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Japanify: Kaki and Arugula Salad with Rice Vinegar Dressing
December 2, 2010
One thing California and Japan have in common is the abundance of bright orange Fuyu...
Japanify: Mentaiko Mayo Pasta with Shimeji Mushrooms
November 4, 2010
Hi everyone, Kayoko here, filling in for Yoko's column today. Yoko has set the bar...
Best of UM: Japanify: Onigiri (Rice Balls)
October 15, 2010
By Yoko Kumano Originally posted on September 9, 2010 My mom used to pack rice...
Japanify: How to Wash Rice
September 2, 2010
A step-by-step guide and video to how to wash rice properly in the Japanese style.
Japanify Ingredients: Know Your Seaweed
August 19, 2010
Learn the difference between Japanese seaweed – nori, iwanori, wakame, and kombu.
Japanify: Simmered Mackerel in Miso
August 12, 2010
For those who are curious to eat more responsibly in the seafood arena, mackerel is...
Japanify: How to Clean a Sardine
August 5, 2010
I love sardines - canned or fresh. My addiction started as a child when my...
Japanify: Shrimp Avocado Salad with Kewpie-Wasabi Dressing (Octopus FAIL)
July 29, 2010
This was originally supposed to read "Octopus, Shrimp Avocado Salad with Kewpie-Wasabi Dressing," but the...
Japanify Ingredients: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Dashi
May 6, 2010
Step-by-step recipe and instructions on how to make your own dashi at home.
Best of UM: Yamahomo vs. Ladurée (Trial 4, 5 & 6)
March 20, 2010
By Yamahomo Originally posted on April 21, 2008 PREFACE Macaron Battles Part 1 & 2...
Yamahomo vs. Laduree - The Battle Continues
March 20, 2010
I learned my lesson. Mix the batter well till it falls off the spatula, and...
Yamahomo vs. Laduree - Macaron Battle Parts 1 and 2
March 20, 2010
I don't know why I do this. The harder the recipe is, the more excited...