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Japanify: Maguro Zukedon
April 12, 2012
My partner Washi recently got a job as a salaryman. This may not seem that...
ReCPY: Lazyass Sakuramochi (And Failures from Cutting Corners)
April 9, 2012
In Japan, everything is made easy for busy housewives who have to raise kids, clean...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Ikko-an (Koshikawa)
March 29, 2012
After reading Moto's post about making anko (sweet bean paste), I began to reminisce about...
Japanify: Tofu To-Go
March 22, 2012
Protein is a great thing to carry around. It stays together and packs an energy-filled...
ReCPY: Anko (Sweet Bean Paste) + Wagashi Event @ Japan Society (NYC)
March 19, 2012
My most recent obsession is making anko (sweet bean paste) from scratch. As I wrote...
Japanify: Ikuradon (Ode to Hokkaido)
March 8, 2012
There was an egg festival in my bowl of rice the other day. I placed...
Japanify: Nagaimo
March 1, 2012
On paper, nagaimo sounds like a miracle food. Nagaimo is a type of yam with hardly...
Great UM Noodletown: Karasumi Pasta
February 23, 2012
Karasumi (or bottarga) is salted and dried mullet roe. It comes in two sacks and are...
ReCPY Valentine Special: イチゴ大福 (Ichigo Daifuku): Strawberry + Anko-Stuffed Mochi
February 14, 2012
Japan is filled with weird desserts. A lot of influence comes from the west, but...
Lazyass Cookin': Curry Udon
February 10, 2012
As we continue to celebrate the almighty noodle here, I give you one of my...
February 6, 2012
Congrats to UM for being around for five years! I still remember my first post...
Ika no Shiokara (Fermented Squid)
January 26, 2012
By Kenji Miura Shiokara is a fantastic savory condiment to your favorite glass of shochu....