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ReCPY: Natto MOffin. I Repeat, NATTO MOffin!
February 10, 2021
This is a whole new level of ReCPY, everyone. I've created many baked goods in...
Where to Get Japanese Breakfast: Cassava
October 25, 2016
Cassava is the only traditional Japanese breakfast offered in the Bay Area. It comes with rice, miso soup with onsen egg, and a wakame salad.
MOTOism: Natto Brie Dip
May 11, 2015
I've made quite a few dishes using natto (fermented soy beans) in the past years --...
Kayo's Kitchen: Final Days of Janky Eating
August 26, 2013
I'm in a flurry of packing at the moment. Actually, Yoko and MOTO had to...
Kayo's Kitchen: Natt-ongs
July 8, 2013
Don't we all have that certain staple food, drink or condiment in our lives that...
February 6, 2012
Congrats to UM for being around for five years! I still remember my first post...
Lazyass Cookin': Natto Omelette
December 8, 2011
I have missed writing this column, so I'm bringing it back! I can not pretend...
Ode to Japanify: Natto-A-Day
April 14, 2011
I'm going through Yoko withdrawl. We were literally joined at the hip for the last...
Japanify: Lazyass Wafu Salad with Wasabi-Yuzu Dressing
May 20, 2010
The idea of a salad at many Japanese restaurants in America is some iceberg lettuce,...
Japanify: Making Natto in North America
February 18, 2010
A step-by-step recipe guide to ferment your own soybeans and make natto at home.