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.
Mongolian Ground Beef
My Mongolian Ground Beef is a quick, flavorful twist on the classic Mongolian beef, trading sliced steak for ground beef for a more approachable (and cheaper!) dish. But it still keeps the same bold, savory-sweet profile that makes the dish so popular. Using ground...
Japanese Mille Feuille Nabe (Thousand-Layer Hot Pot)
It's a common occurrence to come home to my mom making "Nabe," (鍋) the Japanese word for hot pot. Mille-Feuille Nabe (ミルフィーユ鍋 ) is a Japanese hot pot dish that creatively layers ingredients to resemble a "thousand-leaf" (mille-feuille) structure, similar to the French...
Sheet-Pan Chili Crisp Salmon
This Sheet-Pan Chili Crisp Salmon is one of those effortless dishes that feels bold and exciting while still being incredibly easy to pull together. The salmon bakes up tender and flaky, coated in a glossy marinade that balances salty soy sauce, sweet honey, and the...
Classic Japanese Gyudon (牛丼) – Beef and Onion Rice Bowl
Gyudon (牛丼), or "beef bowl," is one of Japan's most popular types of donburi, a category of dishes that serve toppings over rice in a bowl. In gyudon, thinly sliced beef and onions are simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, dashi, and mirin, creating a...
Garlic Miso Chicken
This garlic miso chicken is one of those quietly powerful dishes where a simple marinade does all the heavy lifting. Miso forms the backbone, bringing deep umami and savoriness, while mirin and brown sugar balance it out with gentle sweetness. Soy sauce reinforces the...
Agedashi Tofu
Agedashi Tofu is one of the most underrated Japanese dishes outside of Japan. At its core, it’s simply tofu that’s fried until delicate and crisp on the outside, then served in a savory dashi-based broth. But its simplicity is deceptive. The contrast between the...
How to Make Biochar for Your Garden
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you're looking for a simple, low-cost way to improve your garden’s soil, biochar may be your answer. Biochar is added to soil to improve its physical and biological properties. Unlike compost or fertilizers, it does not feed plants...
Reencle Indoor Composter: The Easiest Way to Turn Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by composting - tracking the right ratios, avoiding meat or dairy, or dealing with outdoor bins - I highly recommend the Reencle Indoor Composter. It is truly incredible how it can turn nearly all food...
Greenhouse Heating Hack: Black 55-Gallon Drum Table
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I recently added a greenhouse to my backyard, and it’s been so fun to have an experiment with. The challenge, however, is that I live in a region with fairly cold winters. Because of this, maintaining a warm environment inside has become...
Homemade Fruit Leather: Methods, Flavors, and Tips
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Homemade fruit leather is surprisingly simple to make. And they're one of my favorite things to snack on! With a basic fruit base, gentle heat, and a little patience, you can turn everyday ingredients into a chewy, naturally sweet...
Microgreens: A Complete Beginner-Friendly Guide
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Microgreens are young vegetable or herb seedlings harvested just after their first true leaves appear, usually around 1 - 3 inches tall. They’re grown densely, harvested quickly, and pack intense flavor and nutrients into small, tender...
5 Benefits of Gardening With a Greenhouse
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.I recently got a greenhouse and I’m so excited about it! It's small, but mighty! In this blog post I will explain five key benefits of having a greenhouse that illustrate why they can be a worthy investment. Let's dive into it! Here is a...
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
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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...