We’re back! Apologies for being away for so long- we were occupied with studying and an apartment move. We’re very excited to get back into Kiku Corner and we’re starting with the holiday season. There are only a few more days until the big gift exchange. Are you ready? If not, we’ve rounded up a few […]
Author: Tomiko
Arepas: Colombian Corn and Cheese Patties
Donatello makes delicious arepas. Arepas are different depending on where they are from and since Donatello is from Colombia, he obviously makes Colombian ones. They are are cornmeal patties stuffed with cheese and then fried. The trick with these puppies is to use South American cornmeal, which has been precooked and is finer than other types of […]
Last Minute DIY Halloween Costume: Raccoon
This cute little raccoon Halloween costume consists of of a mask and a plush tail. It could outfit both adults and children, or a whole raccoon family if desired. Luckily, it’s super quick and can be made in less than an hour if you’re short on time. Wear it with black and grey clothing, especially […]
Canadian Design: KOLLONTAÏ Clothing
Kollontaï is a clothing line I stumbled upon while visiting Old Montreal earlier this summer. I was happy to discover that Kollontaï is a Canadian fashion line that is completely produced in Montreal. As you may have noticed, Meinihilde and I seem to love all of the clothes that come out of Quebec, like we gushed about here and here.
Ratatouille with Roasted Potatoes
I have to admit that Donatello and I watched the movie Ratatouille before I made this. Right afterwards, I looked in my refrigerator and found all the beautiful fresh veggies from Meinhilde’s weekly market that were perfect for this dish. I decided on a more rustic presentation than in the movie and added a couple of additions. […]