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The essence of Japan is captured in this collection of recipes ranging from essential stocks, sauces and pickles, to rustic one-pot dishes such as soba noodles and elegant and exotic presentations. This fascinating book of recipes, gathered and photographed in Japan, also explains the correct use of ingredients and the way Japanese meals are traditionally structured and presented.

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This large-format volume is the first in a new series from the publisher of the “World Cookbook” series, whose attractive paperback cookbooks feature an array of international cuisines. Here, Fukushima offers recipes for traditional, generally uncomplicated dishes, most of them shown in full-page, color close-ups; there are also color photographs of ingredients and techniques for making sushi, preparing tempura, etc. Hiroko Shimbo’s authoritative The Japanese Kitchen (LJ 11/15/00) is the new standard on this topic, but Fukushima’s book provides a good introduction. For most collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Harumi Kurihara, Japan’s most popular cooking expert, earned raves from critics and home cooks around the world for her award-winning English-language debut, Harumi’s Japanese Cooking. Now she returns with a second-and more intimate- collection written specifically with the Western palate in mind. Harumi’s Japanese Home Cooking presents seventy new recipes that exemplify her irresistible, down-to-earth style and simplicity-from Clear Soup with Pork, Spinach Dumplings, and Prawns in Chili Sauce to Potato Salad Japanese Style and Harumi’s Baked Cheesecake. In addition, the book presents authentic preparation techniques and serving suggestions

About the Author

Harumi Kurihara is Japan’s most popular cooking and lifestyle personality. A nationwide sensation in her home country, she appears on Japanese television and produces her own brands of kitchenware, tableware, clothing, and interior design. Her first cookbook in English, Harumi’s Japanese Cooking (more…)

Review

“With Real Food for Healthy Kids, a new cookbook by Tracey Seaman and Tanya Wenman Steel, wholesome meals may find their way onto the table on more regular basis.” (San Francisco Chronicle )”The book is not about health food with a capital H, but simply wholesome nutritious food that kids will eat.” (Winston-Salem Journal )”Steel, editor in chief of Epicurious.com, and Seaman cover plenty of nutrition basics, then put them into practice with appealing, kid-friendly recipes. Offerings cover cookie-jar treats (usually spiked with whole-wheat flour) and everything from breakfast to dessert.” (Columbus Dispatch )”Here’s a book that will help parents help their kids.” (Sacramento Bee )”Like a modern, family-oriented version of The Joy of Cooking.” (Austin American-Statesman )”Seaman and Steel created their recipes with the premise that tasty food, well prepared from fresh, simple ingredients does not need to be dressed up and ties with a bow for children to eat it.” ( (more…)

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Japanese boxed lunches are called bento (or obento). These cute, yummy, healthy lunches are all the rage in Japan, where mothers think of them as an expression of love for their children. Bento boxes can be made from scratch, but they are also a great way to enjoy leftovers. Easy, nutritious, super-cute meals are just minutes away! “Yum-Yum Bento Box” is a collection of simple recipes for adorable bento box lunches suitable for children and adults. They are almost too cute to eat!

About the Author

Crystal Watanabe a.k.a. Pikko Pots makes bento boxes for her two preschool-aged children. She is a contributor to 500 Bento Lunches: 500 Unique Recipes for Brilliant Bento (Korero Books 2008). Launched in 2007, her Web site Adventures in Bento Making (aibento.net) is a popular forum for bento makers worldwide; it has been featured on Boing Boing. She lives on Oahu, Hawaii, the island where Lost is filmed. Maki Ogawa is a Japanese mom famous for the cute bent (more…)

Review

” organic, sustainable bento recipes are terrific, but what’s really stunning are the vibrant illustrations.”  —Gourmet

Home-packed lunches with small portions of varied delicious foods are a Japanese tradition that fits perfectly into a contemporary, healthy foodie diet. Organic, sustainable bento recipes are included, ranging from traditional Japanese to modern bento. With 500 unique recipes, stunningly vibrant illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions, this is the perfect cookbook for a busy lifestyle.

Product Details

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: Korero Books (April 1, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0955339855
ISBN-13: 978-0955339851

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