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Forest Feast: Zatar Flatbread
September 24, 2012
Zatar (sometimes za’atar) is a Middle Eastern spice made up (usually) of a blend of salt,...
The PDT Project: Bee's Knees
September 21, 2012
About a century ago, to call something "the bee's knees" meant you considered it to...
Japanify: Pork + Myoga Madness
September 20, 2012
Myoga madness continues as I experiment with the harvest from my sister's myoga plant. Last...
Forest Feast: Happy New Year! Rosh Hashana Apple + Honey Galette
September 17, 2012
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana starts today which marks the beginning of the New...
The PDT Project: Beer Cassis
September 14, 2012
A simple blend of Byrrh (a fortified aromatized wine similar to a sweet vermouth with...
Japanify: Hiyayakko with Myoga
September 13, 2012
My sister has a giant myoga plant that is thriving in a shady spot by...
Forest Feast: Scallion Pesto
September 10, 2012
This pesto uses scallions (aka green onions) instead of basil. Cooking them just a bit...
The PDT Project: Beer and a Smoke
September 7, 2012
After a long hard day of work, sometimes all you want is a beer and...
Japanify: Harusame Bento (Bean Thread Noodle Stir Fry)
September 6, 2012
I've been really into harusame (bean thread noodles) ever since my grandma sent me home...
Forest Feast: Heirloom Tomato + Parmesan Quiche
September 4, 2012
The heirlooms that are coming in our CSA box right now are so flavorful! Green,...
The PDT Project: Beachbum
August 31, 2012
Although summer doesn't technically end until the autumn equinox on September 21, New Yorkers generally...
MOTOism: Gari (Pickled Ginger)
August 28, 2012
At Japanese restaurants, sushi is usually served alongside with gari (pickled ginger). Why? It's a...