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February 4, 2013

It is a bit unnerving that the word "oil" is a part of the name...

January 28, 2013

Over the weekend, we celebrated a little Jewish holiday called Tu Bishvat. It’s often called the...

January 22, 2013

Oops, I did it again. Some of you may remember my report from last year...

January 21, 2013

For a year in college I studied art in Italy’s culinary capital, Bologna. I lived...

January 17, 2013

Last week, I shared a bowl of nishin soba with you, and I asked you...

January 14, 2013

There were some brussels sprouts scattered in my CSA box this week and it inspired...

January 10, 2013

A gleaming school of herring greeted me upon my arrival on U.S. shores yesterday. After...

January 10, 2013

Back in December, on the eve of our 10-day break, I threw a fun okonomiyaki bounenkai at...

January 7, 2013

It's so cold in the woods these days -- cozy up with a warm cup...

January 2, 2013

There is nothing like zosui (rice porridge) to soothe a year of overeating + drinking....

January 1, 2013

Happy New Year. 2013 has started with a perfect sunrise in Japan. Hopefully it signifies...

December 31, 2012

In 2013, I am so excited to be devoting myself to the creation of my...