In Junichiro Tanizaki's celebrated novel, The Makioka Sisters (or Sasameyuki (細雪), loosely translated as 'light snow' or 'a flurry of snow'--titles in translations are always so different but I guess it's as much about nuance as meaning), the four Makioka sisters,...
Step-by-step instructions on how to make the Japanese shoyu marinade for ikura (salmon roe).
When I first moved to Studio City earlier this year, my friend Trevor greeted me with "Welcome to the city of sushi joints and bong shops." And I thought to myself, "Heaven?" I kid, kind of. According to Yelp.com there's about 63 places...
