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