WELCOME
Hello, I’m Naoki, a writer with a taste for good food and a passion for sustainable food systems. In short, I like to eat right, and write about all the things that make food good — and I’m constantly exploring the myriad ways in which we grow, source, purvey, prepare, and consume the things that nurture us.
Bon appétit and bonne lecture (happy reading)!
The Faces of Food Insecurity: A Commentary on Two Articles by Eli Saslow
My commentary on two articles by Washington Post journalist, Eli Saslow, on the faces of food insecurity in America.
Sarah Lohman: Rich with Flavor
Food historian and writer, Sarah Lohman makes the case for eight flavors that have undeniably made their way into American pantries and culture. While their origins are foreign, they’ve all evolved a distinctly American identity, just like Americans themselves.
Child’s Delight: Julia’s French Love Affair
I was lucky enough to come across a copy of Julia Child’s memoir in a “free library box” that a neighbor had set up, right as shelter-in-place orders started. It made for a great read during the quarantine!