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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...
Breakfast at La Fonda Florecita (OAX)
February 18, 2011
I woke up thinking about breakfast. During my time in Italy ten years ago, I...
Japanify: Tsukudani (Condiment Crack)
February 17, 2011
Mottainai is said in Japan when something perfectly usable is abandoned or sent to the...
Happy Hour: The Vesper
February 17, 2011
"Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina...