October 20, 2019
My two favorite desserts are pie and anmitsu. The word is a mashup of two...
January 7, 2019
Making candied citrus peels sounds easy enough (it's just sugar and citrus peel afterall), but...
October 23, 2018
Both sencha and hojicha are common teas that you will come across everywhere in Japan....
June 26, 2018
Growing up in Cupertino, mugi-cha (barley tea) is something my mom would always have on...
April 10, 2018
This month at Umami Mart, we are waking up to spring. That means many of...
February 19, 2018
Often times, you will see green and red yuzu koshos side by side at...
February 2, 2018
It's always a relief to get through the holidays. As a retail store owner, it...
November 20, 2017
If you know me, you know I'm all about abbrevs. Life's too short (L.T.S.) -...
September 5, 2017
I've been on a bit of a lentils kick and I'm afraid I will turn...
February 22, 2017
Takikomi Gohan (mixed rice) is a Japanese comfort food that fills the kitchen with an earthy aroma. Made with shiitake mushrooms and hijiki.
January 24, 2017
Try this easy Japanified toast recipe made with just five ingredients, including chikuwa (fish cake tubes), miso-mayo, and ao nori.
December 26, 2016
Celebrate New Year's Day with this savory mochi recipe. It's a gooey, toasty, and umami snack that will bring you good luck!