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SOLD OUT! Heads Up - Umamiventure #32: TCHO Chocolate Factory (SF)
February 23, 2011
My first introduction to TCHO chocolates was in 2007, working in New York City. My...
Super Faminto: Civet Coffee is THE SHIT (Bali)
February 22, 2011
Bali was our first destination on our honeymoon tour. It is where I was promised...
ReCPY: Kabocha Gnocchi
February 21, 2011
I've tried making gnocchi in the past, but the whole thing dissolved while boiling, so...
Mikan Monday
February 21, 2011
The last glimpse of mikan for this season. Photo by Yoko Kumano.
Umamimart Happy Hour: Strong Beers at Magnolia Pub (SF)
February 19, 2011
Let's end February with a heavily hungover BANG! and guzzle down as much as we...
Breakfast at La Fonda Florecita (OAX)
February 18, 2011
I woke up thinking about breakfast. During my time in Italy ten years ago, I...
Japanify: Tsukudani (Condiment Crack)
February 17, 2011
Mottainai is said in Japan when something perfectly usable is abandoned or sent to the...
Happy Hour: The Vesper
February 17, 2011
"Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina...
Packaging Whore: Kitaro One-Cup Sake
February 16, 2011
I regretfully report that Anders, aka Skankynavia and Packaging Whore columnist, is on sabbatical for...
Old School Eats: Du-par's (LA)
February 15, 2011
Diners provide a gastronomic touchstone for family weekend breakfasts, drunken all-nighters, road trip pit stops...
Battle ReCPY: Madeleines, Take II (Marta + Madeleine)
February 14, 2011
PREFACE: Battle ReCPY: Madeleines (Mary Ann + Marcus) Valentine's Day is so overrated. Why do...
Culinography: Lovely Day
February 14, 2011
Happy Valentines Day! Photo collage by Erin Gleeson.