REVIEW:
Sub-titled "finding food, culture and balance in Kyoto", the text is the story of the author's breakdown of health in Sydney, and her re-vitalisation from a prolonged visit to Kyoto, while investigating the food and the culture. It's an interesting insight into an Australian's immersion in local culture as far as that is possible, and should inspire many who read it to visit this part of Japan. The serious part is a collection of recipes from the food experience, and these are beautifully photographed and described in explicit detail, while keeping them accessible and achievable for the home cook (although this may involve some serious shopping at a specialist Japanese or Asian food store - the best of which can be found under Food Outlets in Eat & Drink) . The value may be even more for any serious Japanese restaurant attempting to achieve something above the ordinary.
Books - Food