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Plus the meal-prep containers featured in all of her videos.
WhenEatingWellwas given the opportunity to interview Mariko herself, it was an immediate yes.
Photo:Green Chef
Learn all about Marikos morning routine, her top three pantry staples and more below.
EatingWell:What inspired you to start posting and to keep creating content?
Mariko:I’ve always loved watching other creators.
Green Chef
That’s always been kind of my guiding principle in terms of my own content.
EatingWell:Could you walk us through your morning routine?
Then we go on a walk, and then I take a shower and get on with my day.
EatingWell:Current favorite breakfast?
Mariko:I have had this craving for yogurt bowls.
I have Greek yogurt with blueberries, raspberries, granola, chocolate chips and honey.
I’ve had it every day for two months, it’s really good.
EatingWell:Three pantry staples you always have on hand?
Mariko:I always have rice, peanut butter and soy sauce in my pantry.
EatingWell:What are your favorite meal-prep tools or containers that you love?
My favorites are Weck Jars, and I also love glass-lock Tupperware and my trusty OXO Salad Spinner.
EatingWell:The appliance in your kitchen that you cant live without?
Mariko:My toaster oven is something that I use a lot more than people would think.
Sometimes I make pizza in there.
I love my toaster oven.
EatingWell:Do you have a favorite rice cooker?
Mariko:I like my Zojirushi; it’s a Japanese brand.
But I think it’s also really easy to make rice on the stove.
you’re free to easily do it on a stove with a pot.
My favorite out of the eight is the Sockeye Salmon with Sweet Heat Pan Sauce.
It’s this delicious savory and sweet sauce, and I love salmon as you probably know.
The recipes are all really high-quality, delicious, flavorful and really easy and convenient to make.
EatingWell:What does eating well mean to you?
Mariko:Eating well means seasonal ingredients, simple meals and healthy food.
