Japanese Farm Food

Through simple, clear-flavored recipes made from family crops and other local, organic ingredients, Japanese Farm Food provides a unique glimpse into life on a Japanese farm. The vibrant images of green fields, a traditional farmhouse, antique baskets, and ceramic bowls filled with beautiful, simple dishes by Kenji Miura are interwoven with Japanese indigo fabrics to convey an intimate, authentic portrait of life and food on a Japanese farm. The recipes in Japanese Farm Food, with a focus on fresh and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, are ideal for fans of farmers' markets and home cooks looking for simple Japanese dishes. This incredible collection is rounded out by personal stories about family and farm life.

Nancy Singleton Hachisu, an American born and raised in Japan, lives on a rural Japanese farm with her husband and teenage sons, where they prepare these 165 vibrant, seasonal dishes. The recipes are organized logically in order to reassure you about how simple it is to cook Japanese food. Japanese Farm Food is more than just a cookbook; it's a story about love, farm life, and community. Hachisu demystifies the rural Japanese kitchen, laying bare the essential ingredients, equipment, and techniques for Japanese home cooking, covering everything from pickles and soups to noodles, rice, and dipping sauces, with a special emphasis on vegetables.

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