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Meet Louis Anderman of Miracle Mile Bitters Co.
December 9, 2014
Louis Anderman is a scientist. Born from a true passion for bitters, Miracle Mile Bitters...
Happy Hour: Yuzu Liqueur
November 20, 2014
The Food Republic recently declared yuzu as America's next big THING. Well, duhhhh! Umami Mart...
The Hopkins Buffet: Flor de Izote con Chorizo
November 3, 2014
Flor de Izote, or yucca flowers, are edible and delicious. This recipe combines the blossoms with chorizo to make a new take on breakfast.
Japanify: Grilled Shio-Koji Nagaimo
October 14, 2014
Last February, I went to Jicca in Tokyo and had this seemingly unassuming dish. I've...
A Visit to Heuga Bar in Gifu City
July 21, 2014
Yoko and I first met bartender Tomokazu Kai in 2010, when we helped present an...
Umami Mart Map: The Chronicles of Nagoya
June 23, 2014
Instead of reaching there via a Wardrobe route, Nagoya is about a two-hour bullet train...
Japanify: How to Make Japanese Curry from SCRATCH
June 18, 2014
A step-by-step recipe on how to make Japanese curry WITHOUT using pre-made, boxed roux.
MOTOism: Homemade Mustard
May 14, 2014
Homemade mustard is the best, both for cost and taste. Plus, it is almost impossible to fail. Try this step-by-step customizable recipe for making mustard.
Lazyass Cookin': How to Boil a Dumpling
May 8, 2014
Frozen housemade Chinese dumplings have been my #1 go-to lazyass meal for years now. Here's how I prepare and eat them when I'm feeling lazy and hungry.
Japanify: Cucumber Ume Quick Pickles
May 5, 2014
Make these Japanese pickles in under 20 minutes. Bonus points because you can count the number of ingredients it requires on one hand!
Japanify: Crunchy Daikon Salad
April 14, 2014
A quick and easy recipe for a refreshing carrot and daikon salad with a satisfying crunch and a spicy kick.
The Vin Vivant: Celebrating Pi Day With Bstilla
March 14, 2014
My first encounter with phyllo roll — Wow. Cinnamon-spiced chicken with raisins, chickpeas and almonds...