From Shinshu: Foolproof and Delicious Preserves and Side Dishes. 'NHK Today's Cooking: Takako Yokoyama's Easy Handcrafted Recipes' Released May 19!
A recipe collection for preserved foods and side dishes by culinary expert Takako Yokoyama was released by NHK Publishing on May 19, 2026. It introduces simple, foolproof recipes inspired by the wisdom of Shinshu's daily life.
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Master of traditional crafts, Takako Yokoyama, delivers exceptional preserved food recipes from Shinshu!
This is a recipe collection for seasonal preserves and side dishes born from the wisdom of Shinshu, including 'Sashisu' (vinegar/salt/sugar) pickled plums, dried vegetables, and seasonal pickles. Turn seasonal ingredients into preserved foods to enjoy throughout the year. It is a book full of the deliciousness and joy of creating with your own hands—something worth passing down, even in an age where everything is available to buy.
Using accessible ingredients, the recipes are simple and unlikely to fail. We hope you will try Takako's special 'seasonal capturing' crafts at home.
'When I encounter seasonal ingredients, I think about my plans for making them with a sense of joy, thinking, "Oh, it's this season already!" I compare notes from a year ago, muttering, "You've arrived quite early this year," and enjoy the subtle differences, like "Maybe I'll pair this with miso this time." This is the joy of creating my own life three, or even six months from now.
As I have aged, my recipes have gradually become simpler. I hope this serves to help you with your own craft of capturing the seasons.' (From Takako Yokoyama's 'Capturing the Revolving Seasons')
[Recipes listed for each season: Early Summer, Midsummer, Autumn, Winter, Spring]
Takako Yokoyama
Cooking expert. Born in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture; resides in Nagano City. Focusing on the richness of local cuisine rooted in Shinshu's climate, she has conducted extensive research and developed easy-to-make recipes for preserved foods and home cooking. Her books, based on visits to local craft experts, have earned widespread acclaim. She serves as a lecturer on programs like NHK's 'Today's Cooking,' conveying the importance of food and life in harmony with the seasons.
Product Information:
NHK Today's Cooking: Takako Yokoyama's Easy Handcrafted Recipes
Author: Takako Yokoyama
Publisher: NHK Publishing
Release Date: May 19, 2026
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Format: B5, paperbound
Pages: 96 pages (full color)
ISBN: 978-4-14-199379-7
This is a recipe collection for seasonal preserves and side dishes born from the wisdom of Shinshu, including 'Sashisu' (vinegar/salt/sugar) pickled plums, dried vegetables, and seasonal pickles. Turn seasonal ingredients into preserved foods to enjoy throughout the year. It is a book full of the deliciousness and joy of creating with your own hands—something worth passing down, even in an age where everything is available to buy.
Using accessible ingredients, the recipes are simple and unlikely to fail. We hope you will try Takako's special 'seasonal capturing' crafts at home.
'When I encounter seasonal ingredients, I think about my plans for making them with a sense of joy, thinking, "Oh, it's this season already!" I compare notes from a year ago, muttering, "You've arrived quite early this year," and enjoy the subtle differences, like "Maybe I'll pair this with miso this time." This is the joy of creating my own life three, or even six months from now.
As I have aged, my recipes have gradually become simpler. I hope this serves to help you with your own craft of capturing the seasons.' (From Takako Yokoyama's 'Capturing the Revolving Seasons')
[Recipes listed for each season: Early Summer, Midsummer, Autumn, Winter, Spring]
Takako Yokoyama
Cooking expert. Born in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture; resides in Nagano City. Focusing on the richness of local cuisine rooted in Shinshu's climate, she has conducted extensive research and developed easy-to-make recipes for preserved foods and home cooking. Her books, based on visits to local craft experts, have earned widespread acclaim. She serves as a lecturer on programs like NHK's 'Today's Cooking,' conveying the importance of food and life in harmony with the seasons.
Product Information:
NHK Today's Cooking: Takako Yokoyama's Easy Handcrafted Recipes
Author: Takako Yokoyama
Publisher: NHK Publishing
Release Date: May 19, 2026
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Format: B5, paperbound
Pages: 96 pages (full color)
ISBN: 978-4-14-199379-7
FAQ
Are Takako Yokoyama's preservation recipes suitable for beginners?
Yes, they use common ingredients and are designed to be simple and foolproof for all levels.
What ingredients are featured in the recipes?
The book features seasonal produce such as plums, garlic, cucumbers, eggplants, chestnuts, persimmons, radishes, cabbages, and butterbur sprouts.
Where can I purchase this book?
It is available at bookstores nationwide, as well as online stores like Amazon and Rakuten Books.