Yummy Links: From Leftover Pizza to Outdoor Dining in SF


Updated 06/08/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

How to Reheat Leftover Pizza and Other Tips From the Food World

The best way to reheat leftover pizza. — Slice Paula Deen has been robbed by her maid. — Huffington Post Food The person behind Ruth Bourdain is still a mystery. — Wall Street Journal Yelp has partnered with Opentable. — Eater All salt is not created equal. — Chow Is seaweed the new superfood? — The Epi-Log The two Franks behind The Frankies Spuntino Cookbook discuss their dreams Read more

Healthy Eating Tip: Make Nori Wraps Like Alicia Silverstone


Updated 01/02/12 4:31 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Healthy Eating Tip: Make Nori Wraps Like Alicia Silverstone

The Kind Diet book by Alicia Silverstone doesn't hit stores until Fall, but you don't have to wait until then to get a taste of her vegan tips. A common qualm about veganism is that meals are time-consuming, but this famous vegan implied that doesn't have to be true and said, "One of the recipes in my book is leftover nori (a type of seaweed) wraps. Anything in the fridge I want to use up, I Read more

Would You Eat This Dried Seaweed?


Updated 12/06/09 2:26 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 14 comments

Would You Eat This Dried Seaweed?

On a recent trip to Berkeley, I discovered my new favorite destination: the Berkeley Bowl Marketplace. At this independent supermarket, I tasted previously unheard-of fruits and chose between 10 different varieties of carrots. There was also an abundant selection of dried seaweed on display. While I love nori — the dried seaweed that's used in sushi — I wasn't so sure about consuming these Read more

Definition: Agar Agar


Updated 07/13/09 10:50 PM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Agar Agar

Agar Agar Sometimes called Japanese gelatin, this is a natural vegetarian replacement for gelatin. Made from dried tasteless seaweed, it's widely used in Asia as a setting agent. Stronger than gelatin, it can be found in block, powder, strand, or flake form. Source Read more

Make a Japanese-Inspired Salad, Live Longer in the Process


Updated 05/16/12 1:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Salad Japanese

Japanese woman live to be almost 90 years old, which is a record high the world over. And while a lot of factors contribute to a long life, diet is certainly one of them. A bowl of udon or a plate of sushi might not appeal to you every night, but there are a few simple ways to tweak your salad using elements of this heart-healthy cuisine. Soba noodles In Japan, soba noodles are served either hot Read more

Food For the Seoul: A Korean Cuisine Primer


Updated 03/17/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Basic Korean Foods and Ingredients

Source: Flickr User aemosion The Korean Peninsula's position between China and Japan might lead you to believe that the cuisine is heavily influenced by both countries, but over the centuries, Korean food has developed into a genre quite distinct from its neighbors. Perhaps best known for smoky barbecue and spicy pickled cabbage kimchi, the cuisine actually is heavy on seafood and vegetables Read more

10 Healthy Pantry and Fridge Staples For Busy People


Updated 03/11/12 9:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Eating Tips For a Busy Person

If a busy schedule makes it hard for you to make healthy homemade meals and refuel yourself after a hard workout, here are 10 shopping tips to keep in mind when combing through the supermarket aisles. These shopping habits will make it easier for you to eat healthier and prepare home-cooked meals that will fit into your busy schedule. Keep canned tuna and/or beans in your pantry at all times to Read more

Hwae Dup Bap (Korean Sashimi Salad)


Updated 03/06/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Korean Sashimi Salad

As a self-professed experienced eater, Yoo Eatz tells us the story of her introduction to Korean food, and, boy, does it sound delicious. By the time I entered college, I thought of myself as a rather experienced eater. Born and raised in a multicultural family in the San Francisco Bay Area, I had been exposed to all sorts of foods from the get-go and was rarely fazed by anything "weird" Read more

How to Read a Sushi Menu


Updated 02/22/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Types of Sushi: Glossary of Sushi Terms

There's no food more beloved by seafood lovers than sushi. The Japanese treat is low-fat, filling, and adorably bite-size. But unless you were raised with chopsticks in one hand and a bento box in the other, the world of rice rolls can be a bit trying to navigate. If you aren't fluent in sushi-speak, there's no need to worry. We've compiled a go-to glossary that'll help you keep everything Read more

Link Time: Watch the Trailer For Rachael vs. Guy


Updated 01/27/12 10:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off

Watch this trailer for Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off — Eater Cooking with nori, or roasted seaweed, at home — The FN Dish How to host a holiday cookie party — Vegetarian Times New Jersey institution De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies is closing — Grub Street Philly An ode to the Cincinnati Chili Cheese Coney — Food Republic Where to eat top-notch Christmas meals around the country — Read more