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The Umami Reader: This Bong Menorah Guarantees 8 Nights of Hanukkah Munchies
November 25, 2016
The bong Menorah, a guide to Korean noodles, Hong Kong Shop cats, and foods to buy if you want to make white supremacist Trump supporters angry.
Conbini Creations: The Ultimate Umami Grilled Cheese
April 5, 2016
Satisfy your craving for savory with this ultimate umami grilled cheese. Ingredients include Kewpie Mayo, Umami Salt, 4 kinds of cheese, and mushrooms!
Packaging Whore: Kewpie Egg Royal Mayonnaise
July 16, 2015
To commemorate its 90th year, Kewpie released a limited edition mayo, named Tamago wo ajiwau mayonnaise, in a super cool jar.
Japanify: Nuked Potato
June 16, 2011
Microwave cooking is big in Japan. Just like buying panties from vending machines. People do...
Japanify: Yoko's Japanese Potato Salad*
April 21, 2011
It's no secret to anyone who knows me that I don't like eggs. But it's...
Japanify Ingredients: Homemade Kewpie Mayonnaise
January 20, 2011
Love Japanese mayo? Want to put it on everything? Get the recipe on making your own Kewpie mayonnaise at home.