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Japanify: Takikomi Gohan
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.
Cooking with Sushi Kuni: Dobinmushi
November 14, 2016
A traditional fall recipe in Japan, dobinmushi is a broth made from matsutake mushrooms, dashi, and other ingredients in a small teapot.
The Umami Reader: A BART Station That Smells Like Chocolate Chip Cookies
September 2, 2016
Why the Millbrae BART Station smells like chocolate, a tour of places featured in The Night Of, and other interesting tidbits found on the Internet.
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
The Swedish Chef: Champignons Bourguignons
November 25, 2013
Soyez le bienvenu au cours de cuisine Française contemporaine. Aujourd'hui nous allons faire un ragoût aux...
MOTO x Japanify Mashup: Kombu-Cured Enoki Mushrooms
September 20, 2013
Last month, MOTO made a surprise appearance for our one-year anniversary party. With not one...
Japanify: Chopped Shiitake + Clam Pasta
August 8, 2013
I am really into pulverizing food lately. In addition to my daily dose of fruit...
MOTOism: Homemade Dried Shiitake
March 5, 2013
Dried mushrooms are fashionable. They are packed with umami, and don't contain any artificial crap....
Japanify: Matsutake Soup
December 20, 2012
Taking half an hour out of my schedule to slow down and warm up has...
The Forest Feast: Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
October 22, 2012
Forager, alert! Mushrooms are everywhere right now. I was in Santa Cruz recently and met...
Japanify: Matsutake Farro
October 11, 2012
The other day, Washi and I went to Uniqlo thinking we could just casually stroll...
Japanify: Warm Shiitake and Corn Salad
August 23, 2012
After a whole summer of non-stop sunshine, fruit smoothies and ice-cold Franzia boxed wine (that...