Sake Dassai 50 JDG Denshin Yuki Snow JG Kurosawa Nigori Cheese Cowgirl Creamery Organic Wagon Wheel Cow’s Milk Cheese Made from organic cow's milk from the Straus Family Dairy, Wagon Wheel was Cowgirl Creamery's first foray into developing a large-format aged cheese. Wagon Wheel's rosy-hued rind surrounds a delightfully supple center. Luxurious in its natural state, the paste becomes irresistible when melted. Tasting Notes •Slight tartness •Notes of brown butter and crea

What is Yudofu? Buddhist Priest Hot Pot AKA Vegetarian Hot Pot Yudofu was originally eaten by Buddhist priests who were not allowed to eat meat or fish, and tofu was a precious source of protein for them. The warmth of the broth, the sweetness of the tofu and the savoriness of the green onions are perfect for keeping the cold at bay. Yudofu is seasonal and made with local ingredients making each regional recipe unique. CLICK Image To Open Yudofu Presentation

Sake Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura JDG Jinyu 100 Poems JDG Kurosawa Niori Cheese Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper Sheep’s Milk Cheese Buttery color and smooth texture cheese that is aged 3 months. Made in Holland for Cypress Grove. Awards •Silver, World Cheese Awards 2016, 2017 •Best Product in Aisle, NASFT sofi Awards 2002 Tasting Notes—Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper •Texture is smooth and soft-firm •Buttery in color and flavor •Nutty flavor over time •Long complex finish Pairing

What is Takoyaki? Batter ball similar to Okonomiyaki but grilled in a sphere pan •Tako (Octopus) •Yaki (grill) Made with Batter Recipe •1 Bag Okonomiyaki Mix •3 Eggs •¾ Cup Water Apply onto batter in Takoyaki Pan (not all at once) •¼ Small Cabbage finely chopped •5 Long stem onion finely chopped •3 Tbsp Chopped Beni Shuga (red pickled ginger) •2 Cups Tenkasu (tempura flakes) •3 Tbsp Bonito flakes •1 Leg Octopus finely cubed •1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded Topping Reci

Sake Kikusui Junmai Ginjo Itteki Jinyu 100 Poems Cheese Raclette Cheese •Distinctively musty yet sweet •Creamy, milky flavor and texture •The browny orange colored rind and yellowy cheese adds a splash of color onto the plate Pairing Notes •A light bodied dry Sake with ample acidity is an ideal pair for sumptuous raclette •The crispness of the dry Sake will cut through the creaminess of the cheese •The dry profile won’t overpower the raclette’s delicate flavors CLICK I

What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki translates to: “Grill As You Like” •Okonomi (as you like) •Yaki (grill) Sometimes referred to as by non-Japanese speakers •“Japanese Pancake” •“Japanese Pizza” It’s more like frittata meets pancake Made with •Flour •Eggs •Tempura flakes (Tenkasu) •Cabbage •Pork belly slices (with or without other meats/seafood) •Topped with a variety of condiments like •Okonomiyaki sauce •Japanese mayonnaise •Dried seaweed •Dried bonito flakes CLICK Imag

What is Shochu? Shochu is a Japanese traditional hard liquor, distilled spirits made from grains and vegetables. The most common base ingredients are sweet potato, barley, rice, buckwheat and sugar cane. Manufacturing Process Shochu is distilled liquor, similar to brandy and vodka. Alcohol Content As a distilled beverage, Shochu has an average alcohol content of 25% to 37%. Because of its higher alcohol content, Shochu can be enjoyed in variety of ways. The Main Ingredient

Rule #1 Throw out all of your old beliefs. Sake is no longer that grainy bold hot ricy beverage sold at your local Sushi restaurant. ...

The Art of Bonsai Personal and Spiritual The art of bonsai is a personal and subjective art that can be seen as an extreme form of gardening or a path to spiritual enlightenment. It is an art form fused with horticulture that takes aspects of culture, religion, craftsmanship and discipline. It is created, shaped and maintained to represent an ideal of nature. Like Ikebana, the art of bonsai is a form of Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese art in which beauty is found in the imperfect

For hundreds of years, cast iron tea kettles, known as "tetsubin", were used in Japan and they are still a part of the Tea Ceremony in...