Kyrie the Foodié + Real Farmer Jeff
Welcome to our kitchen and garden! We’re Kyrie and Jeff—a foodie and a farmer—sharing approachable recipes and fresh-from-the-garden inspiration.
Hi, we’re Kyrie (kee-ree-ay) and Jeff!
こんにちは (konnichiwa)!
Hi, we’re Kyrié (pronounced kee-ree-ay) and Jeff (pronounced Jeff)!
Food is at the heart of everything we do—from cooking at home to planting exciting crops in our small townhouse garden.
Kyrié has a passion for sharing approachable yet delicious recipes, especially highlighting Asian cuisine. Jeff is her biggest taste-tester and the expert gardener in the duo.
Growing up between Japan and the U.S., Kyrié always lived in a cultural melting pot, moving over 10 times by the time she was in high school. Being half-Japanese and half-White, the American in her recognized how intimidating it can be to cook dishes from other countries. That’s why she loves crafting dishes that bridge cultural gaps.
Her mom, a Sendai, Japan native, passed down her love for food and home cooking. Many of her recipes are cherished family traditions.
Jeff (or Real Farmer Jeff as we like to call him) frequently shares gardening tid bits and knowledge on this blog. He has been gardening for a few years now, and every year produces a bountiful harvest.
His gardening portfolio includes tomatoes (both his and Kyrie’s favorite vegetable to plant!), eggplants, okra, watermelon, squash, cabbage, carrots, radishes, herbs, cucumbers, and more! If you follow Kyrié on social media, you will frequently see her cooking with Jeff’s fresh harvest!
We just got married in August 2024 and now live in Utah.
We’re glad you’re here and hope you find some joy and inspiration from our recipes and garden!
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...
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...