There's a word in Japanese, subarashii (すばらしい), that means "splendid" or "magnificent", a fitting word to describe Nancy Singleton Hachisu's stunning cookbook. Japanese Farm Food. From the moment you pick up this book and touch its indigo cloth spine, and feel the heft of almost 400 pages, you know there is something magical inside. Open the book and far from being disappointed, you are awed by the gentle beauty of the photos, the layout, of everything. This is a beautifully crafted work, clearly a labor of love, and reflective of a life rich in love, community, hard work, and great food.
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