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Japanify: I Love Okara
June 17, 2010
Find out more about okara, or tofu lees, aka soy pulp. What it is, how to use it, and okara recipes.
Japanify: Sunomono Salad
June 10, 2010
This monochromatic sunomono salad may look humble, but it packs a sweet and sour punch....
Japanify: Tsuyu (Soba Dipping Sauce)
June 4, 2010
A budget-friendly recipe to make tsuyu, Japanese soba dipping sauce, from scratch. It's easy and uses only three ingredients!
Japanify: White, Brown and Germ Rice
May 27, 2010
Nothing compares to short grain rice in Japan. Find out more about Haku-mai, Gen-mai, and Haiga-mai including taste, use, and nutritional value.
Japanify: Lazyass Wafu Salad with Wasabi-Yuzu Dressing
May 20, 2010
The idea of a salad at many Japanese restaurants in America is some iceberg lettuce,...
Japanify: How to Make Miso Soup
May 13, 2010
Last month, I took a relaxing trip to Pt. Reyes with one of the best...
Japanify Ingredients: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Dashi
May 6, 2010
Step-by-step recipe and instructions on how to make your own dashi at home.
How To Japanify: Preparing and Drinking Sencha
April 22, 2010
Every time I would go to someone's house in Tokyo, they would likely offer me...
Japanify: Sharpening Carbon and Stainless Steel Knives
April 15, 2010
Step-by-step instructions on how to use a water stone to sharpen knives, especially carbon-steel and stainless steel hōchō (Japanese cutlery).
Sir Grubs A Lot: Asanebo (LA)
March 31, 2010
When I first moved to Studio City earlier this year, my friend Trevor greeted me...
Sir Grubs A Lot: Filipino Food Adventure @ Barrio Fiesta (LA)
March 31, 2010
"Have you eaten?" Without fail, this is the first thing out of my Lola's mouth...
Sir Grubs A Lot: The Oinkster (LA)
March 31, 2010
I know a lot of folks who love to hate on Guy Fieri for reasons...