Abigail Schmitt

In January of 2023, while traveling through Nagano Prefecture, I had the opportunity to step behind the scenes at the historic Masumi Sake Brewery in Suwa, Japan.

Life has a way of moving right along quicker than we think, no matter if we're enjoying the simple life or a full schedule. Pork Tamales It’s been a month now of being back in British Columbia, and I still have so much to say about our wintery season in Japan. Slow cycles are always better than one that has stopped: My notebooks are overflowing: sakura preservation, oboro kelp (that delicate, shaved, almost bonito-like texture), and wild Japanese spring vegetables. I shared a bit about...

Featuring: Persimmon varieties, Hoshigaki Tradition, Kurogaki wood, Wagashi, Persimmon leaf tea, Astringent vs non-astringent fruit, natural sugar bloom (shisō), Kakinoha sushi, Persimmon Recipes