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!
Baked Crispy Enoki Mushroom “Chicken” Strips
These crispy enoki “chicken” strips are my answer to one of my most requested questions: can you make the viral deep-fried enoki mushrooms a little lighter? Thus, I created a version that still delivers that same crunch with a slightly healthier approach. Baking...
Kitsune Udon
Kitsune Udon is a classic Japanese comfort food that’s as satisfying as it is simple. I used to make this all the time growing up if my mom ever told me on the weekends that I was on my own for lunch. I'd make this because it's easy, but satisfying!At its core,...
Japanese Sweet Potato (Yakiimo) Crackers
These Japanese Sweet Potato Crackers are the perfect balance of cozy and crave-worthy - slightly sweet, buttery, and irresistibly crisp. Japanese sweet potatoes bring a naturally rich, nutty sweetness and creamy texture that makes these crackers feel a little more...
My 7 Tips for a Small-Space Garden
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.As many of you know, my garden is only about ~15 x 15 ft. However, I do my best to maximize yields as much as possible because it’s fun to grow TONS of food! One of my most frequently asked questions from friends (as well as you guys...
Six Ways to Protect Your Garden from the Frost
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.Protecting my garden from freezing temperatures is a constant battle during the spring. I live in a part of Utah (Zone 7A) that is a sub desert, and so even though the days often get warm, the nighttime temperatures can drop by over 20...
Increasing Tomato Yield: How To Pollinate Your Tomatoes by Hand
Hey all! Real Farmer Jeff here.If you’ve ever struggled to get a good tomato harvest (especially during hot, dry summers) hand-pollination might be the secret weapon you’ve been missing. Even though hand-pollination goes above and beyond what the average gardener...