Kyrié the Foodié + Real Farmer Jeff
Welcome to our kitchen and garden! We’re Kyrié and Jeff—a foodie and a farmer—sharing approachable recipes and fresh-from-the-garden inspiration.
Kyrié the Foodié + Real Farmer Jeff
Welcome to our kitchen and garden! We’re Kyrié and Jeff—a foodie and a farmer—sharing approachable recipes and fresh-from-the-garden inspiration.
Hi, we’re Kyrié (kee-ree-ay) + Jeff!
We’re a recipe-loving foodie and a backyard farmer sharing fresh, approachable meals inspired by our tiny Utah garden and multicultural roots.
Kyrié is a home cook blending Japanese and American flavors to create dishes that are comforting, flavorful, and approachable. Her mom, who’s from Sendai, Japan, taught her the joy of cooking from the heart, and it’s a tradition she loves passing on.
Jeff, aka Real Farmer Jeff, is the garden genius behind our produce. His passion—especially for tomatoes—has turned our little plot into a surprisingly productive space filled with herbs, eggplants, squash, and more. You’ll often find Kyrié cooking with whatever he just picked.
We got married in August 2024, and now we spend most days cooking, gardening, and sharing it all with you. We’re so glad you’re here.
Spicy Gochujang Eggs
If you’re craving something quick, bold, and full of umami, these Spicy Gochujang Eggs are one of my favorite ways to eat protein. They come together with just a handful of pantry staples. These eggs pack that signature Korean heat and savoriness that makes every bite...
Tofu Egg Bowl with Soy Chicken
There’s something so comforting about simple, homestyle Japanese-inspired dishes, and this Tofu Tamago with Soy Chicken is one of my favorites.It’s soft, savory, and layered with flavor: silken tofu simmered gently in beaten eggs, then topped with ground chicken...
Kabocha Korokke (Japanese Pumpkin Croquette)
Kabocha Korokke (Japanese Pumpkin Croquette) is a cozy, nostalgic dish that captures the heart of Japanese comfort food. Traditionally, korokke is made with mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed onions, coated in panko breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until golden and crispy....
Halloween Spicy Tuna Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
These Spicy Tuna Onigiri are my Halloween-inspired twist on a classic Japanese comfort food. But obviously they taste delicious any time of year! Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are simple yet deeply nostalgic. You’ll find them everywhere in Japan, from convenience...
Mapo Tofu Udon
Mapo Tofu Udon is the ultimate comfort food mash-up that brings together the bold heat of Sichuan cuisine and the cozy, slurpable warmth of Japanese udon.Mapo tofu and udon are two of my absolute favorite comfort foods. Each so different yet equally satisfying. I...
Japanese Soup Curry (スープカレー)
Japanese Soup Curry is a beloved regional dish that originated in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. Unlike the thick, stew-like Japanese curry most people are familiar with, soup curry has a lighter, brothier consistency - somewhere between a curry and a...
What You Need to Know About Growing Winter Squash
Winter squash is one of my favorite crops to grow for a few reasons. On top of having great nutritional value and taste, they can also produce substantial yields. Perhaps above all else, winter squash have impressive shelf life that makes it easy to eat home-grown...
Planting Garlic 101
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. Specifically, it’s a top choice for many gardeners because it even produces well in limited space, stores well through the winter, and offers many complex flavors beyond the...
Best Foods to Freeze Dry and Tips for Success
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Freeze drying is an amazing preservation method because it keeps food’s original taste, texture, and nutrients intact while extending its shelf life without refrigeration or additives. It also opens up a world of possibilities for home...
Why Freeze-Drying is the Gold Standard in Food Preservation
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Freeze drying is one of the most advanced and effective ways to preserve food. While the technology has existed for decades in labs and commercial food processing, only recently has it become available for home use.Companies like Harvest...
My Top 6 Tomato Varieties of 2025
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you've been around a while, you know that tomatoes are my favorite crop to grow. In fact, each year I go a little overboard and grow about 30 tomato plants. This is so that I can grow not only my favorite varieties, but also...
How to Make “Apple Pie” with Green Tomatoes
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.When the season starts winding down and you’re left with firm green tomatoes on the vine, don’t throw them out! Green tomatoes are a surprisingly great substitute for apples in apple pie. In this blog post, I will explain everything you...
Travel Guides for Foodies
Japan: Travel Guide from a Half-Japanese Native
Japan holds a special place in my heart. Not just as a favorite travel destination, but as a part of my identity.I’m half Japanese and spent several years of my life living there. And even when I didn't live there, Japan was a huge part of my family and home. Whether...
Flavors of Singapore: Tourist Guide for Foodies
Come with me as I share about the fun foodié journey Jeff and I shared on our honeymoon in Singapore! We eloped in August of 2024 and left to Thailand and Singapore just a couple months later in October. Not going to lie, ever since watching Crazy Rich Asians, going...
Flavors of Thailand: Tourist Guide for Foodies
Join me as I dive into the culinary journey Jeff and I experienced on our honeymoon in Thailand! We eloped in August of 2024 and left to Thailand just a couple months later in October. Thailand has always been on our bucket list.Despite all the traveling Jeff has done...
What’s New With Kyrié + Jeff
Our Townhome Kitchen Renovation Plus My Top 6 Kitchen Products
As a food content creator, you can only imagine how much time I spend in my kitchen (hint: basically all day). When Jeff and I got married in October of 2024, our townhome kitchen was about 20 years old and built with pretty cheap materials—it was time for an upgrade,...
2024 Holiday Gift Guides
Finding the perfect gift can feel like a daunting task, especially when you want to choose something meaningful that truly resonates with your loved one.With so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or second-guess if the gift will reflect how much you...
Holiday Gift Guide 2024: For Coworkers & Boss
Holiday Gift Guides 2024 Find my other gift guides below: For Her For Him For the Foodie For Parents and In-Laws For the Wellness Guru For Kids For the Green Thumb For the Adventurer For College Students About Kyrié Hi there!I'm Kyrié (pronounced kee-ree-ay) the...