japanese cuisine

  • Old Bay Is the Secret to a Perfect Bloody Mary Pickle

    Old Bay Is the Secret to a Perfect Bloody Mary Pickle

    At any given moment, my fridge is about 15% pickles. This may not sound that impressive, but it translates to at least four or five jars, which is a respectable — though not excessive — amount. I appreciate all kinds, from the simple fridge pickle to a true lacto-fermented cucumber (or some other vegetable). I…


  • How to Become a Vegetarian (or Eat Less Meat)

    How to Become a Vegetarian (or Eat Less Meat)

    I have some personal news: I went vegan about three or four months ago. Considering that I’ve written thousands of words about how much I love tofu and black bean burgers, this “news” is hardly shocking, but with meat discourse reaching furious new heights (or depths?) every day, it seemed too relevant not to share.