Archive - Notes from Emiko’s Kitchen

All my Japan travel tips

Sending luggage, onsen stays and the joys of konbini

Dec 23, 2024 •

Is overtourism killing Florence's dining scene?

And what we can do about it

Aug 5, 2024 •

Everything you didn't know about capers

Like they're flower buds and you can make cheese with the leaves!

Sep 5, 2022 •

My address book of Italy stays

Florence, Rome, Venice, Sicily and alllll my Tuscany recs

May 22, 2023 •

Antifascist Pasta, a Recipe and a Story of Resistance

Part 2: The wartime pasta dish that celebrates freedom

Jul 24, 2023 •

Things I learned from the great Roman cook, Carla Tomasi

“If you are tired of tiramisu, you are tired of life.”

Aug 26, 2024 •

Tucci in Italy and the one meal you should have in Florence

(as an omnivore)

May 19 •

Where to eat and stay in Florence 2023

A list of my favourites, from classic trattorie to gelato to non Italian eats

Oct 30, 2023 •

The focaccia recipe I've been making for a decade

Actually it's a schiacciata, and here are all the variations I love

Jun 9 •

All bodies are worthy

and how I'm supporting my children through a love food and cooking

Mar 13, 2023 •

Favourite Tokyo addresses

Food, ceramics, markets and more

Oct 17, 2022 •

Nasu Dengagku (miso eggplant), the Japanese dish I made to win over my husband

Plus in person and online events and giveaways!

Nov 26, 2023 •

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