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ReCPY: Macaron = DV (Domestic Violence)
March 5, 2012
Not that I've ever beaten anyone up, but I think macaron-making is somewhat similar to...
Japanify: Nagaimo
March 1, 2012
On paper, nagaimo sounds like a miracle food. Nagaimo is a type of yam with hardly...
Skankynavia: Moroccan Munchies
February 29, 2012
Confession: I'm kinda tired of Asian food. Maybe because I eat it every day. So...
Happy Hour: The Boulevardier
February 28, 2012
“Made of Win” Bourbon is one of my favorite spirits to make and drink cocktails....
ReCPY: Rolled Chicken Breast Stuffed with Sticky Rice
February 27, 2012
I've been reading on many Japanese blogs that people are stuffing sticky rice inside a...
Great UM Noodletown: Karasumi Pasta
February 23, 2012
Karasumi (or bottarga) is salted and dried mullet roe. It comes in two sacks and are...
Postcard from Tokyo: Oshibori Udon
February 22, 2012
"Oshibori Udon" is a famous udon from the Shinshu district of Nagano prefecture. It is...
Great UM Noodletown: Moroheiya
February 16, 2012
Feeling out of the loop can make you feel old. I was feeling that way...
ReCPY Valentine Special: イチゴ大福 (Ichigo Daifuku): Strawberry + Anko-Stuffed Mochi
February 14, 2012
Japan is filled with weird desserts. A lot of influence comes from the west, but...
Culinography: Kebab Night
February 13, 2012
Our neighbors recently invited us over for kebab night. In California in February, it's easy...
Lazyass Cookin': Curry Udon
February 10, 2012
As we continue to celebrate the almighty noodle here, I give you one of my...
Homemade Pedialyte
February 9, 2012
My latest hangout spot is in the infants aisle of Target but I have no...