Good morning. It’s nice to be up before dawn this time of year, the sky lightening into morning nautical twilight, the horizon visible even without a view of the actual sun. There’s ...

Add soba noodles, stir, and return water to a boil. Boil noodles until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander under cold running water until cool, about 1 minute.

Make the mentsuyu Stir together 4 cups water, bonito flakes, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and shiitake in a medium saucepan over medium-low, and slowly bring to a simmer. Simmer until flavors ...

Look for soba noodles made from 100% buckwheat for the best flavor. If you cannot find Shaoxing wine, use sake or soju as a substitution — or omit this ingredient if you are avoiding alcohol.

An offbeat journey to the legendary Spanish festival 100 years after the life-changing trip that inspired Ernest Hemingway to write “The Sun Also Rises” For 60 years, cyclists have descended ...

Good fortune in!") to drive away evil spirits and invite happiness into their homes. 🍣 Many also eat Ehomaki, a special sushi roll, while facing the lucky direction of the year to pray for ...