October 14, 2014
Last February, I went to Jicca in Tokyo and had this seemingly unassuming dish. I've...
April 14, 2014
A quick and easy recipe for a refreshing carrot and daikon salad with a satisfying crunch and a spicy kick.
February 24, 2014
Whenever I visit Tokyo, I look forward to meeting newborns... especially when I've followed the...
November 1, 2013
The markets are exploding with pumpkins and other squash -- which means, autumn is here!...
July 16, 2013
By Steven Sharafian I spend a fair amount of time making tsukemono (pickles). I focus...
June 4, 2013
As you've seen from my previous posts, my current apartment has a nice-sized balcony, which...
May 2, 2013
I am a huge fan of spice, and finding a dish that I can make...
April 4, 2013
Spring is here and my local market is starting show signs of different colors of...
March 25, 2013
Happy Passover, everyone! Matzo Brei is a traditional Jewish dish that is made during Passover, which...
March 18, 2013
For those of you planning your menu for Passover, or for anyone looking for a...
March 11, 2013
This is a fun way to present roasted vegetables and it’s super easy! Just try...
March 5, 2013
Dried mushrooms are fashionable. They are packed with umami, and don't contain any artificial crap....