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Slightly Peckish: Omiyage from Japan: Shonan Cheese Pie
January 15, 2013
There is something about Japanese confectionary and pâtisseries that pushes sweets to a level of...
Upcoming Event: Quick Pickles + Canning with Kelly Geary
January 14, 2013
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kelly Geary is the founder and chef for Sweet Deliverance, a...
The Forest Feast: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
January 14, 2013
There were some brussels sprouts scattered in my CSA box this week and it inspired...
Happy Hour: The Midnight Stinger
January 11, 2013
Minty, refreshing, and undeniably potent, the Stinger cocktail is part reviver, part ultimate nightcap. The...
Japanify: Nishin Soba (Hot Soba w. Simmered Herring)
January 10, 2013
A gleaming school of herring greeted me upon my arrival on U.S. shores yesterday. After...
Okonomiyaki vs. Akashiyaki Throwdown
January 10, 2013
Back in December, on the eve of our 10-day break, I threw a fun okonomiyaki bounenkai at...
Postcard from Tokyo
January 9, 2013
Cream anmitsu at Nakamuraya on the 9th floor of Tokyu department store (west wing) in...
MOTOism: In Memory of My Aid (2000-2012)
January 8, 2013
Aid, Kitchen passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was 12 years old. Since...
Postcard from Tokyo
January 7, 2013
Ika (squid) hanging out on the backstreets of Shibuya station near the Inokashira west exit.
The Forest Feast: Chai-Nog
January 7, 2013
It's so cold in the woods these days -- cozy up with a warm cup...
Postcard From Tokyo
January 4, 2013
Oden shack on the backstreets of Monzennakacho, Tokyo.
Postcard from Gunma
January 3, 2013
Complimentary amazake (sweet hot sake) at Anko-dou, a manju/ gift shop in Gunma prefecture.