June 23, 2011
Frying has always been something I was afraid of. I remember my grandma frying whole...
June 21, 2011
Fishcakes, such as the Homo Sausage, chikuwa and kamaboko, are some of my favorite foods....
June 2, 2011
Smelt. Fried, they are a great accompaniment to a pint of beer. Grilled and served...
May 26, 2011
I admire killers. I admire butchers, mongers, soldiers and... Dexter. I admire them for the...
May 3, 2011
I am hosting a rather important dinner party with lots of opinionated eaters this weekend,...
March 3, 2011
Step-by-step instructions on how to make the Japanese shoyu marinade for ikura (salmon roe).
January 6, 2011
When I crave comfort food, this is my go-to dish. It's quick, easy and cheap....
November 4, 2010
Hi everyone, Kayoko here, filling in for Yoko's column today. Yoko has set the bar...
October 28, 2010
Ankimo, or monkfish liver, when steamed, is considered a delicacy in Japan. The creamy texture...
September 23, 2010
One of my favorite spots since moving back to the San Francisco Bay Area is...
September 17, 2010
Cutting a block of raw fish was intimidating for the longest time for me. I...
September 9, 2010
My mom used to pack rice balls for me as an elementary school kid for...