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ReCPY: DIY Gummy Snacks
August 8, 2011
Japanese snacks are wacky. From matcha-flavored Kit Kats, to dried squid covered in chocolate, to...
Culinography: Hot Summer Slices
August 8, 2011
The afternoon I took this picture in Hell's Kitchen was one of the steamiest days...
Old School Eats: Street Tacos at La Reyna (LA)
August 5, 2011
Photos by Thomas L. Young One dollar street tacos at a busy intersection in downtown...
Japanify: Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)
August 4, 2011
A step-by-step recipe for Japanese yaki onigiri, or grilled rice balls.
Skankynavia: Kærnemælkskoldskål (Danish Dairy Delight)
August 3, 2011
Let's start this post by trying to pronounce its title. Easy, no? The Danish language...
The Ume Project: Umeshu (Plum Liqueur)
August 2, 2011
You may recall that both Yoko and Yamahomo have shown us how to make umeshu...
ReCPY: Sweet Corn Sherbet
August 1, 2011
Corn season has arrived. Every Greenmarket vendor is selling them for 50 cents an ear....
Culinography: Brunch Wedding
August 1, 2011
I recently attended a wedding that was an early afternoon affair, and they served brunch....
Jerkey's Korner: Frenchified (A Memoir)
July 29, 2011
My trip to France was my first international experience ever. As much as I tried...
Japanify: Sashimi in Sesame Sauce + Ochazuke (Tea-Soaked Rice)
July 28, 2011
I visited my mom recently and she served me one of the best breakfasts I...
Shochu Stop: Mugi Shochu (Barley)
July 27, 2011
This time I would like to talk about mugi (barley) shochu in more general terms....
Skankynavia: Siciliansk Is is Sicilian Ice Cream (CPH)
July 27, 2011
Italian ice cream, especially from Sicily, has this smooth, creamy texture which you can eat...