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Japanify: Tuna Toast
March 30, 2015
A simple recipe for tuna toast, using Japanese milk toast, canned tuna, mayonnaise, and cheese.
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.
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.
The Vin Vivant: Spin the Bottle
April 26, 2014
My #1 tip for how to learn more about wine: spin the bottle around and...
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...
Japanify: Salmon Avocado Donburi
February 7, 2014
Make an easy and satisfyingly delicious rice bowl featuring fresh salmon sashimi and avocado.
The Vin Vivant: Tripel Happiness with Loh Bak Goh
January 27, 2014
All day to do as I pleased, all night to gorge on cheese: this was...
Japanify: Take-It-Easy Takikomi
January 17, 2014
If there's one thing 6 days in paradise (Kauai) reminded me about life, it's that...
The Vin Vivant: Fat Belly, Tiny Bubbles
December 31, 2013
When Old Man Winter's icy digit stops mercury from rising, I am reminded of a...
Casa de Kei: Kampachi Kama Soup
December 27, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 kampachi kama (or any other desired fish collar like yellowtail, red snapper, or...
Casa de Kei: Kimchi Omurice
December 2, 2013
INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 small chicken breast, cut into small cubes 10 green beans, diced small...
Kitchen Follies: Shio-Koji Roasted Chicken
October 28, 2013
In life, I'm all about making mistakes. The important thing is to just try everything!...