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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...
Fridgin' Out: Well, This Is Embarrassing (LA)
March 31, 2010
Hi Umamimarters! My name is Chiara and it's a pleasure and honor to be contributing...
Best of UM: Yamahomo vs. Ladurée (Trial 4, 5 & 6)
March 20, 2010
By Yamahomo Originally posted on April 21, 2008 PREFACE Macaron Battles Part 1 & 2...
Yamahomo Finally Wins - Trial #4, 5, and 6
March 20, 2010
*Preface in 2 Posts- Yamahomo vs. Laduree Macaron Battles Part 1 & 2 The Battle...
Yamahomo vs. Laduree - The Battle Continues
March 20, 2010
I learned my lesson. Mix the batter well till it falls off the spatula, and...
Yamahomo vs. Laduree - Macaron Battle Parts 1 and 2
March 20, 2010
I don't know why I do this. The harder the recipe is, the more excited...
MOTO vs. Ladurée: Black Sesame + Kinako Macarons
March 20, 2010
I know, I know, I have to revisit the Flødeboller Battle, but it takes too...