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!
Hiyashi Tantanmen
Hiyashi tantanmen (冷やし担々麺) can be broken down in Japanese like this:- Hiyashi (冷やし): Chilled or cold- Tantanmen (担々麺): The Japanese version of Chinese dan dan noodles So hiyashi tantanmen essentially means “chilled tantanmen” or “cold dan dan-style noodles.” Yep,...
Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)
Yaki Udon is a comforting Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles tossed in a savory sauce. It's seriously my favorite (probably because udon noodles are my favorite noodle, so maybe I'm biased). Unlike soup-based udon dishes, Yaki Udon is...
4-Layer Curry Donburi
There’s something so comforting about a Japanese curry rice bowl, and this curry donburi is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. I recently saw @scallion__baby on Instagram create something similar to this recipe and I was immediately inspired to make my own version....
Why I’m Raising Quail in My Small Backyard
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As many of you know, I live in a townhome with a small backyard. I've always loved the idea of growing my own food (hence why I love gardening), so my quest to produce even more of my own food in my small space led me to... drumroll...
How to Grow Giant Cabbage: The Secret to 10+ lb. Heads
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.When most people think about starting seeds indoors, they picture tomatoes, peppers, or eggplants. Cabbage usually doesn't make the list. But I'm here to convince you that it absolutely should!!It turns out that starting cabbage seeds...
Why Is My Ripe Tomato White? Did I Harvest an Albino Tomato?
Recently, I harvested two tomatoes from the exact same Granny Cantrell's tomato plant. One was the beautiful pink color you'd expect from this heirloom variety.The other was almost completely ivory white.So… I had to ask the question, did I just harvest an albino...