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Zosui for the New Year
January 2, 2013
There is nothing like zosui (rice porridge) to soothe a year of overeating + drinking....
MOTOism: Family Crabbing
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year. 2013 has started with a perfect sunrise in Japan. Hopefully it signifies...
The Forest Feast: Classic Champagne Cocktail
December 31, 2012
In 2013, I am so excited to be devoting myself to the creation of my...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 28, 2012
2012 has been one hell of a year for us. It started with some awesome...
Great UM Noodletown: Edo Soba by Tsujita
December 28, 2012
We finally made it into Tsujita for lunch during our trip down to LA over...
Postcard from Tokyo
December 27, 2012
Sakura-ebi kakiage at Nunotsunesarashina in Tsukiji, my favorite soba spot when I lived in Tokyo.
Event Recap: Peko-Peko Udon Pop-Up
December 26, 2012
Photos by Jazmine Livingston On a cold December night, just days before Christmas, we hosted...
Slightly Peckish: Roganic (LDN)
December 25, 2012
It's not very often I go to fancypants restaurants but that doesn't mean I don't...
The Forest Feast: Holiday Old Fashioned
December 24, 2012
Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season. Cheers! Erin
Tamagoyaki @ Otafuku Noodle House (LA)
December 22, 2012
We drove a long way from Los Angeles proper to try the soba at Otafuku...
Japanify: Matsutake Soup
December 20, 2012
Taking half an hour out of my schedule to slow down and warm up has...
Uni + Ikura Custard
December 19, 2012
Chilled ikura and uni chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) at Sushi Kuni restaurant. *Photo by Johnny Lopes