Hojicha (roasted green tea) ice cream is extremely nutty and aromatic. And because of that, the emulsified ice cream base is well-suited to carry all that flavor straight to your mouth. It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy the warmth of summer. You can serve this on its own, or with whipped cream, either […]
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Gomaae (sesame-soy sauce dressing) may become one of your favorite ways to eat your vegetables. And this new variation is not only delicious, but also visually striking. We normally don’t eat black specked food every day, now do we? The flavor is similar to the white sesame seeds, however, black sesame is just a little
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I remember growing up watching Popeye eat cans of spinach and instantly growing big muscles. That still didn’t get me to want to eat spinach. I guess back then I was a little stubborn. I don’t know when, but as I grew older I eventually began to like spinach. Aside from just sauteing it with some
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Today we’re making tofu kabayaki. This tofu is a tasty alternative to the traditional unagi (eel) kabayaki. I’ll save the superlatives, but I can assure you that this will have you full and enjoying the full essence of the kabayaki experience in no time. Just as you would with regular kabayaki, you can add a bit
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Mentsuyu (noodle soup base) is one tasty way to season your noodles. Mentsuyu is commonly used for udon, soba, somen noodles. But, it can also be used to season tempura and appetizers like agedashi tofu or ohitashi. While there are many variations this recipe is one of my favorites. It calls for ichiban dashi which
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Daikon radish salad with bean sprouts (moyashi) and spinach is a tasty way to get some more vegetables in your diet. The salad’s primary seasoning is made up of the magic combination of soy sauce, sesame seeds, vinegar, and sesame oil. Overall, the flavors are savory and the salad has plenty of interesting textures thanks
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After waiting for a long long time, I finally made it to see the Inifinity Room at the Broad! Here’s a short trip report from our little adventure visiting the Broad Museum, little Tokyo and the Arts District in Los Angeles.  The Broad Museum The Broad opened up a few years ago and
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One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is cold somen. These Japanese noodles are light and refreshing and combining these with shiso, tomato and a bit of sesame oil makes for an easy and tasty meal. But wait… There’s more! We’re adding chicken too. But this is no ordinary chicken… This chicken’ll
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Have you tried your hand at growing microgreens yet? If not, read on and watch my video to learn about an easy and quick way to get started using this kit! This post was sponsored by True Leaf Market. Make sure to check out their selection of seeds, gardening supplies and more @ https://www.trueleafmarket.com/ Why grow
Miso Marinated Black Cod is one of my favorite ways to not only eat miso, but also fish! The miso marinade is sweet and salty and packs a ton of umami. (remember 1 ton = 1,000 pounds!) If you can’t find black cod, your best bet is a fatty fish like Chilean seabass or other
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