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clayton arakawa
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Flavors of Kimchee Smoked Pork Belly
This dish takes some time to make. But, it's worth the time and effort. When we make this, it doesn't last very long. We use it in...
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clayton arakawa
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Potato Crisps aka Potato Chips
Satisfaction comes from something you can make and it's GOOD!!! You could go to the store and pick up a bag of expensive potato chips. ...
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clayton arakawa
May 25, 20201 min read
Pickled Green Strawberries
One thing about summer is those beautiful red strawberries, sweet and juicy. Â I saw some green ones, not ripe yet, and pickled them. They...
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clayton arakawa
May 12, 20202 min read
Purple Sweet Potato & Tapioca Dumpling
This dumpling is sweet, dense & chewy. I shaped them to look like gnocchi, it's kind of deceiving. This is not the easiest or hardest...
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clayton arakawa
May 4, 20201 min read
BBQ Seasoning
I love this seasoning. It has heat, smoke, sweetness and salt. This is a finishing salt. I like it on Potato Chips, Fried Pork Skins,...
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clayton arakawa
May 4, 20201 min read
Fried Pork Skin
If you make the Fakin’ Bacon and remove the skin you can make this or buy pork skins. You can use this in many different ways.  Eat it...
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clayton arakawa
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Fermented Baby Potatoes
I've heard about fermenting potatoes and wanted to give it a try. It supposed to give you a final product (you will need to cook it...
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clayton arakawa
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Creamy Potato Salad with Pickled Garlic
This potato salad is very rich and creamy. I don't like dry potato salad. This reminds me of a cool version of a country style mashed...
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clayton arakawa
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Red Miso Pickled Garlic
This one take about a month (no it takes a month) to be ready for consumption. The flavor of the garlic mellows over time. You can use...
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