From ramen to sushi to small sweets, the defining characteristic of all Japanese food is the care and attention that goes into preparing it. If you’re going to try your hand at any of it at home, it’s best to have a guide—and there isn’t a better one than Japan: The Cookbook, the latest release from Phaidon. Complete with over 400 recipes by food writer Nancy Singleton Hachisu, the book makes Japanese cooking accessible, with clear instructions and helpful notes alongside many of the recipes. Many of the dishes will become labors of love, as you will learn to pay each element of a bowl of ramen the respect it deserves and, in turn, elevate your home cooking to a new level.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
