Japanese

Mar 29, 2013

I'm not sure about you all but I've been absolutely dying the last few days from allergies. DYIN', I tell ya! I haven't had allergies this bad in at least 5+ years. They were so bad that I had to spend all of yesterday in bed sleeping. I felt lik...

Down the Stretch They Come…

Sacramento Vegetable Gardening -

Bill Bird -

Feb 23, 2013

Momotaro TomatoesMomotaro. That's the answer to the annual Bird Heirloom Tomato Contest of: Guess which variety of tomato seed germinates first? NeCole Brownwell Scott of Antelope, CA was on top of her game with her guess of Momotaro, which isn't all t...

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Dining: Ryu Jin Ramen House in downtown Sacramento

A Girl And Her Fork -

Ally Gaffan -

Jan 8, 2013

Dining: Ryu Jin Ramen House in downtown Sacramento

1831 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. (916) 341-0488,http://ryujinramen.comIn many Asian cultures, noodles are eaten at the start of a new year because they symbolize longevity. So I was ecstatic when my friend Eric suggested we grab some ramen last Fri...

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Recipe: Chicken udon noodle soup

Stealth Cooking -

Maire Gilbert -

Nov 16, 2012

This noodle soup recipe is loosely based on two traditional Japanese style soups. Noodle soup is usually served with simply a few cubes of tofu and some green onions. Chicken and vegetables may be cooked in a tasty broth, then served strained, wi...

Recipe: Japanese soba salad

A Girl And Her Fork -

Ally Gaffan -

Jul 3, 2012

Japanese soba (buckwheat noodles) are a staple in the cupboards at my cottage. They're so versatile. During the summertime, I use them to make zaru soba and in the winter, I usually toss them in some hot tsuyu with a few veggies and some tempura. For p...

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