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Happy Hour: Autumn Cocktails: Harvest Moon Buck with Becherovka
October 13, 2011
Summer seems to be lingering around with above average temperatures during the day and then...
Skankynavia: Pumpkin Ravioli Party
October 12, 2011
I can't believe I just spent another weekend in a kolonihus (colony house). But that's how the...
Slightly Peckish: Yildiz Bakery, My Local Turkish Takeaway (LDN)
October 11, 2011
Although I haven't been fortunate enough to visit the country, Turkey has always held a...
Culinography: Sukkot
October 10, 2011
The Jewish Harvest holiday of Sukkot starts this Wednesday, Oct 12th and continues for a...
Super Faminto: Caldo Verde: Portuguese Kale Soup
October 7, 2011
Over the last year, I have been desperately trying to get my hands on the...
Japanify: Nikujaga aka Mick Jagger
October 6, 2011
Whenever I take a test, I always make associations between certain things in my life...
Inspired Sushi at Takao (LA)
October 4, 2011
Yes, Japanese food in this country is still equated to sushi. Growing up, people would...
Battle ReCPY: NYC Umeboshi Project, Pt. 3
October 3, 2011
PREFACE Battle ReCPY: NYC Umeboshi Project, Pt. 1 Battle ReCPY: NYC Umeboshi Project, Pt. 2  Finally,...
Culinography: Top Chef Just Desserts with Pichet Ong
October 3, 2011
Last week, NYC pastry chef extraordinaire Pichet Ong was a guest judge on Top Chef...
Umamimart Writers' Dinner: Robata Jinya (LA)
September 30, 2011
On a particularly temperate Los Angeles evening, three Umamimart writers (one a founding member), and...
Japanify: Silicone Steamer Rice
September 29, 2011
The silicone steamer craze has been in full force in Japan since 2010. With the...
To Live and Eat in LA
September 28, 2011
"To live and eat in LA, it's the place to be; You've got to be...