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Casa de Kei: Gyū-Don (Beef Bowl)
February 20, 2013
Gyū-don w/ tokyo negi, chive points, tofu and shichimi  RECIPE Serves 2  1/2 lb thinly...
MOTOism: Ghetto Gourmet: Ramen della Carbonara
February 19, 2013
Ramen culture has finally reached America. In New York, when it rains, it rains cats...
The Forest Feast: Collards with Capers + Burrata
February 18, 2013
I have been getting a lot of collard greens in my CSA lately. I love...
Upcoming Event: Seed Season: Planting + Garden Caretaking
February 15, 2013
Kitazawa Seed Company will be unable to join our event this Saturday. But Kristyn Leach...
Postcard from Tokyo
February 14, 2013
Yakitori at a cramped stall in Omoide-yokocho (Memory Lane) in Shinjuku. The skewer came in...
Ask Sushi Kuni: Awabi (Abalone)
February 14, 2013
Awabi (abalone) is a luxurious clam. When it is eaten raw, it tastes faintly like...
Slightly Peckish: Dishoom, A Traditional Bombay Café (LDN)
February 12, 2013
Although I've been writing for Umami Mart for almost three years, I have yet to...
The Forest Feast: Annabelle's Farm to Rich Table
February 11, 2013
I recently had a dream assignment for Edible San Francisco Magazine in which I followed one ingredient...
Happy Hour: Fraise Sauvage for Valentine's Day
February 8, 2013
“Champagne for our real friends and real pains for our sham friends.” - A toast...
Event Recap: Quick-Pickles with Kelly Geary
February 7, 2013
With winter roots and wild mushrooms in abundance, January was a perfect time to invite...
Casa de Kei: Uni + Tobiko Pasta
February 6, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Keisuke aka Kid Skwid, my beloved brother. He has recently been...
MOTOism: Homemade Ponzu
February 5, 2013
When life gives you sour oranges, make ponzu sauce. Ponzu is such a versatile condiment...