New e-Book Makes Japanese Cooking Simple: "Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen"

Visit www.japanesecookingmadesimple.com for details and a free recipe.

Glendale, AZ (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- Now anyone with a computer can create wonderful Japanese meals, more easily than ever before! Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen is an original English-language work created by an extraordinary woman, Tomoko Schaefer (nee Tomoko Murata), born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Each recipe is photo-illustrated every step of the way by Tomoko's husband, John, making it simple for even novice chefs to expertly prepare every one of the e-book's 23 authentic Japanese dishes.

Available for order at www.japanesecookingmadesimple.com, Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen is provided on a CD for convenient on-screen selecting, viewing, reading, and printing at home. The book's 123 pages are fully illustrated with more than 400 detailed photographs, and recipes can be followed directly from a computer screen, or they can be printed as needed, or all at once for loose-leaf binding.

Tomoko and her husband John divided their living between Japan and the USA for decades, during which Tomoko earned a reputation for being an amazing cook in both countries, while John
became an expert photographer. When the inspiration to collaborate on a book occurred, it was an act of love. Five years and some 6,000 meals later, over 2,000 digital photo images document the step-by-step preparation of hundreds of authentic Japanese dishes. Now twenty-three of Tomoko and John's favorite recipes are available to you, accompanied by simple and often humorous text, in Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen.

Contents of Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen include:

SOUP
Miso

SALADS
Pistachio
Rainbow Tempura
Rice
Sunomono

NORIMAKI ZUSHI (SUSHI)
Tamago Roll (Egg)
Tuna Roll
Vegetable Roll
Tempura Roll
California Roll

BEEF
Sukiyaki

CHICKEN
Daikon
Taiyo
Teriyaki
Yakitori

PORK
Gyoza
Tonkatsu

SEAFOOD
Butter Rice with Shrimp
Ebi Tendon
Tempura Roll

VEGETABLES
California Roll
Garlic Vegetables
Kinpira Gobo
Tofu with Negi Sauce
Vegetable Roll

OTHER
Inarizushi (tofu pockets)
Tempura

COMMON SENSE NUTRITION
Daikon
Garlic
Ginger
Parsley
Pistachio Nuts
Sesame Seeds
Tofu

Also included are descriptions and photos of required utensils (all of which are typically found in most American homes); a special food glossary translating any Japanese words that might be unfamiliar (the book is in English with very few Japanese words used); and tidbits of Japanese-American "Philosophies from Tomoko."

Order Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen online for $17.95 at www.japanesecookingmadesimple.com with a 100% Satisfaction Money-back Guarantee. See the web site for details.

Substantial discounts for organizations make this e-book a unique and effective way to raise funds. Because it is "something different," long-lasting, and a welcome addition to any kitchen, fundraisers don't have to compete with other organizations that offer cookies, candy, magazines and such.

Dealer and distributor inquiries are invited.

For more information contact Cookbook, 18894 N. 69th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308;
1 877 561-5001; samuraicookbook(at)cox.net or visit www.japanesecookingmadesimple.com.

EDITOR PLEASE NOTE: Review copies of Recipes from Tomoko's Samurai Kitchen are available gratis, upon request, as are high resolution digital files for photos. Tomoko is available for print and electronic media interviews, as well as for Japanese cooking demonstrations and private cooking classes.

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