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The Forest Feast: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
January 14, 2013
There were some brussels sprouts scattered in my CSA box this week and it inspired...
Happy Hour: The Midnight Stinger
January 11, 2013
Minty, refreshing, and undeniably potent, the Stinger cocktail is part reviver, part ultimate nightcap. The...
Japanify: Nishin Soba (Hot Soba w. Simmered Herring)
January 10, 2013
A gleaming school of herring greeted me upon my arrival on U.S. shores yesterday. After...
Okonomiyaki vs. Akashiyaki Throwdown
January 10, 2013
Back in December, on the eve of our 10-day break, I threw a fun okonomiyaki bounenkai at...
Postcard from Tokyo
January 9, 2013
Cream anmitsu at Nakamuraya on the 9th floor of Tokyu department store (west wing) in...
MOTOism: In Memory of My Aid (2000-2012)
January 8, 2013
Aid, Kitchen passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was 12 years old. Since...
Postcard from Tokyo
January 7, 2013
Ika (squid) hanging out on the backstreets of Shibuya station near the Inokashira west exit.
The Forest Feast: Chai-Nog
January 7, 2013
It's so cold in the woods these days -- cozy up with a warm cup...
Postcard From Tokyo
January 4, 2013
Oden shack on the backstreets of Monzennakacho, Tokyo.
Postcard from Gunma
January 3, 2013
Complimentary amazake (sweet hot sake) at Anko-dou, a manju/ gift shop in Gunma prefecture.
Zosui for the New Year
January 2, 2013
There is nothing like zosui (rice porridge) to soothe a year of overeating + drinking....
MOTOism: Family Crabbing
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year. 2013 has started with a perfect sunrise in Japan. Hopefully it signifies...