About me - Kendra Adachi

I am a twenty-something who loves food, pop culture, and all things Tina Fey. I teach cooking classes and love to share my passion for food with others. Come visit me at myfirstkitchen.net.

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Business > Entrepreneurship How to start your own business

The paradox of starting your own business lies in the simultaneous challenge and reward, making it an experience unlike any other. So many businesses fail, and most entreprenueurs exclude themselves from the possibility. The tragic reality is that when businesses fail, the passion often dies with it. By following some sound ...

Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Mexican salad ideas

Salads don't have to be just lettuce and ranch dressing. There's certainly nothing wrong with that option, but there are so many other ways to think about salads. Using fresh ingredients combined in a beautiful way is all it takes. This salad will be a staple at any party you throw or attend; I promise! Summer Mexican Corn S...

Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Homemade ice cream and frozen treats 101

I scream, you scream, right? Ice cream is the ultimate dessert, and I haven't met anyone yet who can turn down a homemade variety. If you've never made it from scratch before, don't be intimidated. There are a few steps, but they're not difficult and well worth the time. First, you need an ice cream base which is basically t...

Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery A look at the best portable grills

What's better than grilling? Grilling in any location! Whether you're looking to grill on a camping trip, on the beach, when you're tailgating, or even at home, here are a few grills that might get your fire going! Best gas grill: Q120 Gas Grill by Weber We all know that the Weber brand is synonymous with great grills, and n...

Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Black bean and corn salsa

Salsa is possibly one of the easiest things to make (and eat!) out there. In a time where we're all trying to eat better, learning a few varieties of salsa is a great way to snack well and give your food that special something. While the stores have some great salsa varieties, it's good to learn a few of your own. Black bean...

Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery What you need to know before buying a barbecue

When you're buying a barbecue grill, there are a few questions you want to ask yourself before tackling the dozens of grills vying for your dollar. 1. Why do I want a grill? It seems like an obvious question, but your answer will help you decide what kind of grill you want. Do you want to be able to entertain? You'll want a ...

Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Simple ways to add exercise to your day

Exercise is a loaded word. I always avoided it because I thought it meant I had to get up at five every morning to hit the gym, stop watching TV in lieu of joining a tennis team, and never have a lazy Saturday again. But there are ways to ease into exercise that will motivate you to make more active decisions as the days go ...

Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Cake decorating as an art form

Cakes are the Thanksgiving dinner of the dessert world. You put so much time into the baking and the building and the icing and the decorating... all to see it stolen slice by slice in a matter of seconds. Despite this reality, cakes are probably the most visually popular dessert. Bakeries have display cases for them, all ca...

Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery The best gas grills for under $500

When choosing a grill, most people go for gas. Gas grills are easy to use, easy to fuel, and easy to get great results without having a lot of cooking experience. It can be tempting to buy the most tricked out grill assuming that it will give you better results, but you can achieve juicy and consistent results on a grill for...

Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Tips for eating healthy Mexican food

If Jennifer Aniston has taught us anything, it's that a person can eat Mexican food and still have her thighs not rub together when she walks. It's a tough line to toe since most Mexican food involves copious amounts of cheese and varying elements of fried flour and lard. Not so great on anyone's thighs. But there are some e...


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