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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...
The Forest Feast: Pear Pancakes
April 22, 2013
Even though it's starting to become spring, it's still cold in some parts!  We were...
Kuishinbo: Oba-chan's Shochu Kumquats
March 12, 2013
When we were little we used to watch my oba-chan (grandmother) make this seasonal treat...
Postcard from Nahoko: Let's Eat a Cold Mango (Ko Samui)
August 30, 2012
*Nahoko Morimoto is a Tokyo-based photographer. Her work has been featured in Brutus and Vogue Japan.
The Street: Maracuja (Passion Fruit)
August 9, 2012
Spending two weeks in Brazil the middle of the Umami Mart build-out was a bit...
The Forest Feast: Watermelon Salad
August 6, 2012
Nothing says summer like watermelon! Slice watermelon into approx 1 inch rings, then remove the...
MOTOism: NYC Umeboshi Project: Year Two
July 24, 2012
As some of you may remember, I made umeboshi (pickled plum) last year, while Kayoko...
Forest Feast: Broiled Stone Fruit
July 23, 2012
I was so happy to get nectarines, plums and apricots in the CSA box this...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Jackfruit
July 18, 2012
Jackfruit floating in a pond in at Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro.
Super Faminto: Juicy Booty at Bibi Suco (RIO)
June 14, 2012
CH and I have relocated to Rio for work (and personal pursuits) and finally, we...
Forest Feast: Strawberry Caprese
June 11, 2012
Strawberry Caprese is a seasonal twist on the classic tomato basil appetizer. A perfect mix...
Forest Feast: Orange Avocado Salad
May 28, 2012
This citrus salad is easy and pretty! Peel and slice 1 avocado and 1 orange...