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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: Cucumber Ume Quick Pickles
May 5, 2014
Make these Japanese pickles in under 20 minutes. Bonus points because you can count the number of ingredients it requires on one hand!
Slightly Peckish: Vegetarian Temple Food and Claypot Rice (HK)
May 2, 2014
One of the things we wanted to do when we were in Hong Kong was...
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.
The Vin Vivant: Appetite for Detoxification
February 17, 2014
I am incredibly lucky to be able to eat whatever I want when I want...
Kuishinbo: Konnyaku Detox
January 31, 2014
Konnyaku has been used in Japan as a medicinal food for 1500 years and was...
Izakaya Hideko: Taberu Rayu Tofu Salad
January 13, 2014
My parents hosted a shinnenkai (New Year's party) last night and it was a fantastic feast! As...
Japanify: Ponzu-Dashi Udon
November 15, 2013
Last Friday, Kayoko hosted a girl's night at her house. While our other halves sulked...
Japanify: Steamed Kabocha Krunch
November 1, 2013
The markets are exploding with pumpkins and other squash -- which means, autumn is here!...
The Swedish Chef: Czech Fried Cheese
October 21, 2013
By Haan Riddell I LOVE CHEESE. This dish is the ultimate cheese dish, perfect when...
MOTO x Japanify Mashup: Kombu-Cured Enoki Mushrooms
September 20, 2013
Last month, MOTO made a surprise appearance for our one-year anniversary party. With not one...
Japanify: Spicy Indian Summer Stir-Fry
September 4, 2013
I've been really lazy about cooking these past few weeks. I don't know if it's...