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Japanify: Mottainai Obake ("Don't Waste" Ghosts)
March 24, 2011
For a few days after the quake hit in Sendai, public television networks in Japan...
Pushing Boundaries at Kappou Gomi (SF)
March 11, 2011
"Where the hell are we? Did we miss it?" I ask as we drive further...
Japanify: Ikura Shoyu Zuke (Marinated Salmon Roe)
March 3, 2011
Step-by-step instructions on how to make the Japanese shoyu marinade for ikura (salmon roe).
ReCPY: MOcarons
February 28, 2011
My MO-obsession (baking with rice flour) has returned, and this time, it's the MOcaron. Now...
Japanify: Shira-ae (Sesame Tofu Dressing)
February 24, 2011
Kayoko let me borrow Japanese homecooking maven Elizabeth Andoh's new book "Kansha: Celebrating Japanese Vegan...
Mikan Monday
February 21, 2011
The last glimpse of mikan for this season. Photo by Yoko Kumano.
Japanify: Tsukudani (Condiment Crack)
February 17, 2011
Mottainai is said in Japan when something perfectly usable is abandoned or sent to the...
Japanify: Kinpira Gobo (Sautéed Burdock Root)
February 10, 2011
Living in Tokyo meant that I had very little access to cereals, orange juice with...
Packaging Whore: Kawaii Eats
February 9, 2011
The kawaii (= cute) world of Japan is a very positive dimension of happiness, beauty,...
Japanify: Tokutei Meishoshu (Premium Sake)
February 3, 2011
I am excited to continue with Part Two of my sake series this week on...
Packaging Whore: Suppon Soup in a Can
February 2, 2011
My pal Washi just got back from Japan and brought me an entire BAG full...
Japanify: Futsushu vs. Tokutei Meishoshu (Ordinary vs. Premium Sake)
January 27, 2011
I had many opportunities during my first six months living in Japan to get really...