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Eat Healthier, Better Looking Food with The Forest Feast Gatherings
January 19, 2017
The Forest Feast Gatherings is an inspiring and gorgeous vegetarian cookbook by Erin Gleeson focused on hosting meals for friends and family.
Conbini Creations: Yuzu Curd
January 18, 2017
The easiest yuzu curd recipe you'll find! Uses whole eggs and no straining is necessary. This yuzu curd has the smoothest texture and best yuzu flavor.
Happy Hour: The Drake
December 28, 2016
A simple stirred cocktail, made with Cognac, Cardamaro, and Sour Cherry Bitters. Add sparkling wine to make it extra festive.
Now You Can Japanify All Day!
November 25, 2016
The first Umami Mart publication features 20 of our favorite simple Japanese recipes culled from the popular Japanify column by Yoko Kumano.
8 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Landsea Gomasio
October 31, 2016
Try this Pacific Northwest version of gomashio on rice, eggs, ramen, udon, soba, popcorn, salads, soups, onigiri, and more!
Japanify: Kasuzuke Salmon
October 24, 2016
Step-by-step directions to make Kasuzuke Salmon, a Japanese dish of salmon tails marinated in sake kasu, miso, mirin, and shio koji.
Happy Hour: Aunt Judy's Passion Fruit Cocktail
October 19, 2016
Step-by-step instructions on how to make a cocktail using with fresh passion fruit, barley shochu, ume bitters, and honey.
Japanify: Soboro Donburi (Crumbly Chicken Bowl)
September 26, 2016
During my last visit to Tokyo, my grandma sent me home with some store bought,...
Conbini Creations: Sweet and Spicy Miso-Tobanjan Chicken Wings
September 19, 2016
This recipe is a Japanese take on hot wings. The wings are baked, not fried, and covered in a sweet, spicy sauce made with miso and hot chili paste.
Japanify: Summer Slurp Series: Avocado Walnut Soba Salad
August 29, 2016
An easy and fresh salad using soba noodles, avocado, walnuts, and a few other ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store.
Conbini Creations: Quick-Marinade Bulgogi
July 26, 2016
A step-by-step recipe for making quick-marinade Korean BBQ at home. Marinate in minutes and cook in a grill pan or indoor grill for super flavorful bulgogi.
Japanify: Shochu Root Beer Float
July 18, 2016
A step-by-step recipe on making a root beer float with Kannoko Mugi Shochu, a barrel aged barley shochu that's akin to whisky.