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Buttered Bamboo Shoots
October 9, 2020
In preparation for the Sake Gumi Magnificent Miyagi theme, I've been sipping on dry and...
Magnificent Miyagi (October 2020)
October 9, 2020
Miyagi cuisine (l-r): oysters, Katei Gyutan Yaki, Buttered Bamboo Shoots Sake Gumi is our monthly sake...
Kokuto Kohi-Wari: Record Bar and Jazz Kissa at Home
October 2, 2020
As a performer, occasional creator, and avid listener, music is often the backdrop (if not...
Kokuto Sundae
October 2, 2020
Ever since shelter in place came into effect, I have been diving head first into...
The Japanese Pantry's Pork Belly Kakuni
October 2, 2020
With the fires and virus raging, I spent all last weekend in my kitchen with...
Being a Mentor
September 25, 2020
My mentee in "sunglasses" and me After the 2016 elections, I was in despair and...
Gingery Nasu + Pork Stir Fry
September 16, 2020
When early fall rolls around, I'm always in the market for thin, deep purple nasu (Japanese eggplants),...
Unique Yeasts (September 2020)
September 14, 2020
Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 200 members throughout California. Join today! Yeast is...
Kohi Zeri (Coffee Jelly)
September 7, 2020
Kohi zeri (coffee jelly) is a common dessert in Japan. You can find it everywhere...
Den Sake Pairing: Trout + Citrus Salad
September 1, 2020
To celebrate the release of Den Brewery's newest sake, Den Blanc, we called upon Lani...
O.T.R. (Okinawan Taco Rice)
August 31, 2020
Had our friend Covid never happened, Yoko and I would be in Kyushu right now,...
Shochu Gumi n.004: The Tropics, September 2020
August 28, 2020
Shochu Gumi is our quarterly shochu subscription service with members throughout the US. Join today! Since this pandemic began,...