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Make It Japanese: Simple Recipes for Everyone: A Cookbook
by Rie McClenny, Sanaë Lemoine

Publisher: Clarkson Potter (October 24, 2023)
Language: English
Hardcover: 256 pages
ISBN: 9780593236352

Description:

Learn the building blocks of authentic Japanese home cooking with 85 satisfying, soulful, everyday recipes from the beloved BuzzFeed Tasty food personality

“Rie’s marvelous recipes taught me new things about familiar ingredients, and reconnected me with the wonderful Japanese home cooking that I have always loved.”—Nobu Matsuhisa, chef and owner, Nobu Restaurant Group

A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: Los Angeles Times, NPR, Good Housekeeping

Make It Japanese reflects Rie McClenny journey from her birthplace of Japan to the United States and how she learned to cook heartfelt recipes from scratch, often using only ingredients from her local supermarket. Throughout her culinary career, from home cook to star of BuzzFeed Tasty’s “Make It Fancy” video series, she has drawn inspiration from the nourishing food her mother cooked throughout her childhood and her extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine and ingredients that she brought to life in an American kitchen.

In her debut cookbook, Rie shares just how approachable Japanese home cooking can be, no matter where you are. She presents a collection of comforting, homestyle recipes that use just a handful of easy-to-find Japanese ingredients, such as soy sauce, mirin, and sake, and simple, essential cooking techniques, like making rice bowls (donburi), frying the perfect home-style tempura, and gently simmering vegetables and proteins to delicious effect.

Each accompanied by bright, beautiful photography, these delectable recipes include:

• Traditional dishes with a twist: Loaded Vegetable Miso Soup with kale and sweet potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower Goma-ae coated in toasted sesame dressing, umami-packed Easy Soy Sauce Ramen, and Mini Okonomiyaki pancakes
• Can’t-miss classics: delectable pork Tonkatsu, ginger-spiked Chicken-Tofu Tsukune, and Oyako Don, rice bowls topped with tender chicken thighs and egg
• Interactive, hands-on recipes for festive gatherings: Chicken Hot Pot with Ponzu perfect for a winter’s night, can’t stop Gyoza with Crispy Wings, and make-your-own hand rolls for a Temaki Party
• And of course, dessert: the iconic Simple Strawberry Shortcake, irresistible Matcha Snacking Cake, and delightful Citrus Mochi Doughnuts

Whether making dinner on a busy weeknight or hosting a multi-course banquet, Make It Japanese is the ideal resource and perfect introduction to the world of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

🍣 Local Cuisine/Food Resources:

1. Japan National Tourism Organization - Japanese Cuisine Guide

2. TasteAtlas – Traditional Japanese Dishes

3. Just One Cookbook – Japanese Recipes

Japan
by Hans Sautter 

Publisher: Schiffer (December 6, 2022)
Language: English
Hardcover: 320 pages
ISBN: 9780764364983

Description:

Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter planning your next trip, a curious armchair traveler dreaming up a future destination, or just a lover of all things Japanese, this photographic journey will fulfill your fantasies and spark new desires.

The beauty and complexity of Japan's ancient culture, futuristic cities, serene landscapes, and frenetic pace are captured in this book of stunning photography. Here tradition and modernity, precision and wabi sabi, geishas and samurai, tea ceremonies and pachinko parlors mix and commingle, a true representation of this land of fascinating contrasts and enduring culture.

A gorgeous photography book featuring Japan's cultural and natural phenomena
A must-have addition for the libraries of Japanophiles and world travelers as well as photographers, art buffs, and the culturally curious
The author spent years working to gain access to people and places within this intensely private society
The lush, full-color images are organized into six broad themes—Metropolis, Nature, Costume, Sacred, Ritual, and Aesthetics—each featuring locations and points of view that are often inaccessible to outsiders. Insightful essays add depth and perspective from longtime expats who now call the country home. The result is an engrossing unusual visual journey through the Land of the Rising Sun that will linger in the reader's memory long after the book is closed.

Tourism & Attractions:

1. Japan Travel by JNTO

2. Japan Guide – Top Destinations

3. Go Tokyo – Official Tokyo Travel Guide

Benefits of Buying Together:

• Cultural Immersion: A culinary and visual experience that deepens your understanding of Japan’s traditions, flavors, and aesthetics.

• Enhanced Travel Planning: Cook traditional meals while imagining the locations captured in the photographs — the perfect pairing for travel inspiration.

• Authentic Experience at Home: Prepare delicious dishes as you flip through stunning images, creating an immersive, sensory journey without leaving your home.

• Gift-Ready: Ideal for lovers of culture, food, travel, and photography — this combo makes a thoughtful and unique gift.

• Educational Value: Learn about Japanese ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural customs, along with insights into lesser-seen corners of Japan.

Keywords:

Japanese cookbook, Japan photography, travel Japan, Japanese recipes, food culture Japan, Japanese traditions, Japanese cuisine, Japan travel book, Japanese food, cultural books

🎯 Target Audience:

Home cooks, Food lovers, Japanophiles, Travel enthusiasts, Photography fans, Cultural explorers, Gift buyers, Cooking beginners, Expats, Art lovers

📚 Genres:

Cookbook, Travel photography, Cultural studies, Food writing, Art & design