A cook's journey to Japan: fish tales and rice paddies: 100 homestyle recipes from Japanese kitchens

**"Her book presents the rather overlooked side of Japanese cooking—home cooking for the family. Each recipe has step-by-step photographs, which make the whole process much less intimidating, and even, easy."—GOOP by Gwyneth Paltrow**__A Cook's Journey to Japan__ is a marvelous collection of recipes based on one woman's journey through the simple, yet evocative, everyday foods found across Japan. This heartwarming—and hunger-inducing—book recounts the author's journey through Japan as she gathered recipes from everyday Japanese people—from wives, husbands, mothers and fathers to innkeepers and line cooks at cafés. The recipes are adapted when necessary to capture the authentic flavors and spirit of simple but delicious home cooking.__A Cook's Journey to Japan__ is a lovely introduction to the authentic foods eaten by everyday Japanese people.**"Making these dishes was fun—they were soulful and totally suited to everyday cooking. I followed every recipe to a T; each worked very well, was precisely written and easy to prepare. Ultimately, the thing I liked about the book is that it worked. It's refreshing. It was to the point and exact."—Food52.com, Tournament of Cookbooks, 16 Most Notable Cookbooks of 2010**

a Cook's Journey To Japan Is A Marvelous Collection Of Recipes Based On One Woman's Journey Through The Simple, Yet Evocative, Everyday Foods Found Across Japan. This Heartwarming—and Hunger-inducing—book Recounts The Author's Journey Through Japan As She Gathered Recipes From Everyday Japanese People—from Wives, Husbands, Mothers And Fathers To Innkeepers And Line Cooks At Cafés. The Recipes Are Adapted When Necessary To Capture The Authentic Flavors And Spirit Of Simple But Delicious Home Cooking.

a Cook's Journey To Japan Is A Lovely Introduction To The Authentic Foods Eaten By Everyday Japanese People.

publishers Weekly

feldner, A Food Enthusiast And Japanophile, Offers An Intimate And Colorful Guide To Traditional Japanese Home Cooking In This Unique And Attractive Collection. Focusing On Recipes Collected From A Wide Swath Of Life, From Grandmothers To Waitresses To Fishermen, She Highlights Often Overlooked Techniques And Ingredients. Most Recipes Are Prefaced By A Short Story About The Individual Who Shared It, Offering Glimpses Into Japanese Culture As Well As Cuisine. Feldner Also Offers A Short Tutorial On Cooking Tools, A Section On Techniques, Including Grating Wasabi And Pressing Tofu, And A Particularly Helpful Guide To Essential Japanese Ingredients Such As Burdock And Dashi. Recipes Are Homey And Mostly Uncomplicated, Ranging From Pork And Leek Miso Soup And Sesame Fried Chicken To Salmon Teriyaki And Spicy Pan-seared Eggplant. Desserts And Drinks Are Also Well Represented, With Oolong Tea Chiffon Cake, Sugar Bread Sticks, And Gingerade. Feldner Also Includes A Section On The Basics, Such As Stocks And Various Types Of Rice. Entertaining, With Striking Full Color Photographs Throughout, This Book Shows That Japanese Home Cooking Is More Than Sushi And Noodles, Providing New Perspective On Everyday Japanese Home Fare. (apr.)

"Her book presents the rather overlooked side of Japanese cooking—home cooking for the family. Each recipe has step-by-step photographs, which make the whole process much less intimidating, and even, easy."—GOOP by Gwyneth Paltrow A Cook's Journey to Japan is a marvelous collection of recipes based on one woman's journey through the simple, yet evocative, everyday foods found across Japan. This heartwarming—and hunger-inducing—book recounts the author's journey through Japan as she gathered recipes from everyday Japanese people—from wives, husbands, mothers and fathers to innkeepers and line cooks at cafés. The recipes are adapted when necessary to capture the authentic flavors and spirit of simple but delicious home cooking. A Cook's Journey to Japan is a lovely introduction to the authentic foods eaten by everyday Japanese people. "Making these dishes was fun—they were soulful and totally suited to everyday cooking. I followed every recipe to a T; each worked very well, was precisely written and easy to prepare. Ultimately, the thing I liked about the book is that it worked. It's refreshing. It was to the point and exact."—Food52.com, Tournament of Cookbooks, 16 Most Notable Cookbooks of 2010 'This inviting book is the warmest introduction to Japanese cuisine you could hope to find. Sarah Marx Feldner worked in Japan as an English teacher, but it was the country's food (everyday home-cooked fare, in particular) that captured her attention. Here, she shares her discoveries through charming stories and 100 appealing recipes, such as Crispy Rice Snacks, Soy-Glazed Chicken Wings, Braised Spare Ribs, and Cold Sesame Noodle Salad. Each hunger-inducing recipe is thoughtfully written and most are tantalizingly photographed. And nothing seems too foreign or difficult, which was Feldner's goal. She hoped readers would say, I can make that!''And you will.''--Fine Cooking' This book is an inside peek into how everyday Japanese people are cooking. Popular standards on Japanese menus are present as well as contemporary influences from other cultures--all with an unmistakable Japanese flair. The author shares stories from her travels and guides the reader with clear instructions to prepare delicious Japanese dishes in their kitchen. This book is a marvellous collection of recipes based on one woman's journey through the simple, yet evocative, everyday foods found across Japan