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This Friday: UMAMI MART OPENING PARTY!
August 2, 2012
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS??? Umami Mart's big grand opening is tomorrow night! The doors will...
2 Days in LA
August 1, 2012
Two weeks ago, I picked up Anders aka Mr. Skankynavia from LAX. It was a...
MOTOism: Miracle Koji Marinades
July 31, 2012
After I posted salt koji recipe a couple of weeks ago, I found out koji...
Forest Feast: Rosemary Mushroom Skewers
July 30, 2012
Rosemary mushroom kebabs are great on the BBQ or you can roast them in the...
The PDT Project: Apple Malt Toddy
July 27, 2012
The PDT Project rolls on with the Apple Malt Toddy, a delicious drink that you'll...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Romeo + Juliet
July 26, 2012
A common dessert in Brazil called "Romeo and Juliet" comprised of goiabada (guava paste) and Minas...
Umami Mart Grand Opening August 3 (OAK)
July 25, 2012
Hello! Sorry I haven't been blogging much, but I wanted to update you on how...
MOTOism: NYC Umeboshi Project: Year Two
July 24, 2012
As some of you may remember, I made umeboshi (pickled plum) last year, while Kayoko...
Forest Feast: Broiled Stone Fruit
July 23, 2012
I was so happy to get nectarines, plums and apricots in the CSA box this...
The PDT Project: Applejack Rabbit
July 20, 2012
"Did you say you'd like an Apple Martini? I'm sorry but we don't carry any...
Darjeeling Discovery: Thurbo Tea Estate
July 19, 2012
Tea estates in Darjeeling are very aware that organic sells. Some tea estates convert their...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Jackfruit
July 18, 2012
Jackfruit floating in a pond in at Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro.