Cooking expert and lifestyle guru Harumi Kurihara has won over the hearts of Japanese home cooks with her simple, delicious recipes. After selling ...
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Jan 23, 2009
Danielle
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My verdict? "Eh." It was better than many "Japanese cooking" sorts of cookbooks, but it really wasn't all that exciting (or informative) either. I do like the cute commentary throughout - it does feel like a work by the author, and some of her experience shines through. What would have made it better? More recipes - and more varied recipes, perhaps with more attention to regional fare. I'm glad that she included a recipe for Hiroshima style okonomiyaki - for balance, it w
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Mar 05, 2010
El
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I checked this out of the library after reading Japanese Women Don't Get Fat or Old (which is not as stupid as the title makes it appear) and realizing that the Japanese have some pretty cool ideas when it comes to food.
These recipes are not too difficult (some are a snap), tasty and beautifully presented. This is not a cookbook of strictly traditional Japanese foods; many of these recipes incorporate a few Western influences to the old stand-bys. Others still seem to be completely new cre More...
These recipes are not too difficult (some are a snap), tasty and beautifully presented. This is not a cookbook of strictly traditional Japanese foods; many of these recipes incorporate a few Western influences to the old stand-bys. Others still seem to be completely new cre More...
Jul 29, 2008
Leigh
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I may be the only person I know who reads cookbooks like they're fiction, but every once in a while you come across a well thought out, well designed piece of reference material that reads cover to cover. This, one such book, finds Harumi as a wealth of knowledge, a Martha Stuart figure in a land where every woman is expected to be Martha Stuart, even the ones with college degrees and blossoming careers. In this sense Harumi's is Japanese cuisine redefined to fit the modern Japan that is somet
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Jan 03, 2011
My friend Elsa and I made a New Year's dinner out of this book and everyone enjoyed. The book contains contemporary Japanese recipes for everyday cooking. The food was tasty but not too fancy. The favorite was the Sesame Eggplant- which was microwaved eggplant with a sweet sesame sauce and basil. The biggest joy was the fragrance and flavor of freshly ground sesame seeds.
Jul 06, 2010
Rachel
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I agree with another reviewer when she said it was alright but nothing earth-shattering. Had too many recipes involving mayonnaise for my taste personally. It does have gorgeous photos of the food, and so I might try out a couple of the recipes.
Dec 16, 2009
Jane
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Way, way overrated. The recipes featured in this book are simple enough, but if you're looking for a great cooking book for authentic Japanese cuisine, this ain't it. What's more, it seems to me that most of the dishes are sides and small dishes, so it's probably more useful to entertaining and impressing your friends, but not for a satisfying Japanese meal at home.
I'm still looking for that definitive Japanese cooking book!!
I'm still looking for that definitive Japanese cooking book!!
Mar 25, 2008
Nikki
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So far, the recipes I have tried from this book have been EXCELLENT. I love that the recipes are authentic Japanese dishes written simply and using every day indgredients. I also love the beginning of the book where Harumi talks about tradition, etiquette, and even Japanese tableware and presentation.
Nov 12, 2008
Andrea
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Basic Japanese Cooking information. Good for beginners, skip if you have experience with sushi rolls and miso paste
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