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To Live and Eat in LA
September 28, 2011
"To live and eat in LA, it's the place to be; You've got to be...
Japanify: Hikarimono (Blue-Backed Fish)
September 8, 2011
Iwashi (Sardine) from Mie Prefecture Saba (or mackerel) is often priced really cheap in the...
Japanify: Sashimi in Sesame Sauce + Ochazuke (Tea-Soaked Rice)
July 28, 2011
I visited my mom recently and she served me one of the best breakfasts I...
Japanify: Twice-Cooked Saba (Mackerel)
June 23, 2011
Frying has always been something I was afraid of. I remember my grandma frying whole...
ReCPY: Fishcake Frenzy (Kamaboko + Chikuwa)
June 21, 2011
Fishcakes, such as the Homo Sausage, chikuwa and kamaboko, are some of my favorite foods....
Japanify: Wakasagi Smelt in Nanban Sauce
June 2, 2011
Smelt. Fried, they are a great accompaniment to a pint of beer. Grilled and served...
Japanify: Ankimo (Monkfish Liver)
October 28, 2010
Ankimo, or monkfish liver, when steamed, is considered a delicacy in Japan. The creamy texture...
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: The Japanese Canned Fish-Off
July 15, 2010
When the heat rolls in, laziness comes in the form of "I don't want to...