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Have you Heard of Sea Caviar Salad?

Have you Heard of Sea Caviar Salad? April 11, 2020 Captain Q Have you heard of "Umibudo"? The Japanese name literally translates to sea (umi) grapes (budo). It's a kind of algae species (caulerpa lentillifer) that is very popular in Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa and in some parts of...

Omakase At Sea: The Making Of A Fishing Trip

Omakase At Sea: The Making Of A Fishing Trip July 3, 2018 Captain Q In fine dining, omakase is a Japanese phrase meaning "I'll leave it up to you", and originates from the term makaseru, or "to entrust" (source: wikipedia). In an omakase meal, diners leave it to the chef...