We have eagerly awaited this release as Makiko Itoh is one of our favorite Japanese cookbook authors - "the only Japanese Cookbook You Will Ever Need!"  Traditions, Tip and Techniques with over 600 Authentic Recipes.  We can't wait to work our way through this cookbook. It is packed full of stories and we know that Makiko is a great writer.  Her recipes are always easy to follow.

We have cooked with her Just Bento for almost 20 years now. Ours is tattered and spilt on, but that it because we love it so so much.  Makiko Itoh is not only one of the worlds leading authorites on bento, but she is a fabulous cook.  Her recipes remind of us the best what our host mothers or local restaurants in Japan served us.  In general the recipes nutritious, healthy, delicious and gives us great comfort.  

To give you an idea of the contents:

"My Global Japanese Food Journey" - short intro by Makikoh Itoh

Part ONE  JAPANESE CUISINE OVERVIEW

Modern Home Cooking in Japan

so much to read here from the history and science of umami to how a Japanese meal is composed

Essential Ingredients

Glossary of Ingredients

Essentail Equipment

Dashi Stock and Rice

PART TWO. THE RECIPES 

we are highlighting the chapters

Soups

Stews & Simmered Dishes

Grilled, Baked # Pan-fried Dishes

Fried Dishes

Egg Dishes

Tofu Dishes

Vegetable Sides

Rice Dishes

Sushi & Sashijmi

Noodles

Hot Pots

Savert Pancakes & Dumplins

Steamed Dishes

Pickling & Fermentation

Breads, Buns & Cakes

Sweets & Desserts

This is a cookbook that is packed with information and great recipes.  We hope you enjoy.  

The boo