Books about Kaiseki from Amazon.com

In the same way that Kaiseki itself is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, chef Murata's Kaiseki is at once a cookbook and a work of art. This sumptuously illustrated volume features-in seasonal format-the style of cooking that began as tea ceremony accompaniment and developed into the highest form of Japanese cuisine.
Kaiseki celebrates the natural ingredients of each season with a spectacular presentation. After a front section explaining the history and components of kaiseki cuisine, Yoshihiro Murata, the third generation owner/chef of Kyoto's famed Kikunoi restaurant, introduces the establishment's menu. With candidness and insight, he shares his thoughts on ingredients, preparation methods and the philosophy behind his dishes. He explains how the cuisine has changed over the years-and continues to do so. He even explains how some dishes evolved as he searched for the proper combination of ingredients. Approximately twenty dishes from each season, chosen by chef Murata, have been lovingly and carefully photographed to convey the experience of being a guest at the Kikunoi restaurant. The book also features a glossary of kaiseki terms and exact recipes from the Kikunoi kitchen..
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Akira Oshima, chef of the restaurant Yamazato in Hotel Okura, is the only Japanese chef who has been awarded with a Michelin star. His kitchen distinguishes itself from an ordinary Japanese sushi kitchen through its originality and authenticity. The Kaiseki cuisine is based on a hundred years old tradition and has a lot of symbolism and rituals. All dishes and recipes in the Kaiseki kitchen are made in function of festivities or important moments throughout the year. This unique publication tells the story of the original Japanese Kaiseki kitchen, of course richly illustrated and with dozens of wonderful dishes. The Kaiseki cuisine of the Yamazato is a truly unique reference work for those who want to discover the soul and the art of the Japanese cuisine. Also available: Yamazato: Kaiseki Recipes, Secrets of the Japanese Cuisine ISBN 9789058562159.
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Akira Oshima , chef of the restaurant Yamazato in Hotel Okura, is the only Japanese chef in Europe who has been awarded with a Michelin star. His kitchen distinguishes itself from an 'ordinary' Japanese sushi kitchen through its originality and authenticity. The Kaiseki cuisine is based on a hundred years old tradition and has a lot of symbolism and rituals. Twenty-two delicious recipes from the book Kaiseki Cuisine (or the Japanese haute cuisine) were photographed and explained step by step. Beginning as well as experienced cooks will find something to their liking in these gems of Japanese food art.The Yamazato chefs are generous in giving tips and straightforward information about ingredients, kitchen tools, the menu, garnishing and the presentation of these culinary tours de force . A choice of alternatives for less accessible ingredients make sure that every amateur cook can cook Kaiseki style. Also available: Yamazato: Kaiseki Cusine ISBN 9789058561114.
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