September 17, 2010
Cutting a block of raw fish was intimidating for the longest time for me. I...
September 9, 2010
My mom used to pack rice balls for me as an elementary school kid for...
September 2, 2010
A step-by-step guide and video to how to wash rice properly in the Japanese style.
August 26, 2010
Lake Tahoe is a bit of a nightmare during the height of the summer. The...
August 19, 2010
Learn the difference between Japanese seaweed – nori, iwanori, wakame, and kombu.
August 12, 2010
For those who are curious to eat more responsibly in the seafood arena, mackerel is...
August 5, 2010
I love sardines - canned or fresh. My addiction started as a child when my...
July 29, 2010
This was originally supposed to read "Octopus, Shrimp Avocado Salad with Kewpie-Wasabi Dressing," but the...
July 22, 2010
Learn how, why, and when to use tamari soy sauce instead of shoyu. Includes a recipe!
July 15, 2010
When the heat rolls in, laziness comes in the form of "I don't want to...
July 8, 2010
Quite possibly the only herb in the mint family that the Japanese will not associate...
June 24, 2010
Piggybacking on Yamahomo's drunk cooking post, this week's Japanify introduces techniques for making instant ramen...