{"title":"For the Boss","description":"What do you give to your boss who seems to have it all? Whether it's something they can put on their desk, hang in the office, or a celebratory bottle of sake, these gifts will stand out in a sea of gifts they will receive this year.","products":[{"product_id":"bartenders-toolkit","title":"Umami Mart Bartender's Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDelight the bartender in your life with this special Umami Mart Bartender's Toolkit. It's complete with all the essentials to make the perfect cocktail: jigger for measuring, mixing glass for building, barspoon for stirring, and strainer for pouring. This collection will make a gorgeous and functional addition to any bar. Cheers! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/umami-mart-diamond-cut-mixing-glass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=73790c3d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eUmami Mart Diamond Cut Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e (Umami Mart; 17 oz) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/julep-strainer\"\u003eJulep \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/julep-strainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eStrainer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e (Yukiwa; 6.25\"H x 3.25\"W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/stainless-steel-0-75-0-5oz-jigger-with-lines\"\u003eStainless Steel Jigger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e (Yukiwa; 0.75 oz \/ 0.5 oz (0.25 oz line))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/stainless-steel-teardrop-barspoon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1e1ceb90a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eStainless Steel Teardrop Barspoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e(Yukiwa; 13.5\"L)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAll products made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":286146834,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/btk_ss_reg_teardrop4.jpg?v=1737576264"},{"product_id":"obake-print","title":"Obake Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eDress up the kids room or the living room with these playful prints that will fit perfectly into standard 8x10 frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print features an \"Obake\" or ghost, illustrated by Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj and makes a great housewarming or baby shower gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint only, frame not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 8\"x10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Low-VOC soy-based inks on recycled cardstock made with 30% post consumer waste fiber \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in Oakland, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":347327577,"sku":"14-100-0031","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/um_prints_obake_white.jpg?v=1492115400"},{"product_id":"kamotsuru-tokusei-gold-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kamotsuru Tokusei Gold Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a long-time best-selling sake at Umami Mart! A rare daiginjo (not junmai daiginjo), this sake is aromatic and quite dry. This is by any measure a killer sake for the price, but for those keeping score, each bottle comes with two gold flakes! A winner, as far as we're concerned. Snag this attractive-looking bottle for your next birthday obligation or just to enjoy on your own! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePresident Obama and the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe celebrated with this bottle of sake alongside their 12-course omakase meal at Sukiyabashi Jiro in 2014 – so you know this bottle is made for a special occasion! Featuring two gold leaves, Toji Ide-san recommends having this in a wine glass or ochoko very \u003cstrong\u003ewell chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e. Truly ahead of its time, this daiginjo was released in 1958, before the ginjo boom. Unlike other floral daiginjos, this sake is bold and full of umami – making it an ideal sake for pairing with food. In addition to \u003cstrong\u003esushi\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ide-san recommends this sake with \u003cstrong\u003esalted fava beans\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evinegared oysters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hiroshima, Japan by Kamotsuru Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Hattan 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16.4% \/ SMV: +1.5 \/ Acidity: 1.2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamotsuru Sake Brewing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7562258113,"sku":"04-500-0020","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kamotsuru_jdg.jpg?v=1463698965"},{"product_id":"nanbu-bijin-shinpaku-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Nanbu Bijin \"Shinpaku\" Junmai Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShinpaku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the starchy core of rice grains. When rice is polished for making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edaiginjo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sake, at least 50% of the outer portion of the rice needs to be removed, leaving the \u003c\/span\u003eshinpaku\u003cspan\u003e. When rice grains are polished down, revealing the \u003c\/span\u003eshinpaku\u003cspan\u003e, brewers can create more aromatic, fruity brews. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sake is no exception. It has a smooth aroma of pears (and a hint of mushrooms upon opening) and a structured sweetness in taste that is mild yet ends dry. Enjoy this bottle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at your next \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoyster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etemaki sushi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e party!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Iwate, Japan by Nanbu Bijin Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernal remaining): Yamadanishiki 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e16% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nanbu Bijin Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29076155783,"sku":"04-500-0031","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/shinpaku.jpg?v=1492115138"},{"product_id":"hinoki-bath-bag","title":"Hinoki Bath Bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHinoki\u003c\/em\u003e, or Japanese Cypress has a soothingly minty, lemon fresh aroma that opens the nasal passages and signals relaxation. Each sachet is filled with rejuvenating hinoki shavings that give off a forest fresh aroma when dropped into a hot bath. Go ahead and treat yourself to an \u003cem\u003eonsen\u003c\/em\u003e-like experience without having to pay for the plane ticket to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package comes with two sachets and each sachet can be used up to three times. Hang dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10\"L x 4-1\/2\" W x 2\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Hinoki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sachets come in an air-tight aluminum package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Kochi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tosaryu Hinoki Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49853118410,"sku":"14-300-0022","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tosaryu_hinoki.jpg?v=1548952440"},{"product_id":"mac-nakiri-knife-6-5","title":"MAC Nakiri Knife 6.5\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSlice greens and tomatoes like a ninja with this \u003cem\u003enakiri\u003c\/em\u003e knife. This knife by MAC is a\u003cspan\u003e double-edged \u003cem\u003eusuba\u003c\/em\u003e (vegetable knife) used for thinly slicing fruits and vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e. Thanks to its thin blade, nakiris will slice right through vegetables and meet your cutting board without the horizontal push and pull that can make vegetables raggedy or smushed. It c\u003cspan\u003ean also be used as a multi-purpose knife for slicing meats and seafood (but not through bone or frozen foods).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut cucumbers, daikon, and cabbage. Recommended for chefs and home kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 6.5\" blade is comprised of \u003cspan\u003eforged molybdenum steel, the same material used for swords in Japan in the 14th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThis forging method produces a blade that is both durable and easy to sharpen. The blade is ground on both sides – making it it a knife suitable for right-handed or left-handed chefs. The comfortable handle ensures stability when slicing and dicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you love going to the farmers market and stocking up on greens, or are looking for a gift for your favorite vegetarian friend, this knife may be the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 11.38\"L (6.5\"L blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Molybdenum steel, pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12334342635599,"sku":"11-200-0008","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mac_nakiri.jpg?v=1527201568"},{"product_id":"igamono-black-steam-donabe","title":"Igamono Black Steam Donabe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis rustic \u003cem\u003edonabe\u003c\/em\u003e features three pieces: the donabe body, a lid, and a steam grate. In addition to performing all the duties that a regular donabe provides, the steam grate allows you to steam dumplings, vegetables, and \u003cem\u003emochi\u003c\/em\u003e. This double-duty donabe features a deep black glaze for a modern feel on its earthy textured surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDonabe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional Japanese earthenware cooking pot that i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is meant to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplaced directly onto a flame to cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enabemono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or one-pot dishes like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esukiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyosenabe. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-loved donabe can last for years, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe best part of cooking in a donabe is the experience. Made for communal cooking, it's best enjoyed with a group of friends or family. This Black Steamer Donabe can serve about four to five people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eIgamono Black Steam Donabe is available for Local Pick Up only. If this item is in your cart only the local pick up option will appear (shipping options will not appear). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10-3\/4\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds 67 fluid ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic with stainless steel tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe donabe body, a lid, a steam grate, plus stainless steel tongs to lift the steam grater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Iga, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonabe Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the bottom of the pot with a cloth before placing on the stove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t soak the entire pot in water to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry completely after cleaning and store in a cool dark place to avoid mold growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove stains with kitchen-grade bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a trivet to avoid scratching your table top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven + microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used on gas stoves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on electric or induction cooktops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for deep frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Season Your Donabe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method will seal the microscopic pores of the clay to prevent breakage and avoid stains and odors from seeping into the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the donabe to about 80% with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 bowl of cooked rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to boil on medium low heat and cook the porridge on low heat for 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the porridge cool to room temperature (about 1 hour).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard the porridge and rinse with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry it with a clean cloth and allow to air dry completely overnight before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nagatani Seito Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12381290561615,"sku":"ZW-22, BT-01","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/steam_donabe.jpg?v=1599597096"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-japanese-spice-set","title":"Umami Mart Japanese Spice Set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-mixed for Umami Mart by the Oaktown Spice Shop, this trio of Japanese spices is ideal for creating many Japan-inspired dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eShichimi Togarashi\u003c\/strong\u003e features black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, chili flakes, orange zest, sansho, and nori. Sprinkle it on your ramen, udon, and other noodles, or grilled meats and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created the essence of savoriness with our \u003cstrong\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e, an easy to use spice blend. Try it as a rub. We also like it on eggs, fried rice, sandwiches, fried chicken, and pretty much everything else that goes in our mouths. Go gangbusters with glutamates without the MSG! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a yellow curry powder with a wonderful savory aroma. Use it to make Japanese curry sauce from scratch to eat over steamed rice, ramen, or udon noodles.Try it in curried chiken or egg salad Sprinkle it onto chicken karaage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-shichimi-togarashi\"\u003eShichimi Togarashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-umami-salt\"\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/a\u003e (2.7 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Japanese Curry Powder\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/japanese-curry-powder?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f0fd18c38\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e (1.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glass jars with plastic tops; packaged in a white gift box with decorative sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Oakland, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oaktown Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13623772938319,"sku":"13-1000-0014","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2023_spice_set.jpg?v=1699655439"},{"product_id":"one-cup-sake-trio","title":"One Cup Sake Trio","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a fun set of One-Cup Sakes that we love for its range of flavor profiles, and of course the packaging of each! These sakes vary from fruity to full-bodied, to suit your mood for any occasion or meal. One-cups are a great way to try new sakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 sake one-cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePackaged in a white gift box with gold sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAll sakes brewed in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSakes may vary from photo, depending on availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283288539215,"sku":"04-600-0003","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2025_onecup.jpg?v=1764196816"},{"product_id":"mac-mighty-slicer-sashimi-knife-10-5","title":"MAC Mighty Slicer Sashimi Knife 10.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've ever tried to prepare sashimi or sushi, you've probably learned pretty quickly that having the right knife makes a huge difference. Even the freshest fish doesn't make great sashimi if it's sliced poorly – you can easily ruin the texture, the look, and the taste of your most important ingredient with the wrong knife. Traditionally in Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e knives – very sharp, slender single-beveled blade knives – are used to cut raw fish and soft meats with clean precision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're big fans of the Japanese-made \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Yanagi Knife\u003cspan\u003e, which is lightweight, ergonomic, but razor-sharp enough to prepare paper thin slices of hirame, melt-in-your-mouth cuts of toro, or bite-sized pieces of beef tataki with ease. Its long 10\" blade is forged with molybdenum steel, the same material used for making samurai swords. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't have to be a sushi chef to use a \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Yanagi Knife\u003cspan\u003e. Use it to expertly prepare beef carpaccio, Nova Scotia lox, or rare steak for pho. And just imagine slicing that holiday ham with one of these bad boys. Lookin' sharp, real sharp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut sashimi, and even cucumbers. Recommended for chefs and home kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MAC knife was forged with molybdenum steel, the same material used for swords in Japan in the 14th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/nybKlzwrMMo\"\u003eEric Ripert\u003c\/a\u003e, Thomas Keller, and sushi chef Kunio use MAC knives, but we didn't know MAC knives could do this! 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Made in Japan with a 6-1\/2\" inch blade forged from molybdenum steel (the same metal used to make samurai swords back in the day), the MAC Santoku knife is sturdy, well-balanced, and made to handle all means of slicing, dicing, and mincing.This knife will last you a lifetime (with proper handling and regular sharpening, natch), so please, for the love of god, bid adieu to that Ikea knife and say hello to MAC, the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut anything – meat, vegetables, and tofu. He says, \"This is the best knife to use so you don't cut yourself.\" Recommended for home kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAC knives have a thin blade so cuts are effortless. Instead of using force when cutting, the blade does all the work. The lightweight, ergonomic design of MAC knives also reduce fatigue while slicing and dicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/nybKlzwrMMo\"\u003eEric Ripert\u003c\/a\u003e, Thomas Keller, and sushi chef Kunio use MAC knives, but we didn't know MAC knives could do this! 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