Shokuiku

An entertaining culinary journey between Japan and Spain, towards a more conscious way of eating in our daily lives.

Shokuiku is a Japanese term meaning "food education." Japanese children learn it both at school and at home. This early education becomes an unconscious guide for making healthy food choices in adulthood.

In these pages, you'll discover how the Japanese naturally integrate a balanced diet into their lives, through the experience of Kyoko, a freelance journalist passionate about food and determined not to give up the healthy habits learned in childhood, even in extreme work conditions or after moving to Spain. With plenty of common sense and humor, the author immerses us in the philosophy of shokuiku and offers a unique perspective on food and nutrition rooted in Japanese culture.

From the cultural shock caused by her breakfast style to the demystification of matcha tea, as well as Kyoko's encounters with the dreaded "paella police," this book is a delicious inspiration for adopting a more mindful approach to eating in your everyday life, even if you lead a hectic lifestyle (like many people in Japan). It also includes 20 recipes in the pure "Kawaguchi style" so you can easily and practically incorporate shokuiku into your menus.