Author: Ryu Murakami
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408806371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A rollercoaster ride from the cult master of the psycho-thriller 'A blistering portrait of contemporary Japan, its nihilism and decadence wrapped up within one of the most savage thrillers since The Silence of the Lambs' Kirkus 'Deft and fascinating . . . A grisly tour of the darkness and confusion of the human mind' New York Times It's just before New Year, and Frank, an overweight American tourist, has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo's red light district. As Frank's behaviour becomes increasingly unsettling, Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion: his client may in fact have murderous intentions. Although Kenji is far from innocent himself, he unwillingly descends into the troubling waters of Frank's mind, from which only his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Jun, can possibly save him.
In The Miso Soup
Author: Ryu Murakami
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408806371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A rollercoaster ride from the cult master of the psycho-thriller 'A blistering portrait of contemporary Japan, its nihilism and decadence wrapped up within one of the most savage thrillers since The Silence of the Lambs' Kirkus 'Deft and fascinating . . . A grisly tour of the darkness and confusion of the human mind' New York Times It's just before New Year, and Frank, an overweight American tourist, has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo's red light district. As Frank's behaviour becomes increasingly unsettling, Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion: his client may in fact have murderous intentions. Although Kenji is far from innocent himself, he unwillingly descends into the troubling waters of Frank's mind, from which only his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Jun, can possibly save him.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408806371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A rollercoaster ride from the cult master of the psycho-thriller 'A blistering portrait of contemporary Japan, its nihilism and decadence wrapped up within one of the most savage thrillers since The Silence of the Lambs' Kirkus 'Deft and fascinating . . . A grisly tour of the darkness and confusion of the human mind' New York Times It's just before New Year, and Frank, an overweight American tourist, has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo's red light district. As Frank's behaviour becomes increasingly unsettling, Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion: his client may in fact have murderous intentions. Although Kenji is far from innocent himself, he unwillingly descends into the troubling waters of Frank's mind, from which only his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Jun, can possibly save him.
The Book of Miso
Author: William Shurtleff
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983517396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
"The most impressive single book on food that I have ever seen." - Dr. Eugene N. Anderson, Jr. "A contemporary classic." - East West Journal. "Crammed full of historical information, traditional and Western recipes, explicit instructions for home-made miso..." - Library Journal. Over 400 tempting recipes. Easy-to-follow instructions for making miso at home or on a commercial scale. Over 300 illustrations.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983517396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
"The most impressive single book on food that I have ever seen." - Dr. Eugene N. Anderson, Jr. "A contemporary classic." - East West Journal. "Crammed full of historical information, traditional and Western recipes, explicit instructions for home-made miso..." - Library Journal. Over 400 tempting recipes. Easy-to-follow instructions for making miso at home or on a commercial scale. Over 300 illustrations.
Miso
Author: Suzanne Dionne
Publisher: North Hatley, QC : Les Aliments Massawippi Incorporated
ISBN: 9780968978115
Category : Cookery (Miso)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Publisher: North Hatley, QC : Les Aliments Massawippi Incorporated
ISBN: 9780968978115
Category : Cookery (Miso)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments
Author: Kirsten K. Shockey
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612129889
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
2020 IACP Cookbook Award Finalist 2019 Foreword INDIES Winner Best-selling fermentation authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey explore a whole new realm of probiotic superfoods with Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. This in-depth handbook offers accessible, step-by-step techniques for fermenting beans and grains in the home kitchen. The Shockeys expand beyond the basic components of traditionally Asian protein-rich ferments to include not only soybeans and wheat, but also chickpeas, black-eyed peas, lentils, barley, sorghum, millet, quinoa, and oats. Their ferments feature creative combinations such as ancient grains tempeh, hazelnut–cocoa nib tempeh, millet koji, sea island red pea miso, and heirloom cranberry bean miso. Once the ferments are mastered, there are more than 50 additional recipes for using them in condiments, dishes, and desserts including natto polenta, Thai marinated tempeh, and chocolate miso babka. For enthusiasts enthralled by the flavor possibilities and the health benefits of fermenting, this book opens up a new world of possibilities.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612129889
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
2020 IACP Cookbook Award Finalist 2019 Foreword INDIES Winner Best-selling fermentation authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey explore a whole new realm of probiotic superfoods with Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. This in-depth handbook offers accessible, step-by-step techniques for fermenting beans and grains in the home kitchen. The Shockeys expand beyond the basic components of traditionally Asian protein-rich ferments to include not only soybeans and wheat, but also chickpeas, black-eyed peas, lentils, barley, sorghum, millet, quinoa, and oats. Their ferments feature creative combinations such as ancient grains tempeh, hazelnut–cocoa nib tempeh, millet koji, sea island red pea miso, and heirloom cranberry bean miso. Once the ferments are mastered, there are more than 50 additional recipes for using them in condiments, dishes, and desserts including natto polenta, Thai marinated tempeh, and chocolate miso babka. For enthusiasts enthralled by the flavor possibilities and the health benefits of fermenting, this book opens up a new world of possibilities.
Adventures with Miso: New Zealand
Author: Sonia Shah
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662411863
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Miso dreams of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing national park as he had attempted the hike in winter. Snow and ice are everywhere. Will he freeze his paws off?
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662411863
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Miso dreams of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing national park as he had attempted the hike in winter. Snow and ice are everywhere. Will he freeze his paws off?
Piercing
Author: Ryu Murakami
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408846284
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Every night, Kawashima Masayuki creeps from his bed and watches over his baby girl's crib while his wife sleeps. But this is no ordinary domestic scene. He has an ice pick in his hand, and a barely controllable desire to use it. Deciding to confront his demons, Kawashima sets into motion a chain of events seeming to lead inexorably to murder...
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408846284
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Every night, Kawashima Masayuki creeps from his bed and watches over his baby girl's crib while his wife sleeps. But this is no ordinary domestic scene. He has an ice pick in his hand, and a barely controllable desire to use it. Deciding to confront his demons, Kawashima sets into motion a chain of events seeming to lead inexorably to murder...
The Miso Book
Author: John Belleme
Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 075705028X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
For centuries, the preparation of miso has been considered an art form in Japan. Through a time-honored process, soybeans and grains are transformed into thiswondrous food, which is both a flavorful addition to a variety of dishes and a powerful medicinal. Scientific research has supported miso’s use as an effective therapeutic aid in the prevention and treatment of a range of disorders. Part One of this guide begins with miso basics—its types and uses. A chapter called “Miso Medicine” then details this superfood’s healing properties and role in maintaining good health. Easy directions for making miso at home are also found in Part One. Then Part Two presents over 140 healthy recipes in which miso is used in dips, spreads, soups, and much more. Whether you are in search of healthful foods or you simply want a delicious new take on old favorites, The Miso Book may be just what the doctor ordered.
Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 075705028X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
For centuries, the preparation of miso has been considered an art form in Japan. Through a time-honored process, soybeans and grains are transformed into thiswondrous food, which is both a flavorful addition to a variety of dishes and a powerful medicinal. Scientific research has supported miso’s use as an effective therapeutic aid in the prevention and treatment of a range of disorders. Part One of this guide begins with miso basics—its types and uses. A chapter called “Miso Medicine” then details this superfood’s healing properties and role in maintaining good health. Easy directions for making miso at home are also found in Part One. Then Part Two presents over 140 healthy recipes in which miso is used in dips, spreads, soups, and much more. Whether you are in search of healthful foods or you simply want a delicious new take on old favorites, The Miso Book may be just what the doctor ordered.
Koji Alchemy
Author: Rich Shih
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 160358868X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Koji Alchemy guides readers through the history and diverse application of koji, the microbe behind the delicious, umami flavors of soy sauce, miso, mirin, and so much more. Devoted authors Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih share processes, concepts, and recipes for fermenting and culturing foods with this magical ingredient. Then they take it to the next level by describing how they rapidly age charcuterie, cheese, and other ferments, revolutionizing the creation of fermented foods and their flavor profiles for both chefs and home cooks. Readers will learn how to grow koji, including information on equipment and setting up your kitchen, as well as detailed concepts and processes for making amino sauces and pastes, alcohol and vinegar, and using it for flavor enhancement with dairy, eggs, vegetables, and baking. With the added tips and expertise from their friends, Umansky and Shih have developed a comprehensive look at modern koji use around the world.
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 160358868X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Koji Alchemy guides readers through the history and diverse application of koji, the microbe behind the delicious, umami flavors of soy sauce, miso, mirin, and so much more. Devoted authors Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih share processes, concepts, and recipes for fermenting and culturing foods with this magical ingredient. Then they take it to the next level by describing how they rapidly age charcuterie, cheese, and other ferments, revolutionizing the creation of fermented foods and their flavor profiles for both chefs and home cooks. Readers will learn how to grow koji, including information on equipment and setting up your kitchen, as well as detailed concepts and processes for making amino sauces and pastes, alcohol and vinegar, and using it for flavor enhancement with dairy, eggs, vegetables, and baking. With the added tips and expertise from their friends, Umansky and Shih have developed a comprehensive look at modern koji use around the world.
First Book of Sushi
Author: Amy Wilson Sanger
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1582460507
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Miso in my sippy cup, tofu in my bowl! From tekka maki to wasabi, tasty treats await young readers in this colorful, rhyming ode to Japanese cuisine. With pages full of tummy-tempting foods, the books in the World Snacks series are a delicious way to introduce even the littlest eaters to cuisines from all around the globe.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1582460507
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Miso in my sippy cup, tofu in my bowl! From tekka maki to wasabi, tasty treats await young readers in this colorful, rhyming ode to Japanese cuisine. With pages full of tummy-tempting foods, the books in the World Snacks series are a delicious way to introduce even the littlest eaters to cuisines from all around the globe.
The Star Festival
Author: Moni Ritchie Hadley
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 080757600X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2021 Freeman Book Awards Honorable Mention - Children's Literature The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College STARRED REVIEW! "Hadley has created a remarkable debut that flows elegantly, interweaving the two tales in a way that is readable and fun...An exquisite choice for all collections."—School Library Journal starred review A multigenerational retelling of a Japanese legend. Tanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival, celebrates a popular folktale: The Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter, Orihime, from her love, Hikoboshi, all year—but on this day the two stars finally reunite on a bridge across the Milky Way. For Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother, Tanabata is about making tanzaku wishes, taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But when Obasaan gets lost in the crowd, Keiko and Mama must make their own bridge to find her again—and see if their tanzaku comes true.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 080757600X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2021 Freeman Book Awards Honorable Mention - Children's Literature The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College STARRED REVIEW! "Hadley has created a remarkable debut that flows elegantly, interweaving the two tales in a way that is readable and fun...An exquisite choice for all collections."—School Library Journal starred review A multigenerational retelling of a Japanese legend. Tanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival, celebrates a popular folktale: The Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter, Orihime, from her love, Hikoboshi, all year—but on this day the two stars finally reunite on a bridge across the Milky Way. For Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother, Tanabata is about making tanzaku wishes, taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But when Obasaan gets lost in the crowd, Keiko and Mama must make their own bridge to find her again—and see if their tanzaku comes true.