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Sushi
The first book written in English on the art of Sushi, Sushi provides the curious with a detailed summary of the origins of sushi, a description of the sushi bar, sushi etiquette, and a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge on sashimi, rice, nigirizushi, makizushi, and Kansai-style sushi. Accompanied by stunning photographs, Sushi is sure to arouse the salivary glands of aficionados of this delicate cuisine as well as inform the curious about this age-old art.
96 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1983
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April 13, 2019
Many people have criticized me for eating sushi. I have consumed this delicate, tasty food for many years and no harm has befallen me, only joy!
Detrick, the author of this little book states, "A Japanese proverb states that if you have the pleasant experience of eating something you have not tasted before, your life will be lengthened by 75 days. One evening at a sushi bar could add years to your life."
This publication is colorful, with photos of varieties of sushi, sashimi, side dishes and Japanese art, as well. The pictures are attractive and artful, as one might expect when viewing the elegant presentations of their food. It is instructive, informing the reader of etiquette, preparation and the Japanese names for the fish and has an abbreviated list of useful Japanese words and terms.
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ADDENDUM
I have kept this lovely little book on my shelves, despite a massive move from my home to smaller quarters. I again thumbed through it, reading snippets, appreciating the mouth-watering photographs and relearning some of the Japanase language terminology for different items. It is a small gem!
Detrick, the author of this little book states, "A Japanese proverb states that if you have the pleasant experience of eating something you have not tasted before, your life will be lengthened by 75 days. One evening at a sushi bar could add years to your life."
This publication is colorful, with photos of varieties of sushi, sashimi, side dishes and Japanese art, as well. The pictures are attractive and artful, as one might expect when viewing the elegant presentations of their food. It is instructive, informing the reader of etiquette, preparation and the Japanese names for the fish and has an abbreviated list of useful Japanese words and terms.
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ADDENDUM
I have kept this lovely little book on my shelves, despite a massive move from my home to smaller quarters. I again thumbed through it, reading snippets, appreciating the mouth-watering photographs and relearning some of the Japanase language terminology for different items. It is a small gem!
May 10, 2021
LoVed this book. It’s not about sushi recipes. Book talks about the amazing art of sushi making, formalities and etiquette.
July 29, 2011
Beautiful photographs and good descriptions of sushi--this book is from the '80s, when sushi was new to us, and something about it in English was unusual
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