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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...
The Forest Feast: Watermelon Salad
August 6, 2012
Nothing says summer like watermelon! Slice watermelon into approx 1 inch rings, then remove the...
Forest Feast: Strawberry Caprese
June 11, 2012
Strawberry Caprese is a seasonal twist on the classic tomato basil appetizer. A perfect mix...
Forest Feast: Orange Avocado Salad
May 28, 2012
This citrus salad is easy and pretty! Peel and slice 1 avocado and 1 orange...
Slightly Peckish: Som Tum Salad (BKK)
March 20, 2012
One of my favourite Thai dishes is som tum, the spicy green papaya salad so...
Forest Feast: Fuyu Persimmon Salad
December 7, 2011
By Erin Gleeson for Forest Feast.
Skankynavia: Edamame Explosion Salad
July 13, 2011
Last week I attended a birthday party at a friend's house. He rarely cooks but...
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: Komezu (Rice Vinegar)
April 8, 2011
I used to be amused by the number of Kewpie mayonnaise tubes my 85 year-old...
Japanify: Kaki and Arugula Salad with Rice Vinegar Dressing
December 2, 2010
One thing California and Japan have in common is the abundance of bright orange Fuyu...
Japanify: Shrimp Avocado Salad with Kewpie-Wasabi Dressing (Octopus FAIL)
July 29, 2010
This was originally supposed to read "Octopus, Shrimp Avocado Salad with Kewpie-Wasabi Dressing," but the...
Japanify Ingredients: Tamari vs. Shoyu
July 22, 2010
Learn how, why, and when to use tamari soy sauce instead of shoyu. Includes a recipe!