The ceramic artist Kishimoto Kennin is justly famous for his
wood-fired iga-style wares (see image at right), but also produces shino glazed and celadon
vessels.
He and his wife are right out of potter central casting, as is his wonderful home.
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Our group arriving at the home of Kishimoto Kennin |
More relevant to a food blog, Mrs. Kishimoto is a fabulous cook, and served us a memorable meal. Upon entering the dining area, we were greeted by a fire above which flattened rice cakes (
onigiri) were grilling and around which fish were broiling, and a large cauldron bubbling with a hearty vegetable soup.
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Fish, onigiri and soup over and around the fire - before |
These ingredients were transformed during the meal before our eyes.
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Fish, onigiri and soup over and around the fire - after |
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Adding greens to the steaming vegetable soup |
When served on the master's plates and bowls, they provided one of the most memorable meals of our tour.
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Grilled rice ball (yaki-onigiri) |
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Grilled fish, vegetable and medium boiled egg |
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Mrs. Kishimoto's vegetable soup with homemade yuzukoshō and scallions |
This fabulous vegetable soup was enhanced by Mrs. Kishimoto's homemade yuzukoshō, a condiment made by mashing up and fermenting hot peppers, salt and peels of
yuzu, a small Japanese citrus with an indescribable taste. I was in such ecstasy that she invited me to return to her home next September for her annual
yuzukoshō production time. I am seriously considering it.
Bobby Jay
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Great post thaanks
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