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Upcoming Event: Intro to Making Syrups with Emily Han
July 13, 2016
Learn when, why, and how to use syrups to make sodas, cocktails, and mocktails, and three recipes to make yourself at home using fresh fruit, spices, herbs.
Japanify: How to Make Matcha
April 11, 2016
The first time I learned how to make matcha was from my grandmother, Baba-chan, in...
Umami Tool Watch: Spice Toaster
September 17, 2015
Find out how to use a spice toaster to toast sesame seeds and spices.
Umami Tool Watch: How to Use a Misokoshi
March 12, 2015
The misokoshi is a tool that we have sold since we first opened our shop....
Casa de Kei: How to Clean + Season Cast Iron Like a PRO
September 22, 2014
Pro tips from a chef on how to take care of – and clean –your cast iron pan.