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ReCPY: The Yamahomo Knife from Aritsugu Shop (Kyoto)
January 25, 2011
Since seeing Michael Romano's collections of Japanese knives (many were around $1,000, but some were...
Japanify Ingredients: Homemade Kewpie Mayonnaise
January 20, 2011
Love Japanese mayo? Want to put it on everything? Get the recipe on making your own Kewpie mayonnaise at home.
Happy Hour: The Hot Toddy
January 20, 2011
Last week I wrote about the Hot Buttered Rum, and how it's a winter drink...
ReCPY: Just Another New Year in Rural Japan
January 17, 2011
I am from a town so rural, you wouldn't believe it. Although Japan is portrayed...
Happy Hour: Hot Buttered Rum (Take 2)
January 13, 2011
We're a couple weeks into 2011 and many of you are still hopeful about staying...
Skankynavia: Greenland Galore at DayCatch (CPH)
January 12, 2011
Did you know that Greenland is part of the Royal Danish Kingdom? Well, neither do...
Tap This: 2010 Top Beers (And Then Some)
January 7, 2011
2010 was an excellent year for beer! Here are my top five beer experiences of...
Cheese du Jour: Formaggio, Boston Style
January 7, 2011
What does a cheesemonger do on Christmas vacation? If that holiday involves traveling to Boston,...
Japanify: Japanese Eggplant and Chicken Simmered in Miso
January 6, 2011
When I crave comfort food, this is my go-to dish. It's quick, easy and cheap....
Skankynavia: A Real Man's Wet Lunch
January 5, 2011
We don't have that many traditions left in our royal kingdom of Denmark, and the...
Japanify: Matsutake (Pine Mushrooms)
December 30, 2010
Matsutake are to Japan as truffles are to France. They are hard-to-find, fragrant, expensive and...
Japanify: Foraging for Ginnan (Ginkgo Nuts)
December 9, 2010
You've smelled them in or around your neighborhood. They turn bright yellow in November and...