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Chinatown, Bangkok Pt. 2: T & K Seafood
January 22, 2014
In the first post of this series Chinatown, Bangkok, I covered a little family run cockle and...
Movie Monday: Animal House
January 20, 2014
I just watched Animal House for the first time last night. What a clever movie!...
Japanify: Take-It-Easy Takikomi
January 17, 2014
If there's one thing 6 days in paradise (Kauai) reminded me about life, it's that...
Sweet Nostalgia: A Translation
January 15, 2014
I’ve been thinking a lot about food and nostalgia. I always think about food, but...
Izakaya Hideko: Taberu Rayu Tofu Salad
January 13, 2014
My parents hosted a shinnenkai (New Year's party) last night and it was a fantastic feast! As...
Casa de Kei in Kauai
January 11, 2014
Let's be real: when my brother Keisuke said he would join us for our First...
Postcard from Kauai: Shaved Ice Master
January 9, 2014
It took us five days to finally get to our first shaved ice experience. Not...
Postcard from Kauai: Johnny's Creamy Coconut Abomination
January 6, 2014
Aloha from Kauai! Yoko, Washi, Johnny, Keisuke, Jay, Rie and I have been lucky enough...
Hello 2014!
January 1, 2014
After a seriously insane final few weeks of 2013, I'm SO ready to dive into...
The Vin Vivant: Fat Belly, Tiny Bubbles
December 31, 2013
When Old Man Winter's icy digit stops mercury from rising, I am reminded of a...
TONIGHT: New Year Party in Oakland
December 30, 2013
2013 whizzed past us didn't it?!?! As I look back on the year, I recall...
Casa de Kei: Kampachi Kama Soup
December 27, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 kampachi kama (or any other desired fish collar like yellowtail, red snapper, or...