Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit
“Candice has created a guide to an ancient, common-sense and approachable way of living. In a crowded wellness space, Kintsugi Wellness truly stands out.”-Sophia Amoruso, founder and CEO, GirlbossWhere we come from is who we are. And Candice Kumai’s Japanese heritage has guided her journey back to health at every turn. Now, in Kintsugi Wellness, Candice shares what she’s learned and …
Even for those who have never eaten in one of his restaurants, the name Nobu conjures up a magical world where diners enjoy luxurious food in a chic and glamorous setting.As one of the most celebrated chefs today, Nobu Matsuhisa is also one of the most international. His ever-expanding worldwide empire of fashionable restaurants now numbers thirteen, and …
Musubi are beloved for their simplicity, portability and satisfying blend of tender rice and savory fillings. Now, Hawaii’s premiere musubi maker, Manabu Asaoka, introduces the culinary history and cultural importance behind the dish, along with surprising statistics, essential tools and techniques, and easy-to-follow recipes to make tasty musubi at home. Charmingly and colorfully illustrated in the Japanese yuru-kyara …
In Japan, the old ways have prevailed well into the 21st century. Small family run shops still make miso, tofu, shoyu, tamari, amazake and other traditional healing foods the same way they were made centuries ago. Perched on ladders, tamari makers gently stir fermenting brew in two-hundred-year-old wood vessels that easily top ten feet. Farmers cultivate shiitake and …
Tokyo Local: Cult Recipes From the Street that Make the City
This gorgeous cookbook captures the vibrant heartbeat of a city obsessed with food. It’s the chicken-skin yakitori you eat at 2 a.m. in a bar the size of a cupboard. It’s the pork curry you devour after having to line up for 45 minutes with a bunch of excited teenagers. It’s the yuzu ramen you slurp after ordering …
Acclaimed chef, writer and television personality Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose (Kill The Poor) return for the follow-up to their #1 New York Times bestseller GET JIRO from Vertigo.In GET JIRO: BLOOD AND SUSHI, Bourdain and Rose examine the origins of the mysterious Jiro and what made him into the chef he has become. Born the heir to …
Fish and rice are undoubtedly the pillars of Japanese cuisine, and for good reasons. First, Japan is an archipelago, and has a special relationship with the sea. The meat has been banned for a long time, even for religious reasons, and most of the arable land are devoted to rice and tea. Rice has, in Japanese, various names, …
12 Lessons on Sushi: Become an Expert on Ordering, Eating, and Making the Best Sushi
Learn everything you need to know about sushi. The world of premium quality sushi is fascinating and complex, and 12 Lessons on Sushi is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about this healthy, flavorful, and visually stimulating indulgence. Are you interested in learning about sushi but don’t know where to start? Do you want to …
Cook with Ami: Japanese Home-Style Dishes for Family & Friends
Despite the long hours Ami spends at the busy Japanese artisan patisserie she runs with her husband, her day doesn’t end when they lock up in the evening. Back home, she dons the domestic apron and prepares a full meal that the two of them can enjoy. These meals usually consist of a soup, a staple, three to …
JapanEasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to (Actually) Cook at Home
What are your favorite Japanese dishes? Sushi? Surprisingly easy. Gyoza? Very easy. Karaage? Soooooo easy! Tempura? Stupidly easy. Yakitori, yakisoba, miso soup? Easy, easy, easy. It’s easy to be intimidated by Japanese food, but in JapanEasy, Tim Anderson offers an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible (but authentic) dishes. It …