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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...
Merry Kurisumasu
December 26, 2013
Merry Christmas everyone! I just woke up from yet another nap. I am sorry I have been...
Happy Hour: Mezcal Winter Cocktails
December 20, 2013
Once you are through slurping down mugs of Tom & Jerry bowls and hot buttered...
MOTOism: Living on Deadlines
December 17, 2013
Apologies for my long absence, my life has been a bit chaotic. As you know,...
The Forest Feast Cookbook is Coming!
December 13, 2013
The renowned Forest Feast blog is about to become a book! Erin Gleeson, my good...
Skankynavia: Swedish Birthday
December 11, 2013
Two gay men got married in the early 00's (yes, that's right USA, listen and...