Japanese cooking, it is often said, is to be eaten with the eyes. Compelling are the food arrangements that the diner experiencing a traditional meal for the first time often finds that his or her impressions of the presentation often overshadow the taste of the food. This guide illustrates in detail the aesthetic delights of Japanese food presentation. The text demonstrates how beauty, colour, form and flavour are married within one presentation, and each section is introduced by food arrangements appropriate to the Japanese seasons. There is a full list of captions to the photographs at the back of the book, which details the utensil or vessel shown, with dimensions and materials as well as the meal being served.
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"...a fascinating introduction to integral aspect of Japanese Cuisine." -- The Japan Times
"beautifully illustrated" -- Ceramics Monthly June/July/August 2003
Japanese food ... was a profound influence on nouvelle cuisine starting in the 1970's, [this book], explains the rules... -- The New York Times, February 19, 2003
"beautifully illustrated" -- Ceramics Monthly June/July/August 2003
Japanese food ... was a profound influence on nouvelle cuisine starting in the 1970's, [this book], explains the rules... -- The New York Times, February 19, 2003
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Yoshio Tsuchiya is a Kodansha International author.
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We bought this fabulous volume in hard cover in Osaka in 1986. At a much higher price. Not only are the food arrangements gorgeous but the utensils are major museum pieces. The best of Japanese ceramics, lacquer, bamboo, beautifully photographed. (We are neither Japanese nor potters--just people who find beauty an important renewal in our troublesome.)
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I saw this in a bookstore and it was so beautiful I just HAD to have it! The title explains the book perfectly. It has interesting historical information and many large, impressive photos of food which is stunningly arranged. This is not so much a cookbook (there are no actual recipes but foods and methods of preperation are listed) This is a fabulous coffee table/art book. Even for people who can't afford the antique museum quality ceramics and laquerware pictured, there are great ideas for methods of arranging foods that are sure to make any meal look more beautiful. There is also information about seasonal foods, the color of foods, the importance of giving flavors and shapes contrast. I have found these things to make a huge difference in the success of a meal. This is a great book for anyone who is a big fan of Japanese food. The book gave me a lot of great ideas and I now find it much easier to plan and arrange a meal, be it French food, American food, or Asian food.
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for lover's of japanese pottery,
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As a person who loves to prepare japanese food items, I was overjoyed to see so many photographs of beautiful examples of japanese ceramics. Of course I expected the food arrangement to be explained but above and beyond this are color photos of various types of serving ware. In addition to food preparation I find the presentation aspect of eating to be a bonus that only heightens the experience.
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The art of arranging food on serving dishes is expressed in Japanese by the verb yosou, which also means "to dress up" or "ornament." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
oshiki tray, tiered food box, ekotoba scroll, soybean milk skin, cobalt underglaze, tea ceremony cuisine, scattered style, ware style, serving chopsticks, grass design, overglaze enamels, style porcelain, bamboo design, rectangular dish, food arrangement, wasabi horseradish, rice container, square dish, chopstick rests, bowl style, banner design, everyday utensils, period copy, rectangular tray, lacquer ware Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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oshiki tray, tiered food box, ekotoba scroll, soybean milk skin, cobalt underglaze, tea ceremony cuisine, scattered style, ware style, serving chopsticks, grass design, overglaze enamels, style porcelain, bamboo design, rectangular dish, food arrangement, wasabi horseradish, rice container, square dish, chopstick rests, bowl style, banner design, everyday utensils, period copy, rectangular tray, lacquer ware Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Five Women Who Loved Love: Amorous Tales from 17th-century Japan by Ihara Saikaku on page 69
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