Compacted soil is detrimental to water and air circulation. Because of the density ofcompacted soil, grass roots can’t grow as deep and water doesn’t drain as well, which can lead to diseases in the root system. For best practice, have your soil tested every so often to see if your ...
The fresh edamame pods are in season between June to September, so you can hunt for them in your local Japanese grocery stores or farmers markets! Look for fresh pods with stems attached and they should look bright, plump, and slightly fuzzy. For this classic Japanese edamame recipe, we’re...
Update: I've updated this post substantially in these two articles, 10 years later: How to cook great Japanese style rice, and How to make sushi rice (shari). Please take a look there - you'll probably find them a lot clearer. I've learned a lot myself i
When buying corn, the husks (outer green covering) should be bright green and fit snugly around the ear of corn. The kernels should be in tight rows right to the tip of the ear of corn, and be plump and milky (if you accidently pop one!). ...
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