April 12, 2012
My partner Washi recently got a job as a salaryman. This may not seem that...
April 9, 2012
In Japan, everything is made easy for busy housewives who have to raise kids, clean...
March 29, 2012
After reading Moto's post about making anko (sweet bean paste), I began to reminisce about...
March 22, 2012
Protein is a great thing to carry around. It stays together and packs an energy-filled...
March 19, 2012
My most recent obsession is making anko (sweet bean paste) from scratch. As I wrote...
March 8, 2012
There was an egg festival in my bowl of rice the other day. I placed...
March 1, 2012
On paper, nagaimo sounds like a miracle food. Nagaimo is a type of yam with hardly...
February 23, 2012
Karasumi (or bottarga) is salted and dried mullet roe. It comes in two sacks and are...
February 14, 2012
Japan is filled with weird desserts. A lot of influence comes from the west, but...
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...
January 26, 2012
By Kenji Miura Shiokara is a fantastic savory condiment to your favorite glass of shochu....