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Postcard from Kauai: Johnny's Creamy Coconut Abomination
January 6, 2014
Aloha from Kauai! Yoko, Washi, Johnny, Keisuke, Jay, Rie and I have been lucky enough...
Hello 2014!
January 1, 2014
After a seriously insane final few weeks of 2013, I'm SO ready to dive into...
The Vin Vivant: Fat Belly, Tiny Bubbles
December 31, 2013
When Old Man Winter's icy digit stops mercury from rising, I am reminded of a...
TONIGHT: New Year Party in Oakland
December 30, 2013
2013 whizzed past us didn't it?!?! As I look back on the year, I recall...
Casa de Kei: Kampachi Kama Soup
December 27, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 kampachi kama (or any other desired fish collar like yellowtail, red snapper, or...
Merry Kurisumasu
December 26, 2013
Merry Christmas everyone! I just woke up from yet another nap. I am sorry I have been...
Happy Hour: Mezcal Winter Cocktails
December 20, 2013
Once you are through slurping down mugs of Tom & Jerry bowls and hot buttered...
MOTOism: Living on Deadlines
December 17, 2013
Apologies for my long absence, my life has been a bit chaotic. As you know,...
The Forest Feast Cookbook is Coming!
December 13, 2013
The renowned Forest Feast blog is about to become a book! Erin Gleeson, my good...
Skankynavia: Swedish Birthday
December 11, 2013
Two gay men got married in the early 00's (yes, that's right USA, listen and...
Fridgin' Out: A Tale of Four Refrigerators
December 9, 2013
My husband, Chris, has an unusual vice: buying refrigerators. “You’re so patient with me,” he...
Holiday Shopping at Umami Mart!
December 6, 2013
Hello dear Umami Mart readers and loyal devotees! Holiday season is among us and I...