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SUMMARY:Seasonal Zen Japanese Food with Chef Akemi Akutsu
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/seasonal-zen-japanese-food-with-chef-akemi-akutsu-2015/
LOCATION:Cook Culture - Victoria Cooking School :: 1317 Blanshard St, The Atrium Building  Victoria, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>The secret lies in Japanese food&rsquo;s Buddhist roots, based on a diet of vegetables and sea plants.<br /><br />The diet is guided by Japan&rsquo;s geography and topography. Japan is made up of 70% mountains and surrounded by the sea on all sides.&nbsp; It is easier to raise vegetables than animals.&nbsp; Secondly, Buddhism preaches abstinence from material things. Simple cooking aids in keeping the mind and spirit pure.<br /><br />Japanese food is unique because of its minimalistic use of spices and sauces, incorporation of seasonal vegetables into every meal, and a higher proportion of fish and tofu to meat.<br /><br />Japanese people&rsquo;s general nature is peaceful and this carries over into eating. If the body feels stress, extra waste is stored in the body and mind.&nbsp; Zen cooking improves harmony in the body while decreasing negative energy.<br /><br />In this class, we will make and eat the following seasonal, nutrient-rich winter dishes:<br /><br />1) Japanese Prawn Risotto<br />2) Spicy Salmon Soup<br />3) Tsukune Chicken Meatballs with Black beans and Walnuts<br />4) Nagaimo Yam and Prawn Salad<br /><br />All of these recipes will help you to be healthy and happy for the wet and dark winter months!<br /><br />Demonstration and Hands-on<br /><br />Register for this class on the following dates (menu varies):<br /><br /><a href="http://cookculture.com/cooking-school/class/seasonal-zen-japanese-food-chef-akemi-akutsu">January 23, 2015</a><br /><a href="http://cookculture.com/cooking-school/class/seasonal-zen-japanese-food-chef-akemi-akutsu-0">February 25, 2015</a><br /><a href="http://cookculture.com/cooking-school/class/seasonal-zen-japanese-food-chef-akemi-akutsu-1">April 16, 2015</a></p>
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