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This first edition of The Japanese Country Cookbook, by Russ Rudzinski, is a rare and beloved 1969 cookbook with age …
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This first edition of The Japanese Country Cookbook, by Russ Rudzinski, is a rare and beloved 1969 cookbook with age related toning of the pages, the paper was designed to mimic rice paper, so it may be as it was meant to be, the binding intact but worn.
It features home-style Japanese recipes from the now-closed Mingei-Ya restaurant in San Francisco, known for its authentic, simple, and regional dishes like sukiyaki, tempura, and various vegetable preparations, presented with unique illustrations by Mike Nelson on textured paper. Its praised for its cultural insights, glossary, and accessibility, making it a collectors item for its nostalgic value and authentic content.
Content: A guide to home-style Japanese cooking, including standards like sukiyaki and tempura, as well as regional dishes, soups, noodle dishes, and sushi.
Style: Features simple, easy-to-follow recipes, a glossary of terms, and ingredient substitutions, with cultural background and stories.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 2ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Age related wear as pictured. Age related wear as pictured. less
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