What is Umami? Ponder the oyster. Tom yum. Carne asada. All umami. Don't try to define it! Just surrender to the addiction; savor the flavor implosion.
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Loading ...July 15, 2010
I was checking up on the backend of Umamimart the other day, and noticed something peculiar– someone had landed on this here blog by Googling the keyword phrase, “whore teacup.”
After a little Googling myself, I came to find that Lady Gaga had posted a
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July 12, 2010
I’ve been in the US for 14 years, and I have pretty much tried all of what this great country has to offer for the kitchen. As you remember, from Smart Lidz to vegetable-life-prolonging bags to cheap
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June 10, 2010
The 25th Umamiventure took place at Hida Tool and Hardware in Berkeley. After writing about sharpening Carbon and Stainless Steel
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October 9, 2009
September 11, 2008
Tmonkey is very grumpy in the morning. He depends on his morning coffee to wake up!
Recently he purchased a new coffee making device called the Aeropress Coffee/Espresso Maker. The old espresso machine was pooping out, and this
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June 25, 2008
May 20, 2008
For my birthday, Kuni, my dad, handed me this box. A new diamond necklace, perhaps? Um, there is no way in hell that would EVER happen- I’m not even sure my mom has gotten anything of that sort since
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September 4, 2007
I used to have a LOT of kitchen gadgets. Well, I still do, but I managed to sell food processor, and other various items. Pasta maker is something I am looking into for next purchase.
My Kitchen Aid stand mixer is an item from heaven if you cook or bake. It makes my life so much easier, and a
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August 22, 2007
WARNING! If you don’t like bloody stories, or don’t want to see the reality of cooking disasters, do not read this post.
Many people don’t follow rules. Sometimes they end up going to a jail, sometimes pastries don’t get as fluffy as hoped, or this time, it ended up pretty bloody and painful.
A mandoline slicer is a great kitchen gadget to
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July 18, 2007
I was watching the Today Show this morning, and Bittman was explaining to Lauer that we do not need to buy expensive kitchen stuff. He said one can go to any restaurant supply store and buy cheap stuff. I do see his point
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