Japanese Food Bento&co

In this episode, we have something unique in store for you. Rather than having a guest, you'll be hearing from your hosts, Thomas and Jeweliann! While they aren't experts on Japanese cuisine, their love for it is undeniable. Tune in to hear them discuss their favorite Japanese dishes, food trends of 2022 (did someone say scallop oatmeal?), and some possibly contentions opinions on Japanese food.



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We’re back with another podcast episode, this time with sommelier, shochu advisor and food tour guide, Yukari Sakamoto.
Born in Tokyo and raised in Minnesota, Yukari Sakamoto is the author of Food Sake Tokyo, a fantastic English-language guide devoted specifically to eating and drinking in Tokyo.

We talk about Sho-chu, Shokado bento, Yukari’s experience working as a sommelier at Takashimaya department store +  Park Hyatt Tokyo, and much more!

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We were so happy to speak with the UK-based, American chef and cookbook author Tim Anderson. After relocating to London from Japan, Tim won BBC’s MasterChef in 2011 and went on to open the Japanese ‘ramen izakaya’ restaurant Nanban. Tim is the author of 6 cookbooks on Japanese food, most recently “JapanEasy Bowls & Bento: Simple and Satisfying Japanese Recipes for All Day, Every Day”

We talk about Tim’s favorite conbini, the TV show Iron Chef, Eki-ben, Ainu cuisine and much more!


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We're back! On Episode 4, we had the honor of speaking with Elizabeth Andoh, who is widely regarded as the leading English-language expert on Washoku. Trained formally at the prestigious Yanagihara School of Classical Japanese Cuisine (Tokyo), Elizabeth now directs A Taste of Culture, a Tokyo based culinary arts program. In our conversation she shares about the features of washoku and washoku as a "mindset", how washoku guidelines are the roadmap to making amazing bento, and the bento that she would make for her granddaughter! 

Discover Elizabeth Andoh's Work
A Taste of Culture Website
A Taste of Culture Facebook Group
Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen

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We’re excited to share episode 3 of our podcast with you, featuring Momoko Nakamura, an author and online food educator passionate about cultural conservation and the intersection of food and environmental responsibility. We talked about how the wisdom of Japanese traditions can help us in our modern age, allowing us to discover the goodness of plant-based eating and low-waste lifestyles! While we talked, we also got to sample some delicious foods from a wonderful zero-waste shop and deli here in Kyoto called Totoya.

Every wonder why chopsticks are placed horizontally on the table in Japanese cuisine? Momoko unpacks the fascinating spiritual reason behind this and more. Listen and learn! 

Discover Momoko's Work
Website
Roots to Fruit | Podcast
Plant Based Tokyo | Book
The Japanese Art of Regenerative Living | Online Course

Totoya
Website

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We loved getting to chat with Marc Matsumoto—culinary consultant, chef and host of the NHK show, Bento Expo.
Even in our brief conversation, Marc shared so many fascinating tidbits of food science and food history, reflecting his insatiable desire to understand food from every angle. 

Hear why his food blog is named "No Recipes", his passion for educating people about cooking techniques, the story of potatoes and how bento is good for our physical and mental health!

No Recipes Blog
No Recipes Youtube Channel

We're honored to partner with Marc to offer a curated selection of Japanese cooking tools! Selected by Marc, these are tried-and-true tools he uses in his own kitchen. Discover here.

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