September 2011

Monday photo: Sack of bread, Aix-en-Provence

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A photo and a story, first in a series.

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Ancient mushroom models, plus a recipe for oven-steamed mushrooms

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How ancient Japanese people in the north foraged for mushrooms, plus a super-simple mushroom recipe.

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Many-flavored Japanese Kit Kats: not really

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The famous flavored Kit Kats sold in Japan are not quite what you'd call delicious treats.

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The "Indo Karii" at Nakamuraya in Shinjuku, Tokyo plus the three degrees of curry hotness

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Japanese curry hotness levels, and my favorite childhood curry.

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Personal update

Hi everyone. I put up a post about my health situation over on my personal site. Please take a look if you're interested.

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The House Vermont Curry Mystery

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How a Japanese curry mix got to be named after a New England state not exactly known for curry.

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