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Peko-Peko's Tataki Gobo (Burdock Root with Toasted Sesame)
January 6, 2012
I was fortunate enough to peek into the Peko Peko kitchen this last weekend, while...
Japanify: Kasuzuke (Sake Lees Pickles)
January 5, 2012
A step-by-step guide on how to make Japanese sake lees pickles, or kasuzuke.
Japanified Arancini
December 22, 2011
When I was a kid, my mom made ebi-fry, tonkatsu and korokke frequently. Every time...
Forest Feast: Grapefruit Edamame Salad
December 19, 2011
By Erin Gleeson via Forest Feast.
Lazyass Cookin': Natto Omelette
December 8, 2011
I have missed writing this column, so I'm bringing it back! I can not pretend...
Forest Feast: Fuyu Persimmon Salad
December 7, 2011
By Erin Gleeson for Forest Feast.
The Ume Project: Umeboshi Finale
October 13, 2011
PREFACE The Ume Project: Foraging The Ume Project: Pickling for Umeboshi The Ume Project: Umeshu...
Battle ReCPY: NYC Umeboshi Project, Pt. 3
October 3, 2011
PREFACE Battle ReCPY: NYC Umeboshi Project, Pt. 1 Battle ReCPY: NYC Umeboshi Project, Pt. 2  Finally,...
Umamimart Writers' Dinner: Robata Jinya (LA)
September 30, 2011
On a particularly temperate Los Angeles evening, three Umamimart writers (one a founding member), and...
Japanify: Silicone Steamer Rice
September 29, 2011
The silicone steamer craze has been in full force in Japan since 2010. With the...
Confessions of a Pizzahead: DIY Dough
September 23, 2011
I think it’s safe to say that I have officially become a pizzahead. After moving...
The Ume Project: The Aka-Shiso Edition
September 16, 2011
This post is rather late, for which I apologize. Er, about a month late. SORRY!...