{"title":"Staff Holiday Picks","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"umami-mart-japanese-spice-set","title":"Umami Mart Japanese Spice Set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-mixed for Umami Mart by the Oaktown Spice Shop, this trio of Japanese spices is ideal for creating many Japan-inspired dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eShichimi Togarashi\u003c\/strong\u003e features black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, chili flakes, orange zest, sansho, and nori. Sprinkle it on your ramen, udon, and other noodles, or grilled meats and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created the essence of savoriness with our \u003cstrong\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e, an easy to use spice blend. Try it as a rub. We also like it on eggs, fried rice, sandwiches, fried chicken, and pretty much everything else that goes in our mouths. Go gangbusters with glutamates without the MSG! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a yellow curry powder with a wonderful savory aroma. Use it to make Japanese curry sauce from scratch to eat over steamed rice, ramen, or udon noodles.Try it in curried chiken or egg salad Sprinkle it onto chicken karaage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-shichimi-togarashi\"\u003eShichimi Togarashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-umami-salt\"\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/a\u003e (2.7 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Japanese Curry Powder\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/japanese-curry-powder?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f0fd18c38\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e (1.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glass jars with plastic tops; packaged in a white gift box with decorative sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Oakland, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oaktown Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13623772938319,"sku":"13-1000-0014","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2023_spice_set.jpg?v=1699655439"},{"product_id":"red-mini-nisse-ghost","title":"Red Mini Nisse Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach year, Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj releases limited edition Ghosts for the holidays called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNisse\u003c\/em\u003e, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulemanden\u003c\/em\u003e, or Santa, adorning a snow-dusted cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32635249000527,"sku":"09-900-0011","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nisse_red.jpg?v=1667350435"},{"product_id":"green-mini-nisse-ghost","title":"Green Mini Nisse Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach year, Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj releases limited edition Ghosts for the holidays called\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNisse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulemanden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Santa, adorning a snow-dusted cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32635249197135,"sku":"09-900-0010","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nisse_green.jpg?v=1667350479"},{"product_id":"yuki-no-mannen-snow-penguin-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yuki No Mannen \"Snow Penguin\" Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWatanabe Shuzo in Miyazaki grows sweet potatoes on their family farm and make shochu using spontaneous fermentation with strains of yeast found in the rafters of their building. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral aromas of lavender and honeysuckle, lightly sweet tropical flavors with a slight touch of caramel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% Daichi no Yume \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 17% black \u003cem\u003ekome koji \u003c\/em\u003e(rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged 3-6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 28% \/ Koji: black \/ Distillation: atmospheric \/ Yeast: indigeonous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watanabe Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42971999993935,"sku":"05-300-0091","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/x20211117-DSC02637-2.jpg?v=1749136673"},{"product_id":"silver-mini-nisse-ghost","title":"Silver Mini Nisse Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach year, Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj releases limited edition Ghosts for the holidays called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNisse\u003c\/em\u003e, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulemanden\u003c\/em\u003e, or Santa, adorning a snow-dusted cap. This year, Studio Arhoj released an extra festive silver-capped Nisse. We couldn't resist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43663792373839,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/silver_nisse.jpg?v=1764098779"},{"product_id":"daruma-6-red","title":"Takasaki Red Daruma 6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eTakasaki City in Gunma Prefecture began making daruma almost 200 years ago. In the early 1900s there were nearly 40 daruma makers in the region. Famous for its round shape and meticulously painted faces, these daruma bring good luck and positivity. The rich history of daruma makers culminated into the formation of the Gunma Daruma Doll Manufacturer's Collective. The collective is made up of local daruma makers, and they currently produce 900,000 daruma a year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daruma's purpose is to encourage its owner when achieving a goal – whether it's finding a new home, looking towards graduation, or opening a new business. Fill in left eye with a paint brush or marker when you set a goal, and fill in the right eye when you achieve that goal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaruma also make great gifts for friends and family around you who are looking towards a future milestone in their lives. Help them commemorate their achievements with a Daruma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition daruma throughout your home to help with a healthy and happy \u003cem\u003efeng shui\u003c\/em\u003e in your living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"og:description\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Paper Mache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e6\" x 5.5\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gunma Daruma Doll Manufacturer's Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673597968463,"sku":"14-600-0036","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/6in_daruma.jpg?v=1762465459"},{"product_id":"mars-rye-style-whisky-btl-700ml","title":"Iwai Rye Style Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA harmonious blend of corn and malted barley following the same mash bill as their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/mars-iwai-45-whisky-btl-750ml\"\u003eIwai 45 Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e. This one however is blended with American rye whiskey for an amazingly complex and spicy dram. Notes of warm apple pie, rose, and a hint of root beer this whisky is the first of its kind and one to remember. We couldn't take our noses out of the glass! Ideal for sipping neat, Old Fashioned, and Manhattans alike. Also try it in cider or eggnog for a wonderful spicy kick!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Nagano, Japan by Mars Komagatake Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Malted barley, corn, rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Ex-Bourbon, Ex-Rye\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Non-age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mars Hombo Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43781043748943,"sku":"06-100-0066","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/iwai_rye.jpg?v=1763587812"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-beanie","title":"Umami Mart Beanie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe launched our very own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/umami-mart-cap?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=cap\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ecaps\u003c\/a\u003e in the summer of 2025 to celebrate 13 years, and followed up with these cozy beanies for the winter, so you can show your love for Umami Mart no matter the season! Using 100% sustainable, organic cotton, these beanies are as soft on your noggin as they are soft on the environment. These beanies have been embroidered with our logo, right here in the Bay Area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow your Umami Mart pride with these comfortable, soft 100% organic cotton beanies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Yoko's pick for 2025: \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy favorite item of this year is our Leaf Green Beanie. It has saved me \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the long, cold, bone-dry nights this winter by keeping me warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile doing my chilly morning errands and going on my evening walks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd unlike many of the other beanies I've had in the past, this beanie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euses 100% organic cotton, so it's breathable and I don't have to fret \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout it contributing to the plastic sludge that is the Great Pacific \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarbage Patch!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eEmbroidered by Camputee Press in San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e100% organic cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eOne size fits all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Navy","offer_id":43786591404111,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Leaf Grean","offer_id":43786591436879,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44491040194639,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/um_beanie_green4.jpg?v=1763069301"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/staff-holiday-picks.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}