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The PDT Project: An Introduction
March 30, 2012
It’s been a while. I never really intended to stop writing, it just kind of...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Ikko-an (Koshikawa)
March 29, 2012
After reading Moto's post about making anko (sweet bean paste), I began to reminisce about...
Skankynavia: Rye Bread Layer Cake (FAIL)
March 28, 2012
So this weekend I was having a few people over for a potluck birthday party...
Great UM Noodletown: Tsukemen @ Ramen Halu (San Jose)
March 27, 2012
I should confess that I have never really been a fan of tsukemen (ramen with...
Forest Feast: Spiced Paprika Pepitas
March 26, 2012
In a plastic bag combine: 1 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) 2 tsp paprika 1/2...
Upcoming Event: OPENharvest at the Headlands (Sausalito)
March 23, 2012
Remember when Yoko and I went to Japan last year with the OPEN crew? God,...
Japanify: Tofu To-Go
March 22, 2012
Protein is a great thing to carry around. It stays together and packs an energy-filled...
Tokyo-SF Bartender Salon
March 21, 2012
On Sunday 3/11, the one-year anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami in Northern Japan, Yoko...
Slightly Peckish: Som Tum Salad (BKK)
March 20, 2012
One of my favourite Thai dishes is som tum, the spicy green papaya salad so...
ReCPY: Anko (Sweet Bean Paste) + Wagashi Event @ Japan Society (NYC)
March 19, 2012
My most recent obsession is making anko (sweet bean paste) from scratch. As I wrote...
Umamimart Pop-Up #1: Ramen Night @ Sutton Cellars (SF)
March 16, 2012
- THIS IS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - UPDATE 3/29, 8am PDT: There are no...
Skandinavian Airlines Design Competition - Vote for My Cup!
March 15, 2012
Remember when I designed the Umamimart travel mug back in 2010? Well, this spring Scandinavian Airlines...