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Episode 1: Fermented Flavors and Friendships Make a Fine FeastAug 7, 2023 · 28m
Winter in Hida, Gifu Prefecture, is cold and snowy indeed! Nobuko and her husband Makoto are preparing another fabulous feast to warm the hearts of their guests. They drop by their friend Hiroshi's shop for some malted rice, a traditional fermented essential, then visit their other pal Chieko for some homemade cold-dried daikon radish. Pairing the two ingredients with a myriad of others, Nobuko whips up a winter feast like none other. Discover the unique fermented flavors of mountainous Hida!
Episode 2: Tea, Cake ... and Lacquerware Under the Cherry TreesJun 2, 2024 · 27m
The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, a tea party under the cherry blossoms with bracken-starch cake on handmade lacquerware.
Episode 3: Weather the Hot Season with Buddhist TraditionSep 27, 2024 · 27m
The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they weather the heat of the summer season with dishes steeped into Buddhist tradition.
Episode 4: An Autumnal Feast with Rice Old and NewDec 29, 2024 · 27m
The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, a fantastic fall season feast featuring old and new rice, including rice flour bread.
Episode 5: All Together to Save the Game!Mar 30, 2025 · 27m
Join the Kogawas' tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they're on a mission to save the local game meat with which they'll prepare a fabulous feast!