In Kyoto, the journey included visits to museums, temples, and whisky experiences. Highlights included Sanjusangen-do's 1001 Kannon statues and a distillery on Lake Biwa. Culinary adventures featured seafood and whisky pairings, culminating in a return to Isami Sushi. The trip concluded with a bullet train ride back to Tokyo, reflecting on the journey.
Continuing our culinary journey through Japan, echoing Basho's haiku style. Recounting experiences with traditional and modern Japanese meals, highlighting kaiseki dining and street food. Connecting food with culture, emphasizing the flavors of sushi, matcha, and regional cuisine, while exploring themes of tradition and creativity.
This series details a culinary journey through Japan, mimicking Basho's travelogues. Starting in Tokyo and following the historic Tokaido road, the author shares experiences of local cuisine, including sushi from Odawara and a kaiseki dinner in Hakone. Mist and mountains accompany reflections on food, culture, and Basho’s influence.
You will find in my notebook random observations from along the road, experiences and images that linger in the heart and mind - a secluded house in the mountains, a lonely inn on the moor. I write in my notebook with the intention of stimulating good conversation, hoping that it will also be of use [...]
Curing Meats & Other DIY Food Projects
Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Great Lakes
Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Great Lakes
Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Cuisine 