115536 Tue Mar 16 13:08:45 -0800 2004 10 7 Chicago Area 0 630384 I understand there's some interest out there in a field trip to Mitsuya. I'd certainly be interested in going, preferably on a Saturday (so I can buy ingredients for a big Saturday night dinner, and plenty of sake). I don't know how the logistics would work (Rent a van? Form a convoy?), but I'm sure it could be organized. I myself wouldn't be able to do it until April. Anyone interested? Tue Mar 16 13:08:45 -0800 2004 0 Akatonbo 1 630395 I would definitely be interested! I've never been, but have heard so much. Unfortunately, I'm one of these city folks with no wheels of my own. However, a friend of mine in the neighborhood has a car and family out in Arlington Heights so he's always going back and forth. He's also promised to take me there at some point, so that could be a potential ride for 4 people from the city. Tue Mar 16 14:20:11 -0800 2004 630384 0 Janet C. 2 630408 It would be great if you could check that possibility out. I do not currently have a car. Let's see how many other people are interested. Tue Mar 16 15:21:07 -0800 2004 630395 0 Akatonbo 3 630416 i live in the burbs and would be greatly interested if somebody comes along that know japanese food and their ingredients. my problem is when i go there, i don't know what much of the food is and what to do with it at home. it's a great place! Tue Mar 16 15:49:14 -0800 2004 630408 0 beaumont 4 630417 I would be happy to help you. I cook a lot of Japanese food, and can recommend some good cookbooks. Tue Mar 16 15:50:57 -0800 2004 630416 0 Akatonbo 5 630418 What are some of your cookbook recommendations? I just bought "The Breadaway Japanese Kitchen" by Eric Gower on the recommendation of a friend. A couple of the recipes are interesting and good, but the others seem so contrived that I can't bring myself to bother. I'd love to find something that is more of a primer. Thanks! Tue Mar 16 15:54:53 -0800 2004 630417 0 Kasy 6 630422 A good place to start is any book by Elizabeth Andoh - an American who lived in Japan for many years. My favorite book of hers, "At Home With Japanese Cooking," is out of print, but is available used through Amazon. I'll dig up some others tonight when I go home. Tue Mar 16 16:16:04 -0800 2004 630418 0 Akatonbo 7 630432 More than a dozen copies of Andoh's book are available on the internet at prices from $6 to $48 (depends on whether you want paperback or hardcover). Best way to find used books on the net is to search at either www.bookfinder.com or at www.addall.com Amazon is only one of many sellers. For used books they just act as a host for book dealers. There are plenty of sites which let you get directly to the seller. Just use the search engines above. Tue Mar 16 19:34:04 -0800 2004 630422 0 George R 1 630460 I take it you mean Mitsuwa. Just wanted to correct it in case someone wants to search for it. Link: http://www.mitsuwa.com/slh.html Wed Mar 17 01:01:30 -0800 2004 630384 0 Eric Eto 2 630462 Thanks Eric. I actually still think of it as Yaohan. At any rate, those who are interested in going, please e-mail me at the above address. If we make the date Saturday April 10th I can probably get the car, which would mean room for three people. Kasy, another good cookbook is "Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art," by Shizuo Tsuji. And also the old Time-Life series "Foods of the World" had a Japanese volume, and although I haven't looked for them, I'm sure they're both available on the Internet. Wed Mar 17 08:34:02 -0800 2004 630460 0 Akatonbo 3 630463 "And also the old Time-Life series "Foods of the World" had a Japanese volume, and although I haven't looked for them, I'm sure they're both available on the Internet." Also at rummage sales and used book stores. In the Time-Life series, there is a large bound book and a smaller wire bound book, which has most of the recipes. They originally came in a presentation book box where they were very neatly paired together. So if you find one or the other, take it because you will eventually find the mate. Regards, CAthy2 Wed Mar 17 09:51:05 -0800 2004 630462 0 CAthy2