cookery, japanese

Provides an overview of Japanese culture and food, including descriptions of staples, information about food production, and recipes.

Discusses some of the foods enjoyed in Japan and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Shogatsu, children's festivals, Setsubun, and Obon. Includes recipes.

Includes craft projects, games, recipes, and other activities which celebrate Japan and its culture.

Discusses the essence of Japanese cooking with its balance of texture, colors, and flavors, with over 220 recipes, 510 sketches, and color photographs.

Provides background information about food in Japan; discusses the Japanese kitchen, ingredients, and meal presentation; and features a selection of recipes for appetizers and clear soups, vegetables and salads, sushi and sashimi, seafood, meat and poultry, hotpots, rice, noodles and miso soups, and desserts.