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Japanify: Ikura Shoyu Zuke (Marinated Salmon Roe)
March 3, 2011
Step-by-step instructions on how to make the Japanese shoyu marinade for ikura (salmon roe).
Postcard from Oakland: In Search of Skankynavia
March 2, 2011
Dear Anders, Umamimart misses you. I  mean, it just ain't the same out here without...
Ask Culinography: How Do I Take Food Photos With My Smartphone?
March 1, 2011
I am a professional food photographer, and even I seem to find myself camera-less in...
ReCPY: MOcarons
February 28, 2011
My MO-obsession (baking with rice flour) has returned, and this time, it's the MOcaron. Now...
Culinography: Wine + Scones
February 28, 2011
Photo by Erin Gleeson.
Tap This: Beer Recipe Writing Improv
February 25, 2011
If you are getting tired of using beer kits or following other peoples recipes and...
Japanify: Shira-ae (Sesame Tofu Dressing)
February 24, 2011
Kayoko let me borrow Japanese homecooking maven Elizabeth Andoh's new book "Kansha: Celebrating Japanese Vegan...
SOLD OUT! Heads Up - Umamiventure #32: TCHO Chocolate Factory (SF)
February 23, 2011
My first introduction to TCHO chocolates was in 2007, working in New York City. My...
Super Faminto: Civet Coffee is THE SHIT (Bali)
February 22, 2011
Bali was our first destination on our honeymoon tour. It is where I was promised...
ReCPY: Kabocha Gnocchi
February 21, 2011
I've tried making gnocchi in the past, but the whole thing dissolved while boiling, so...
Mikan Monday
February 21, 2011
The last glimpse of mikan for this season. Photo by Yoko Kumano.
Umamimart Happy Hour: Strong Beers at Magnolia Pub (SF)
February 19, 2011
Let's end February with a heavily hungover BANG! and guzzle down as much as we...