Notes, News, and Nerdiness from JKLA World HQ

Fatherly food nerds—they make the world go round. For today's Alt-Weekly, JKLA World HQ is bringing you a list of Father's Day gifts perfect for the fathers and father figures in your life!

If he likes to explore the city: There are still spots available throughout the summer for the Seattle e-bike tour, curated by Kenji! (Please note: While Kenji curates the food options, he does not join the tours.) E-bikes make it easy to navigate Seattle’s hills, and the planned route emphasizes safety and discovery. On this tour, you will enjoy four great food stops and seasonal foraging throughout the city. Use code "kenjifrienji" for 15% off your tour. Learn more and sign up here!

If he wants precision in the kitchen: The KAN x Kenji Shi-toku knife is perfect for slicing, dicing, and mincing. Inspired by a Japanese santoku (meaning "three virtues"), this knife adds a fourth virtue of motion. It lands somewhere between a santoku and a Western chef's knife to achieve that intuitive rhythm when the knife becomes an extension of your hand. Use code "KENJI" for a discount on this gift.

If he likes to try new recipes: As you Frienjis already know, our Cookbook Club is the nerdiest corner of the online food space. Cookbook Club members enjoy all the same benefits as Super Frienjis but with three additional, in-development recipes to try early in their own home kitchens. Test 'em, share your feedback, and shape the direction of Kenji's next cookbook. Cookbook Club members that join at the annual level will get their name printed in the book, too! (And P.S., tickets for the bike tour also include a six-month subscription to the Cookbook Club.)

Quick Dinners For Summer

As the weather changes, so do our dinner habits—heavy, rich dinners are out and light, fresh, and quick ones are in. Here are a few meals to get you started this summer season:

This spicy pineapple and cucumber salad explodes with the flavor of fish sauce, chiles, herbs, and lime. It's everything you want and more.

Speaking of spicy, these chicken quesadillas take it up a notch with jalapeños and pepper Jack cheese. They're simple and snackable, perfect for a light dinner when you just need something to get by.

Bright, fresh, acidic: That's ceviche. It's not as hard to make at home as you might think. Grab some high quality fish and give it a try on a hot summer's day.

Not a fish person? Bright, zingy flavors are still available to you! This arugula salad plays off the tanginess in both labneh and lemon juice for a good time.

Summer pizza nights are non-negotiable. And when you have leftover dough, you should try making a light English muffin breakfast.

For the vegan Frienjis, these crispy tofu spring rolls are for you for an inexpensive, do-it-yourself dinner.

And for the non-vegan Frienjis, this steakhouse-style ribeye with asparagus is very much for you. Red meat might feel a bit heavy as the temperature rises, but the char on the steak makes it feel just right in the end.