Ken Sushi Video Volume 1
May 31, 2009 by Cooking Tips · Leave a Comment
With its exquisite tastes, numerous health benefits, and delightfully artistic presentation, sushi has grown to become one of the most prominent favorites in the North American dining experience. However, due to its deep rooted foreign origins and its structural complexity, the art of sushi creation has proven itself to be an incredibly difficult task for the inexperienced sushi enthusiast.
Now for the first time ever, world renown sushi chef and restaurant owner Hayashi Ken successfully eliminates these barriers by developing this incredible sushi resource — guaranteed to teach any sushi novice how to create restaurant quality sushi in the comfort of their own home!
Ken Sushi Video: Volume 1 simplifies the process of making sushi, sashimi and maki by providing explicitly thorough explanations of the following:
- all the ingredients needed for each dish and where / how to get them
- each step of preparation (from start to finish) in immaculate detail
- cutting techniques, crucial health and safety information (i.e. handling of raw fish)
The Ken Sushi Video collection is a tribute to Master Ken’s passion for sushi and his dedication to teaching the tips and secrets that comprise this culinary art. To everyone interested in perfecting their sushi creation techniques, Hayashi Ken sincerely hopes that this video resource provides you with both the enjoyment and experience that he has attained over the years as both a sushi chef and connoisseur. Enjoy!
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good Video
Ken is a little hard to understand, but the video is great, I can’t wait to start making some Sushi. Everthing you need to know is there.
5 Stars Packed with Quality information
First of all, I am not a video producer so can not speak to the quality of this DVD other than from a viewer perspective. In my mind…it is clear and crisp and Ken is easily understood. I know one rater said the quality of the video was in question…I did not see that.
You will like Ken immediately. He is just one of those folks you know you would like. He speaks very clearly and slowly. I watched the video the first time just for pleasure and the second time I took a few notes. Jotted down Ken’s recipe for sushi rice and etc.
Armed with this video and a book such as the excellent “The Complete Book of Sushi” by Hideo Dekura, Brigid Treloar, and Ryuichi Yoshii. I can guarantee you will be well on your way to your first rolls or your first Nigiri sushi. One thing I would do before rolling your own though is to stop by a sushi bar and sit right in front of the chef. Watch him and enjoy a nice lunch or dinner. You will build confidence just watching him prepare the food.
The video covers a lot of stuff in a short time. (one hour) but it is well worth the spend.
The only thing I wish Ken would have shared was his recipe for spicy sauce. Guess I will have to go to Canada and ask for it. 
Ken also discusses types of fishes and seafood, how to care for it, how to slice it, where to get it and etc.
You will enjoy this video (watch the bloopers at the end…it will confirm Ken’s sense of humor)
5 Stars Ken Sushi Video Volume 1
The video is great, it really help with my sushi parties. My wife is very happy with my improvings in roll making. For sure is a good purchase. Besides sushi making techniques there are few tips on cutting and handling bacteria, which are very helpful
5 Stars That’s it! Beginners guide to Sushi making
Well, I liked it a lot. It gave me all the information on how to prepare the fish and how to work with knife. The greatest takeaways however are the receipe for vinegard and wasabi - it is excellent! Being only an amateur with limited access to fresh fish, I would like to get more hints on how to handle frozen fish - what to look for when you are buying it and how to properly defrost it so it tastes best. Ken is so fast that it is hardly possible to see exactly how he prepares nigiri. But you will get it ultimelty
I also got a book by Kimiko Barber entitled “sushi - taste and technique”, but get the DVD only if you are a beginner. The book is not necessary in that case.
5 Stars I am Hayashi Ken. Thank you
Thank you very much for getting my dvd.
I truly wish that you benefit from my dvd.
Althouh I tried my best to provide as much information as possible in the dvd there might be still something more you need to learn more or understand.
So…Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me
EMAIL—ynanjohn@hotmail.com
Thank you very much once again.
Best wishes..
Ken..2007 06 07
Spain A Culinary Road Trip
May 31, 2009 by Cooking Tips · Leave a Comment
From Mario Batali, superstar chef and author of Molto Italiano and Italian Grill, comes an eating tour throughout Spain with his friend Gwyneth Paltrow.
Spain…A Culinary Road Trip is the companion book to the prime-time public television series Spain…On The Road Again. The premise is simple: Mario Batali and Mark Bittman are single-minded, food-obsessed friends who are constantly on the lookout for the food, wine, and cooking that is unique to Spain–and in this series they will find it. Gwyneth Paltrow and the Spanish actress Claudia Bassols are eager to enjoy all the pleasures the country has to offer, and each pair will be lured into the worlds of the other.
The foursome take the ultimate road trip adventure, showcasing the pleasures of Spain, the country’s regional cuisine, art, history, and culture, as they’ve never been seen before. Hundreds of gorgeous and candid photos, anecdotes, and more than seventy recipes from Mario appear in this scrapbook of the dream vacation through Spain.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars absolutely smashing
After seeing the program and loving every moment the book is even more wonderful. Have tried some recipes and would love to have the money one day to plan the trip and drive according to the book. When living in London visited Spain 5 times - over 40 years ago. So come on economy allow me to save some money. And then I’ll be off ‘on the road again’!!!
Sincerely, Jan Archer
2 Stars Celebrities go adventuring in Spain
Mario Batali has several excellent cookbooks he was written. Spain has a delightful and unique cuisine. This book fails to combine the two. I think this book makes an ok coffee table book at best. Many beautiful pictures of pain, food ingredients, scenery, and photos of the author is what the book is mostly comprised of. This book is thin on recipes, and recipes are simple. One recipe for serving pineapple was chopped pineapple, zest of a lime, and 2 tablespoons of molassas. To me, that is a preparation, and not a real recipe.
So if you are looking for a coffee table book and you like Mario Batali, this may be a good choice for you. Beautiful pictures, and tid bits about Spain make this book interesting. If you are looking for definitive recipes of Spain, you need to look elsewhere, this book is extremely thin on recipes.
5 Stars fabulous
I bought this for my brother in law and ended buying two more for my mother and a friend. They went crazy over the different recipes and pictures. My mother lives in Spain and yet was excited about this book.
Visit Spain.
5 Stars Loved the Book
I have recently visited Spain when I stumbled upon the PBS program in September. I loved the show so I purchased the book. While in Spain the food I had was absolutely devine and I loved the architecture and culture. Purchasing this book not only helps me remember my gastronomic and cultural experiences in Spain, it will also help me with my travel plans for my next trip back to Spain.
5 Stars OLE!
Wonderful and informative, not only in the culinary arts but also in the history of Spain. What I always wanted, a cookbook and guidebook all in one. Kudos to Mario, Gwyneth, Claudia and Mark. A great follow-up to their wonderful TV series. A must have!
MIU Flexible Cutting Board Set of 5
May 30, 2009 by Cooking Tips · Leave a Comment
MIU Flexible Cutting Board Set of 5
These handy, flexible cutting boards are color coded for different food groups to minimize cross-contamination and to protect countertops. Blue for fish, red for meats, yellow for poultry, green for vegetables and white for general purposes. The flexible boards curl easily to transfer chopped food directly into the bowl, pot or pan. Each board measures 15-inches by 11-inches. Top shelf, dishwasher safe.
Inventing Cuisine Paul Ganaire
May 30, 2009 by Cooking Tips · Leave a Comment
Inventing Cuisine Paul Ganaire
Made in France, English subtitled. In-depth portraits of internationally acclaimed chefs featuring exclusive interviews. Pierre Gagnaire is a singular chef and #3 on the 2008 World’s 50 Best Restaurants chart. He creates in a continual flux: his menu changes every month, and his dishes day-to-day, as he rethinks things while standing in front of the oven. His cuisine is created in relation to the product, its energy, and the person for whom he is cooking.
The Bread Lovers Bread Machine Cookbook
May 29, 2009 by Cooking Tips · Leave a Comment
The Bread Lovers Bread Machine Cookbook
The Bread Lover
