Naoness celebrates our 2nd Anniversary recording, which started as an idea incepted in 2020 by Naoko. A birthday request reciprocated, launches our first episode in September 2021. This is a love letter to our families as we cherish our 35 years of friendship with love, laughter, and gratitude. In this episode, we discuss a recent book we started together, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier" by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey. Today, we also sprinkle in seasonal dishes inspired by global flavors: enchiladas and Japanese-style pork belly, anyone?
Bean & Bean NYC: Limited Gesha Box - Rachel + Jiyoon Han, the Mother Daughter Q Grader Duo™ (selected for Naoko by Naoko ;)
Driftaway Subscription Customizable Gift - Co-founded by Anu Menon & Suyog Mody (selected for Naoko by Naoko ;)
Additional coffee gift options with BIPOC founders/co-founders:
Coffee Project New York - Co-founded by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh, two AAPI women
Kahawa 1893 (now available @ Trader Joe's)
Mainstream recommended best-lists by Wirecutter & Strategist:
The Best Coffee Subscriptions (Wirecutter) - Atlas Coffee Club (not Atlanta—apologies!), Trade Coffee (learned about Bean & Bean through their site—thank you!)
The Very Best Coffee-Subscription Clubs (Strategist)
CBS Sunday Morning News - Hosted by Jane Pauley
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks
America's Test Kitchen Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (used this recipe for the chicken only for an easier prep; we use mozzarella and cheddar cheese)
Las Palmas Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (available at Target or any supermarket used as the green Chile sauce above)
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice (we like to slight increase the tomato sauce and decrease the chicken broth; regardless, this recipe is a must-try & keeper!)