Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Cook delicious and authentic Japanese meals in the comfort of your own home with this easy-to-use homestyle Japanese cookbook!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; At twenty-eight years of age, Sarah Marx Feldner quit her job, sold her house, and moved to Japan to pursue her passion for Japanese food and cooking. andlt;Iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/Iandgt; is the result of her adventures traveling throughout Japan, sampling home-cooked meals and collecting recipes from Japanese friends and avid cooks she met along the way. andlt;Iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/Iandgt; is a totally unique Japanese cookbook that tells the story of the everyday dishes that Japanese people eat at homeand#8212;including many popular standards such as:andlt;ULandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Salmon Teriyakiandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Tonkatsuandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Chicken Yakitoriandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Sushi Hand Rollsandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Miso Soup with Baby Clamsandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt;Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Noodles)andlt;/LIandgt;andlt;/ULandgt;The difference is that these homestyle dishes are ones you will never see in any other cookbook. And as we know, foods prepared at home by experienced cooks are far more tastyand#8212;and also more healthyand#8212;than the restaurant versions found in most Japanese cooking books.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Sarah's fascinating stories about her travels, and her heartfelt and sometimes humorous insights about the people she met who shared their recipes and kitchens with her, will entice you to take up your knife and cutting board to begin your own journey through the kitchens of Japan. Her detailed menu suggestions, clear instructions and reassuring tone make it incredibly easy to prepare delicious Japanese cuisine in your own kitchen at home just the way the Japanese do.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;"Making these dishes was funand#8212;they were soulful and totally suited to everyday cooking. I followed every recipe to a Tand#8212;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."and#8212;Food52.com, Tournament of Cookbooks, 16 Most Notable Cookbooks of 2010andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"For us, most really good cookbooks are characterized as much by a sense of place and personality as by their recipes. andlt;iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/iandgt; has all three."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Ochef.comandlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;"[The book] welcomes us in with a trove of recipes including Udon Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Japanese-Style Vegetable Gratin, which Feldner collected from everyday people she met in her travels. The recipes are set with the gorgeous illustrative photographs of Noboru Murata. And the forward is by Japanese cooking authority Elizabeth Andoh, who was one of Feldner's mentors."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Milwaukee Journal Sentinelandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"Filled with step-by-step photos to help novices master essential skills, andlt;iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/iandgt; will give readers the courage to try new recipes. Classic dishes include andlt;iandgt;tori karaageandlt;/iandgt; (Japanese-style fried chicken), andlt;iandgt;age-dashi dofuandlt;/iandgt; (deep-fried tofu), and andlt;iandgt;tonjiruandlt;/iandgt; (pork miso soup). But it's the nontraditional recipes that really catch the eye, like Japanese "cocktail peanuts" (nuts baked in a sweet miso coating), gingerfried soybeans and daikon salad with a spicy andlt;iandgt;karashi-mentaikoandlt;/iandgt; dressing. andlt;iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/iandgt; gathers some of the country's best recipes, and will be a treat for anyone looking to expand their repertoire of Japanese cuisine."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Metropolisandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"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."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt;
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"In this excellent compilation of traditional and contemporary Japanese cooking, Feldner (senior editor, www.tasteofhome.com) focuses on certain regional specialties like andlt;iandgt;Oyakiandlt;/iandgt; (vegetable-stuffed rolls) to reveal the diversity within Japanese cuisine. As Feldner points out, Japan is a small country with extremely different terrains, leading to distinct regional cooking styles. Her extensive travels throughout the lesser-known areas of Japan shine through in her distinctive recipes. Murata's fine photography is both beautiful and usefuland#8212;many recipes feature a step-by-step photo guide of the preparation. The beginning of the book is an outstanding primer on ingredients and cooking tools that are distinctly Japanese. Verdict: This gorgeous, original, and easy-to-use cookbook is recommended for all levels of experience and for palates that are open to new and varied flavors."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Library Journalandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"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"Filled with step-by-step photos to help novices master essential skills, A Cook's Journey to Japan will give readers the courage to try new recipes. Classic dishes include tori karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), age-dashi dofu (deep-fried tofu), and tonjiru (pork miso soup). But it's the nontraditional recipes that really catch the eye, like Japanese "cocktail peanuts" (nuts baked in a sweet miso coating), gingerfried soybeans and daikon salad with a spicy karashi-mentaiko dressing. A Cook's Journey to Japan gathers some of the country's best recipes, and will be a treat for anyone looking to expand their repertoire of Japanese cuisine."—Metropolis
Review
"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."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Fine Cookingandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"An approachable and heartfelt invitation to engage with Japanese food in all its grace and deliciousness, with imaginative versions of classic dishes, generous photographs, and personal anecdotes."and#8212; Naomi Duguid, co-author of andlt;iandgt;Hot Sour Salty Sweet, Seductions of Riceandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Beyond the Great Wallandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"There are a number of other recipes I am definitely going to try from this book, and I recommend it even as an interesting read with interesting tidbits about Japanese culture and cuisine." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Happy Little Bentoandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
"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 cafes. 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. Recipes include:
- Miso Soup with baby Clams
- Pan-Fried Noodles (Yaki Udon)
- Sushi Rice with Toppings (Barazushi)
- Sesame-Seared Beef
- Salmon Teriyaki
- Spicy Pan-Seared Eggplant
- Oolong Tea Chiffon Cake
- Green Tea Smoothie
"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"
Synopsis
andlt;Iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/Iandgt; is a marvelous collection of recipes based on one woman's journey through the simple, yet evocative, everyday foods found across Japan. This heartwarmingand#8212;and hunger-inducingand#8212;book recounts the author's journey through Japan as she gathered recipes from everyday Japanese peopleand#8212;from wives, husbands, mothers and fathers to innkeepers and line cooks at cafand#233;s. The recipes are adapted when necessary to capture the authentic flavors and spirit of simple but delicious home cooking.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/Iandgt; is a lovely introduction to the authentic foods eaten by everyday Japanese people.
Synopsis
"Dozo, meshiagare! (Go ahead, dig in!) Sarah will guide you well."—Elizabeth Andoh
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
andlt;bandgt;"Each recipe has step-by-step photographs, which make the whole process much less intimidating, and even, easy."and#8212;GOOP by Gwyneth Paltrowandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/Iandgt; is a marvelous collection of recipes based on one woman's journey through the simple, yet evocative, everyday foods found across Japan. This heartwarmingand#8212;and hunger-inducingand#8212;book recounts the author's journey through Japan as she gathered recipes from everyday Japanese peopleand#8212;from wives, husbands, mothers and fathers to innkeepers and line cooks at cafes. The recipes are adapted when necessary to capture the authentic flavors and spirit of simple but delicious home cooking.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;A Cook's Journey to Japanandlt;/Iandgt; is a lovely introduction to the authentic foods eaten by everyday Japanese people. Recipes include:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Miso Soup with baby Clamsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Pan-Fried Noodles (Yaki Udon)andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Sushi Rice with Toppings (Barazushi)andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Sesame-Seared Beefandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Salmon Teriyakiandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Spicy Pan-Seared Eggplantandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Oolong Tea Chiffon Cakeandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Green Tea Smoothieandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;"Making these dishes was funand#8212;they were soulful and totally suited to everyday cooking. I followed every recipe to a Tand#8212;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."and#8212;Food52.com, Tournament of Cookbooks, 16 Most Notable Cookbooks of 2010andlt;/bandgt;
About the Author
After graduating from college, andlt;bandgt;Sarah Marx Feldnerandlt;/bandgt; headed to Japan to teach English for a year. There, she befriended Hitomi and her food-loving family who introduced her to a countryside, a style of cuisine, and an overall aesthetic that she had never experienced before and quickly fell in love with. A couple of years later, Sarah got the idea to write a Japanese cookbook to tell people about her discoveries, and she returned to Japan and traveled the country collecting recipes and stories from experienced cooks who opened their homes and their hearts to her.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;A talented food stylist and cooking instructor, andlt;bandgt;Yumi Kawachiandlt;/bandgt; is well versed in Japanese and French cooking. She is based in Tokyo and works for major Japanese magazines.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Noboru Murataandlt;/bandgt; is one of Japan's most accomplished photographers. Based in Tokyo, he does work for andlt;iandgt;Japanese Elle Decoandlt;/iandgt; and other leading lifestyle magazines.