It is thought that the first evidence of tea being served in Japan dates all the way back to the 9th century, when a Buddhist monk brought tea back from his travels to China and prepared it for the Emperor. It wasn’t until the 12th century that the foundations of what would eventually become the traditional tea ceremony, [...]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Posted in Food Culture, History of Food, tagged Gluten Free, Japan, Tea, Tea Ceremony on April 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Coffee Jelly (kohii zerii)
Posted in Dessert, Food Culture, Ice Cream Desserts, Recipes, tagged celiac, dessert, Food Culture, Gluten Free, Japan on April 27, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Here we are, almost to the end of April, and still feeling as though we have only begun to scratch the surface on what Japanese food culture has to offer. Far beyond the sushi and tempura that most Western people associate it with, Japanese food offers a vibrant mix of many simple dishes, filled with [...]
Japanese Food Culture cont’d
Posted in Dinners, Food Culture, General, Pasta, Salads, Side Dishes, tagged celiac, Food Culture, Gluten Free, Japan, washoku on April 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
In talking about Japanese food culture, we cannot just simply reduce everything to the discussion of food. Placement, harmony within the home and the entire experience surrounding the meal all play an important role. In Japanese culture, orchids represent refinement. In the past, they were considered to be rare and generally reserved for the wealthy [...]
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