Kyotofu: Green Tea Crème Brûlée

Last week, my friend and I met up at Kyotofu for brunch. From the name, you might have guessed that this Japanese dessert bar incorporates tofu as a featured ingredient on its menu. I ordered the Green Tea Crème Brûlée which was nothing like the desserts you'd expect to find at your local vegan restaurant. Expecting a dense bite of health-nutty richness, I was pleasantly surprised and welcomed by a pure creamy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The elegant plating reminded me of the minimalist artwork you'd expect to find at the MoMa and each element undeniably complimented one another--from the juxtaposition of the glassy caramel surface encapsulating the ethereal texture of the custard to the singular pickled garnish. To your right, the brittle tortilla-chip-like crisp speckled with vanilla bean and orange peel (I suppose) delicately cradled the lone scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Though each element of the dessert appeared simple on its own, their culmination evoked a delicate symphony of complex flavor.

Okay, I'll stop pretending to be a pretentious food critic now.

Sincerely,

Jenny

Recipe: (Vegan) Banana Blueberry Oatmeal

Today, I want to share with you my go-to breakfast: Banana Blueberry Oatmeal. It's super easy to make and totally satiates me up until noon. Basically, I throw in 1/3 cup of oats, along with some almond milk (use any milk of your choice) into a small pot and cook on high until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken, and most of the liquid has evaporated... Then, stir in a 1/3 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen; doesn't matter), and pour the purple, bubbling concoction into your breakfast bowl. Finally, slice up a banana, and add a handful of toasted almonds and a sprinkle on cinnamon. Super easy and pretty darn nutritious. Let me know if you decide to try it! 

Also, if you'd like to see a quick video of this recipe, feel free to check out the one I made from my youtube channel. 

Sincerely, 

Jenny

P.S. What are your favorite oatmeal toppings? Mine are definitely blueberries and bananas, but sometimes I like adding in some nut butter and maybe even a dash of cocoa powder :) 

mdfrmscrtch

Dear mysterious stranger, 

Welcome to my cooking/food-related blog, mdfrmscrtch. I've created this blog as a way for me to learn more about the slow food movement. Around a year ago, I stumbled upon the term "slow food" at the Brooklyn Food Conference. I was immediately intrigued, but never had the opportunity (or time) to really look into the subject. Since I'm taking a semester off from college, I've decided to start this blog to better inform myself--and hopefully you as well, on the rising obesity epidemic in America. I'll also be showing you how to cook healthy, quick, and super tasty meals which will definitely be able to satisfy your malnourished appetite. Since I also love to draw, expect more mouth watering photos and illustrations in the coming weeks!

I'm looking forward to sharing these new discoveries with you. 

Sincerely, 

Jenny 

P.S. If you're interested in fashion, feel free to check out my thrifting blog goodwillgrrl :)