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Skankynavia: A Real Man's Wet Lunch
January 5, 2011
We don't have that many traditions left in our royal kingdom of Denmark, and the...
Letter From the Editor: Year of the Rabbit
January 3, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Martians! 2010 was totally jam-packed, wasn't it? Back in February the site...
Japanify: Matsutake (Pine Mushrooms)
December 30, 2010
Matsutake are to Japan as truffles are to France. They are hard-to-find, fragrant, expensive and...
Japanify: Tamari Popcorn
December 23, 2010
A trip to Brattleboro, Vermont was just what I needed this winter... it provided a...
Mezcal Tasting at Pensamiento (OAX)
December 14, 2010
Going on a mezcal tasting was very high on my list of things to do...
Japanify: Foraging for Ginnan (Ginkgo Nuts)
December 9, 2010
You've smelled them in or around your neighborhood. They turn bright yellow in November and...
Japanify: Kaki and Arugula Salad with Rice Vinegar Dressing
December 2, 2010
One thing California and Japan have in common is the abundance of bright orange Fuyu...
Japanify Ingredients: Mirin
November 18, 2010
In an effort to demystify Japanese cooking, today's Japanify post is a first in a...
Japanify: Mad Hunt for Tan Tan Men
November 12, 2010
Still on a quest to find excellent tan tan men in the Bay Area. Tan...
Japanify: Mentaiko Mayo Pasta with Shimeji Mushrooms
November 4, 2010
Hi everyone, Kayoko here, filling in for Yoko's column today. Yoko has set the bar...
Japanify: Ankimo (Monkfish Liver)
October 28, 2010
Ankimo, or monkfish liver, when steamed, is considered a delicacy in Japan. The creamy texture...
Japanify: Kumotsu (Offering)
October 21, 2010
A butsudan is a shrine memorializing dead relatives in homes of Japanese Buddhists. Although I...