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Great UM Noodletown: Ikura Spaghetti
April 17, 2012
Remember when Yoko posted that pornlicious article about how to make ikura-don (salmon roe over...
Forest Feast: Citron Rosemary Fizz
April 16, 2012
Soak citron (I used Buddha's hand, aka "fingered citron") in vodka for 3 days. Strain....
The PDT Project: #3 Cup
April 13, 2012
The #2 drink in the PDT Cocktail Book is the #3 Cup. If you like...
Japanify: Maguro Zukedon
April 12, 2012
My partner Washi recently got a job as a salaryman. This may not seem that...
Forest Feast: Spiced Passover Haroset
April 11, 2012
Spring has sprung in the woods! Passover is this week and to kick it off,...
ReCPY: Lazyass Sakuramochi (And Failures from Cutting Corners)
April 9, 2012
In Japan, everything is made easy for busy housewives who have to raise kids, clean...
The PDT Project: #8
April 6, 2012
  "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao-tzu And...
Skankynavia: Rye Bread Layer Cake (FAIL)
March 28, 2012
So this weekend I was having a few people over for a potluck birthday party...
Forest Feast: Spiced Paprika Pepitas
March 26, 2012
In a plastic bag combine: 1 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) 2 tsp paprika 1/2...
Japanify: Tofu To-Go
March 22, 2012
Protein is a great thing to carry around. It stays together and packs an energy-filled...
ReCPY: Anko (Sweet Bean Paste) + Wagashi Event @ Japan Society (NYC)
March 19, 2012
My most recent obsession is making anko (sweet bean paste) from scratch. As I wrote...
Japanify: Ikuradon (Ode to Hokkaido)
March 8, 2012
There was an egg festival in my bowl of rice the other day. I placed...