After she enters school, her real adventures really begin. She gets placed in the Academy’s topmost group with the Sweets Princes. I really enjoyed looking through this cookbook. The instructions were written very clearly and I liked that it broke down the prep and cooking time in each recipe. They also put the ingredients and tools into categories for each component of a recipe (ex. Ingredients for a cake would be grouped together and ingredients for the cake filling would be in another group). There were also often alternative cooking methods and tips suggested in recipes, such as how to cook the recipe on a stovetop instead of on a grill. I've read several anime cookbooks, and while this does have good recipes, it's very light on the anime concept. A bare paragraph is all you get, along with a list of some of the anime that dish can be found in. However, certain anime are conspicuously missing from the lists (I mean, Yuri on Ice had Katsudon as a plot point, yet it is missing from the list attached to that recipe). The dishes aren't necessarily the specific ones as seen in a specific anime, either, merely the common version. No interesting takes on recipes a la Food Wars here. A few images depicting the foods are anime-inspired, but many don't seem to have made much of an effort in that regard either. One day she encounters a famous patissier, Henry Lucas who discovers Ichigo’s amazing tasting abilities. Henri offers her a chance to attend St. Marie Academy, a prestigious culinary school that specializes in desserts.

I loved the inclusion of the visual explanation for dumpling folding. There’s a great selection of appetisers, main dishes, desserts and even drinks. I love the illustrations of the foods as well, they all look so tasty! There were a lot of animes mentioned that I haven’t seen and/or heard of and based off the food, I might add them to my neverending ‘to watch’ list. Embark on a foodie’s journey through the world of anime—and learn to recreate delicious dishes from your favorite series—with this practical guide to anime food. Join an otaku on her tour through anime food and find out what your favorite characters are savoring and sharing—from bento to yakisoba—and then learn to make it at home! Along with each recipe, you will discover facts behind the food, such as history, culture, tips, and more. Perfect for foodies and anime-lovers alike, Cook Anime is the all-inclusive guide to making the meals of this Japanese artform. Kewpie mayonnaise: Made with egg yolks instead of whole eggs, this mayo has a deeper yellow color and an umami flavor. An impressive variety of recipes based on popular anime with very nice full-color illustrations. Might be difficult for beginners to get into. The Sweets Princes are famous for their magical treats throughout the school. The three Princes are Sennosuke who is an expert in traditional Japanese sweets, Satsuki who has a flair for candied flowers, and Makoto who is a gifted chocolatier.

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Some of my favourite animes that are included in this are Haikyuu, Howl’s Moving Castle, Yuri On Ice, MHA, Demon Slayer, Ponyo, Violet Evergarden, Jujutsu Kaisen, AOT, Tokyo Ghoul, Spirited Away, Arrietty, Tokyo Revengers, Kakegurui, Ancient Magus Bride, Mob Psycho 100, Totoro, and When Marnie Was There. Chuka soba noodles: Japanese for “thin Chinese noodles,” this is the Japanese version of the wheat noodles used in ramen. a live-action film (which also won many awards) and eventually the anime series The Great Passage. Miura is also the author of Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru, which was adapted into a live-action film and the inspiring anime series Run with the Wind.

So last night (writing this one early September) I just couldn’t sleep. Not sure why. But it was a good thing for this book. I had plans on reading it the next day but if one cannot sleep why not read the book now? We have 4 sections in this book. Appetizers (yum), Mains (yum yum), Desserts (OMG YES), and Drinks (mmm). There are easy recipes and harder recipes. Some recipes require you to get items that you may not be able to get (heavy cream for me and some other small things), some recipes have items you can find everywhere. Enoki mushrooms: Called enokitake in Japanese, these long, thin white mushrooms are popular in soups, salads, and many other East Asian dishes. Rinse the fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Coat the fillets in the sake and let sit for 5 minutes. Lightly pat the fillets with a paper towel again, then rub 1 teaspoon salt over each fillet. If you’d like a more intense salt flavor, add another half teaspoon of salt each, or to your taste. Generously wrap each fillet in paper towels and place them in a closed plastic or glass container. Place the container in the refrigerator overnight or for up to 2 days; the longer the time, the saltier the fish will be.One thing I really appreciate is that the ingredients lists are done using both the US measurements and metric units. For example, if it says you need 2 cups of something, it will also list what that is in grams. It definitely makes this book more international friendly. Another common and less time-consuming way that salmon is prepared in Japan is to coat the salmon in sake and let it sit for The book is broken is broken into a few different sections including Japanese Desserts, Non-Japanese Desserts, and Anime-Inspired Desserts. There is an introduction section that introduces you to the author of the cookbook, Emily J. Bushman, and what lead to the creation of this collection of recipes. However, the introduction is also a great thing for beginning bakers too because there is the “Sugar Lover’s Pantry” which is a guide to ingredients from the book, and there is even a “Tools of the Trade” section that walks you through cooking tools and even pans that would be needed. Lemon-Almond Chiffon Cake (Inspired by Spirited Away) – I love lemon and almond so I had to give this one a try. The fact that I am familiar with this Anime and the fact that the cake is never truly defined in the story made this one an easy fit for the story. Join an otaku on her tour through anime food and find out what your favorite characters are savoring and sharing and then learn to make it at home! Including: