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.
One-Pan Beef, Mushroom, and Cabbage Rice
This one-pan cabbage and rice dish is a simple, comforting meal where everything cooks together to create a savory, flavorful meal with minimal effort.Cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables you can keep in your kitchen, and it shows up constantly across many...
Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) with Sesame Dressing
With how hot and humid Japanese summers are, Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) is the perfect summer dish. It consists of chilled ramen noodles topped with a variety of colorful ingredients. It’s a refreshing option, perfect to help you cool down. I sort of think of it as a...
5 Japanese Picnic Dishes (That Can Be Eaten Cold!)
1. How to Wrap Onigiri Like Japanese Convenience Stores Learn how to wrap onigiri using the same method as Japanese convenience stores to keep the seaweed perfectly crisp until you're ready to eat. 2. Hiyashi Chuka - Cold Noodle Salad A refreshing Japanese cold noodle...
Bibim Guksu (Cold Spicy Korean Mixed Noodles)
This is one of my favorite dishes to eat in the summer when it’s hot out - Bibim Guksu (비빔국수), or Cold Spicy Korean Mixed Noodles. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with bold, spicy flavors that wake up your taste buds.Made with thin wheat noodles (typically...
Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Ball)
Yaki Onigiri, or Japanese grilled rice balls, are a little twist on traditional onigiri (Japanese rice balls). After shaping rice into a triangle or oval, the rice balls are grilled. The outside then becomes golden brown and crisp. They're often brushed with a savory...
Miso Ginger Pork Donburi
I’ve always loved how a few simple Japanese pantry staples can make everyday ingredients into something amazing. This Miso Ginger Pork Donburi does just that!! It's packed with savory, slightly sweet flavors from miso, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and onions. It's quick...
Planting Garlic 101
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. It’s a top choice for many gardeners because it produces well in limited space, stores well through the winter, and offers many complex flavors beyond the storebought...
My Amazon Storefront
I update my Amazon storefront frequently with all of my favorite products from tools, garden beds, seeds, soil products, and more. Check it out! My Amazon Storefront
How to Create Flower Pot Arrangements
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Beautiful DIY flower arrangements are an easy way to elevate a space all summer long. For a long time, I thought professional looking flower pots required some kind of special design skill. However, the reality is that most flower pots...
How to Prune Tomatoes for Maximum Harvest
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Pruning tomato plants correctly can do wonders for your garden. It boosts your harvest, improves airflow around the plant, and helps prevent common diseases like blight and powdery mildew.But before you start snipping away, it’s...
Harvesting Garlic Scapes and Making Pesto
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.This year I tried what I consider to be a true garden delicacy: garlic scapes.Before growing garlic myself, I had never even heard of garlic scapes. They're something you almost never see in grocery stores, and even many...
My Honest Review of the Click and Grow Indoor Garden
From top to bottom (basil, lettuce, peppers). I planted all of them on April 7, and this photo was taken on May 10, just a month later. Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to give up on your gardening dreams. In fact, there are...
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
Foodie Gift Guide 2025
KITCHEN AID STAND MIXERWhether you want to gift this or you've been eyeing it for yourself, they're best purchased now because they're on major sale! CHILI CRISP GIFT BOXFly By Jing has some of my favorite spicy chili crisp. Gift to your Asian food-loving friend!...
Our Kitchen Renovation (Plus My Favorite Kitchen Products)
My new kitchen cabinets are from Excel Cabinets, a Utah-based company for anyone interested. They were amazing to work with - they customized everything to fit our needs and offered thoughtful, practical advice on what would work best in our space. As a food content...
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...