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February 6, 2012
Congrats to UM for being around for five years! I still remember my first post...
ReCPY: Homemade Worcestershire Sauce
January 30, 2012
One of my favorite restaurants is Kajitsu, as I've written a couple of awesome reviews...
Forest Feast: The Skylonda Cocktail
January 30, 2012
This is my new favorite winter cocktail to drink in our neck of the woods,...
Ika no Shiokara (Fermented Squid)
January 26, 2012
By Kenji Miura Shiokara is a fantastic savory condiment to your favorite glass of shochu....
Skankynavia: Vigorious Rice Mix
January 25, 2012
The other day at my local Asian market -- which is usually not very well...
ReCYP: First Class Cabin Meal
January 23, 2012
I had the privilege to fly first class to Japan. Don't ask me why, let's...
Fuguhire Zake (Hot Sake with Blowfish Tail)
January 19, 2012
Back in Cupertino, Kuni (my pops) had a huge bag of fuguhire (dried blowfish tails)...
Culinography: Winter Baking
January 16, 2012
Baking chestnut cake dusted with powdered sugar and pine nuts. This was taken as part...
Shochu Stop: Oyuwari
January 13, 2012
Happy new year! How did you spend your new year's day? The start of my...
Lazyass Cookin': Nabeyaki Udon
January 10, 2012
I've been obsessed with making this dish for a few months now -- it is...
Forest Feast: Guacamole Deviled Eggs + Exhibit in Brooklyn
January 9, 2012
I am really excited to have been chosen to be part of a food photography...
Peko-Peko's Tataki Gobo (Burdock Root with Toasted Sesame)
January 6, 2012
I was fortunate enough to peek into the Peko Peko kitchen this last weekend, while...