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By Ron Rossi   Welcome home. That is how we arrived at Ikebana-Zen NYC.  My wife and I lived in Tokyo many years ago as I worked there. With our little daughter in hand, we fell in love with the city, the people and the country. It was wonderful. We learned to do everything Japanese. Including the way we learned to eat....

Looking for a few useful grilling tips to elevate your Sunday BBQ? Summertime is probably the best time of the year, despite what winter enthusiasts would have you believe. When the weather is warm and the sun is high in the sky, it is time for the beach and outdoor parties. This is probably the coolest thing about those...

Time is slowly shifting in New York City. We are getting back outside and moving around. True we might need to wear a mask to go from place to place. And when we are inside we might need a mask to move around. But once we are sitting down with friends our life can go back for a little....

Ever wanted to learn how to make cold brew coffee? Imagine you got out of your office tired, bored, and waiting at the bus stop to return home. Suddenly, a close friend of yours comes there. He almost pulled you to his car and took you to his home. You are continually asking for the reason, but he tells...

Eating food has to be one of the major satisfactions in our life. You must have heard this saying from elders that one must eat food at peace and comfort. However, today’s takeaway culture might have forgotten this saying, and our busy life has forced us to grab a munch or two on our way to the office. Different...

Dessert lovers have much to discover and snack on in Guam. From simple confections like buñelos to more classic fare like latiya cakes, Guamanians love their sweet treats. Below we rounded up a few of our favorite Guam sweets that you should definitely try on your next trip to this U.S. island territory in the Pacific.  Latiya This classic Guamanian dessert...

It’s difficult to stay at home during a pandemic. You end up looking at the same four walls over and over again. Your imagination can only create a certain number of meal combinations with the available food, although the internet can assist with new recipes. Of course, you need to eat, which means cooking at home, ordering food, or eating...

Back in the day, food trucks were somewhere you went for a cheap, quick, and usually greasy meal on the go. Now, the food truck trend has erupted worldwide, with foodies flocking to them for high-quality and delicious meals from Mexican tacos to gourmet mac and cheese. There has never been a better time to jump on this trend...

To gain a body like an athlete, you have to train and eat like one. Nutrition is a vital part of keeping the body healthy either as an athlete or non-athlete. Your body is powered by the food you eat, and so is your health. In this article, we share nutrition tips to help you eat like a pro...

Photography is a visual art, and the colors you use are critical for effect. It’s like painting with light - you’re not capturing the stark reality, but you interpret it.  Colors can make or break your photos by adding something interesting to the composition or ruining it by seeming oversaturated and overdone.  We don’t even realize how significantly colors influence...