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Happy Hour: Kumquat Liqueur
July 2, 2015
Turn sweet and sour kumquats into a delicious and refreshing liqueur with this easy, step-by-step recipe.
China Diaries: Feng Yu SJB
June 29, 2015
For years, I longingly listened to my grandma's stories of her golden years in Shanghai....
Go To Blind Pig Bistro NOW (Seattle)
June 25, 2015
When I received a list of places to eat in Seattle from one of our...
Hopkins Hive: Honey Extraction
June 22, 2015
Hallmark holidays don't really matter to me, but ever since my father passed away, I...
Yakitori Bunraku in Tokyo
June 18, 2015
A good friend of mine is in Tokyo right now and he wanted a shortlist...
Upcoming Event: Horiguchi Coffee Tasting
June 16, 2015
We are thrilled to host a complimentary coffee tasting this Saturday with Horiguchi Coffee, a...
China Diaries: Chongquing Laoma Tou Hotpot
June 15, 2015
When I was traveling with Washi in Chengdu last month, he was trying to fight...
MOTOism: Italian Shumai
June 11, 2015
(Disclaimer: I did NOT see any of the shadows when I was taking these photos....
China Diaries: Zhanglaowu Bean Jelly Store
June 8, 2015
It's kind of embarrassing, but I really didn't do any research about Chengdu before touching...
Umami Tool Watch: Microdent Knives
June 4, 2015
We are total gadget heads here at Umami Mart. Johnny always scoffs when I bring...
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
Umami Map: 24 Hours in Osaka
May 28, 2015
Growing up, I would visit Japan about once every two years or so. It would...