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Carrot Shochu Pickles
July 16, 2013
By Steven Sharafian I spend a fair amount of time making tsukemono (pickles). I focus...
Super Faminto VIDEO: Umami Baby Zac + Brazilian Baby Food
July 12, 2013
Zac was born at the end of last year, so for the last eight months...
Kayo's Kitchen: Natt-ongs
July 8, 2013
Don't we all have that certain staple food, drink or condiment in our lives that...
Kayo's Kitchen @Hopkins Buffet: Ume Gin Cocktail
June 14, 2013
Welcome to a special edition of Kayo's Kitchen: Live from Hopkins Buffet! For those who...
Japanify: Gyoza Pt. 1 (Prep + Wrapping)
June 6, 2013
I have memories of gyoza from when I was in kindergarten. My grandma would invite...
MOTOism: My Vegetable Garden
June 4, 2013
As you've seen from my previous posts, my current apartment has a nice-sized balcony, which...
Happy Hour: La Louisiane
May 31, 2013
Once upon a time in the Crescent City, there was a culinary institution and hotel...
The Swedish Chef: Larb Gai
May 29, 2013
By Haan Ridell Hi I'm Haan. I'm Swedish but live in Copenhagen, and I fly...
Japanify 2-in-1: Miso-Shio-Koji Marinated Duck + Duck Fat-Slathered Yaki Onigiri
May 23, 2013
Duck has always been a bird I've been meaning to explore. Its rich, luscious fat...
Fridgin' Out: Furochan Eats (Tokyo)
May 22, 2013
Greetings! My name is furochan, and I'm super stoked to be writing for Umami Mart....
Casa de Kei: Mame Gohan (Beans + Rice)
May 21, 2013
Mame gohan (beans and rice) with English sweet peas, organic radish, negi (green onions) and katsuo...
Kayo's Kitchen: Harusame Salad for Summer Potlucks
May 17, 2013
I have a confession to make: I am not a fan of potlucks. I've always...