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The Street: Maracuja (Passion Fruit)
August 9, 2012
Spending two weeks in Brazil the middle of the Umami Mart build-out was a bit...
Event Recap: Japanese Whisky Tasting (SF)
August 8, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson Please excuse my great delay in writing this post -- I...
Postcard from Nahoko: Coco Nut (Thailand)
August 7, 2012
*Nahoko Morimoto is a Tokyo-based photographer. Her work has been featured in Brutus and Vogue Japan.
The Forest Feast: Watermelon Salad
August 6, 2012
Nothing says summer like watermelon! Slice watermelon into approx 1 inch rings, then remove the...
The PDT Project: Apricot Flip
August 3, 2012
For the uninitiated, the term "flip" refers to a category of alcoholic drinks that involve...
This Friday: UMAMI MART OPENING PARTY!
August 2, 2012
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS??? Umami Mart's big grand opening is tomorrow night! The doors will...
2 Days in LA
August 1, 2012
Two weeks ago, I picked up Anders aka Mr. Skankynavia from LAX. It was a...
MOTOism: Miracle Koji Marinades
July 31, 2012
After I posted salt koji recipe a couple of weeks ago, I found out koji...
Forest Feast: Rosemary Mushroom Skewers
July 30, 2012
Rosemary mushroom kebabs are great on the BBQ or you can roast them in the...
The PDT Project: Apple Malt Toddy
July 27, 2012
The PDT Project rolls on with the Apple Malt Toddy, a delicious drink that you'll...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Romeo + Juliet
July 26, 2012
A common dessert in Brazil called "Romeo and Juliet" comprised of goiabada (guava paste) and Minas...
Umami Mart Grand Opening August 3 (OAK)
July 25, 2012
Hello! Sorry I haven't been blogging much, but I wanted to update you on how...