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Japanify: Steak Sauce
September 27, 2012
Whenever I go see my 92 year-old grandma and have a conversation over tea, she...
Super Faminto: Brasil's Chocolate Brigadeiro!
September 26, 2012
Brazil has a serious love for condensed milk in their desserts and brigadeiro is the...
MOTOism: Farewell to Summer: Corn 2 Ways
September 25, 2012
Summer is over, but I like the beginning of the autumn. I can finally wear...
Forest Feast: Zatar Flatbread
September 24, 2012
Zatar (sometimes za’atar) is a Middle Eastern spice made up (usually) of a blend of salt,...
The PDT Project: Bee's Knees
September 21, 2012
About a century ago, to call something "the bee's knees" meant you considered it to...
Japanify: Pork + Myoga Madness
September 20, 2012
Myoga madness continues as I experiment with the harvest from my sister's myoga plant. Last...
The Ramen Shaman: Yokohama Ramen Nakamura-ya (Hakusan)
September 19, 2012
We visit Yokohama Ramen Nakamura-ya, a restaurant in Tokyo that serves ie-kei style ramen.
Happy Hour: Pig + Punch Gets Its Due
September 18, 2012
This past July, the culinary and spirits festival Tales of the Cocktail (a.k.a. Tales) celebrated...
Forest Feast: Happy New Year! Rosh Hashana Apple + Honey Galette
September 17, 2012
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana starts today which marks the beginning of the New...
Upcoming Event: Sip + Shop: Shochu Tasting
September 14, 2012
Throughout the years, we've been asked to present more events highlighting shochu. Well, here's the...
The PDT Project: Beer Cassis
September 14, 2012
A simple blend of Byrrh (a fortified aromatized wine similar to a sweet vermouth with...
Japanify: Hiyayakko with Myoga
September 13, 2012
My sister has a giant myoga plant that is thriving in a shady spot by...