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

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