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Fridgin' Out: A Tale of Four Refrigerators
December 9, 2013
My husband, Chris, has an unusual vice: buying refrigerators. “You’re so patient with me,” he...
Holiday Shopping at Umami Mart!
December 6, 2013
Hello dear Umami Mart readers and loyal devotees! Holiday season is among us and I...
Furochan Eats: I Dream of Yee Mee
December 4, 2013
Sometimes when I eat out I’ll come across a dish so awful, I occasionally fantasise...
Casa de Kei: Kimchi Omurice
December 2, 2013
INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 small chicken breast, cut into small cubes 10 green beans, diced small...
Holiday Cooking 101: Make-Ahead Gravy
November 29, 2013
Did you run out of gravy this year? Do you dream about swimming in vats...
Upcoming Event: Latkes + Lager: 2nd Annual Umami Mart Hannukah Party (SF)
November 27, 2013
Last year we hosted a Hannukah party with Erin of The Forest Feast, and her...
The Swedish Chef: Champignons Bourguignons
November 25, 2013
Soyez le bienvenu au cours de cuisine Française contemporaine. Aujourd'hui nous allons faire un ragoût aux...
Kuishinbo: Oname Koji
November 23, 2013
I met a wonderful couple on Instagram, who I visited on my last trip to...
Snack Break: Kingdom of Dumpling (SF)
November 20, 2013
Nestled deep in the OG fabric of San Francisco, Kingdom of Dumpling is the quintessential...
Umami Map: Where to Buy Shochu in the Bay Area
November 18, 2013
UPDATED 11/19/13, 8:47pm We get a lot of phone calls about where to buy shochu...
Japanify: Ponzu-Dashi Udon
November 15, 2013
Last Friday, Kayoko hosted a girl's night at her house. While our other halves sulked...
Event Recap: Umami in Spice with Oaktown Spice Shop
November 13, 2013
U M A M I: What is it? What does it taste like? Is it...