Risa's book: Rice as Self
Summary of its content: Japanese eating habits depended on rice in the pld days and Japanese rice have huge impacts with various things historically. The power of rice have been clearly exsisted and affect contemprary Japanese people.
What she liked best about the book: The feature of Japanese rice in details like the roots and the process of it.
Some of the book's flaws: The only flaw in the book is that the author have quite positive opinion about Japanese rice. She should remain indifferent in her descriptions.
Saeko's book: Food and Feast in Tudor England
Summary of its content: This book is on food life of people who are between upper and lower class in Tudor England. In this era, everything was decided by their social class. People of uuper class spent much money on preparing banquet so that they could show off how gorgeous it is to their quest.
What she liked best about the book: The book is written by clear English and has many color pictures.
Some of the book's flaws: The author does't know how much fresh fruits or vegetables they ate.
Shoko's book: Good Growing -Why organic farming works-
Summary of its content: We can learn how organic foods are good for our health and the current situation of organic farming.
What she liked best about the book: I can be familiar with healthy food.
Some of the book's flaws: This book is too detailed, so some technical words are difficult.
I read the book relating food, and I learn a lot of culture, history, sociology of food. I want to learn more about food! Thank you to read my blog.
2016年1月17日日曜日
2016年1月16日土曜日
2016年1月6日水曜日
Restaurant Evaluation
①Greet you in a pleasing manner?(9/10)
②Seat you and deliver menus in a courteous menner?(8/10)
The restaurant was not crowded, so we can choose the table freely. The menu had already been put on it.
③Friendly, positive and seemed to enjoy their work?(7/10)
④Arrive within one to two minutes to take your order?(10/10)
⑤Was it served within 12 mins from order?(10/10)
We were surprised at its speed.
⑥Check back to ensure that your meal was satisfactory?(9/10)
⑦Floors were clean and free of litter?(10/10)
The base of the interior was wooden. I feel that it is clean.
⑧Music volume and type were appropriate?(9/10)
⑨Lightingwas appropriate?(10/10)
It was not too bright.
⑩Signs visible, attractive and well maintained?(7/10)
Total score: 89/100
②Seat you and deliver menus in a courteous menner?(8/10)
The restaurant was not crowded, so we can choose the table freely. The menu had already been put on it.
③Friendly, positive and seemed to enjoy their work?(7/10)
④Arrive within one to two minutes to take your order?(10/10)
⑤Was it served within 12 mins from order?(10/10)
We were surprised at its speed.
⑥Check back to ensure that your meal was satisfactory?(9/10)
⑦Floors were clean and free of litter?(10/10)
The base of the interior was wooden. I feel that it is clean.
⑧Music volume and type were appropriate?(9/10)
⑨Lightingwas appropriate?(10/10)
It was not too bright.
⑩Signs visible, attractive and well maintained?(7/10)
Total score: 89/100
Restaurant Review
I went to "A to Z cafe" with Saeko. It locates in Omotesando. It is in fifth floor of equbo building. The exterior is just a simple building.
However, entering in the restaurant, we can see a beautiful view looking out the window. The interior design looks like a house. It is divided into some rooms without doors. There are some kinds of seats, for example, chairs, sofas. The lights are not too bright and calm BGM is used.
I ordered a special meat lunch offer that changes from day to day. Saeko ordered a fish one. The meat lunch of the day is a shiso-miso-yaki of dark meat from the leg and the fish one is a nambandsuke of a marlin. Each lunch is served with sashimi of samon, kinpira-gobo, pickles, gokoku rice, and miso soup. The price is 1,080 yen. I think that it is cheap. We can have another serving of rice, miso soup, and drink.
The clerks are very good to customers. Before calling, they noticed us and poured tea. We had a second serving of rice. The quantity was not much. Women are satified with that but it may not be enough for men.
Many customers are women. Some people are alone. The restaurant mainly provides Japanese food and it is balanced well, so it is popular by women.
A to Z cafe
〒107-0062 Tokyoto-minatoku-minamiaoyam5-8-3 equbo building 5F
TEL 03-5464-0281
OPEN 11:30～23:30（Food22:30L.O.、Drink23:00L.O.）
HP↓↓
http://commercial-art.net/wp/tokyo/atoz/
However, entering in the restaurant, we can see a beautiful view looking out the window. The interior design looks like a house. It is divided into some rooms without doors. There are some kinds of seats, for example, chairs, sofas. The lights are not too bright and calm BGM is used.
We can see Aoyama's view from the window.
The interior is as if the restaurant is a house.
We can spend time relaxing.
The tables are like a balcony.
Today's lunch menu!!
I ordered a special meat lunch offer that changes from day to day. Saeko ordered a fish one. The meat lunch of the day is a shiso-miso-yaki of dark meat from the leg and the fish one is a nambandsuke of a marlin. Each lunch is served with sashimi of samon, kinpira-gobo, pickles, gokoku rice, and miso soup. The price is 1,080 yen. I think that it is cheap. We can have another serving of rice, miso soup, and drink.
↑The meat lunch
↑The fish lunch
The clerks are very good to customers. Before calling, they noticed us and poured tea. We had a second serving of rice. The quantity was not much. Women are satified with that but it may not be enough for men.
Many customers are women. Some people are alone. The restaurant mainly provides Japanese food and it is balanced well, so it is popular by women.
A to Z cafe
http://commercial-art.net/wp/tokyo/atoz/
2015年12月10日木曜日
Book Review -Travelling Foodstuffs and Early Colonial Eating Habits-
The stuffs like potatoes, sugar-cane, maize have been studied by histrians and anthropologist.
The United States and Austraria were a colony.
The food which is grown in these countries is eaten by colonizer's country.
In Europe, vegitarian became common because of the advent of many crops from the New World.
However, no all areas increased the consumption of vegetables at the expense of meat.
All foods have history, but the progress is various.
The colonize history is increasingly related to food.
And colonizer's countries are also influenced by that.
Food is traveling.
The United States and Austraria were a colony.
The food which is grown in these countries is eaten by colonizer's country.
In Europe, vegitarian became common because of the advent of many crops from the New World.
However, no all areas increased the consumption of vegetables at the expense of meat.
All foods have history, but the progress is various.
The colonize history is increasingly related to food.
And colonizer's countries are also influenced by that.
Food is traveling.
2015年12月2日水曜日
Food For All and Second Harvest Japan
What are their main activities / events?
Food For All: It enables homeless people to lean new skills. It helps them to make informed choices and find solutions to their problems. For example, it encourages them to do voluntary activity.
Second Harvest Japan: It supplies foods to homeless people and people who can't have enough foods. .
How do they deal with the problem of food waste?
Food For All: This year, it donated fruit and vegetables which are used in the preparation of the meals. Its expenditure was reduced and recycling initiatives were increased.
Second Harvest Japan: It takes food which is dumped from food production factory.
How would you be able to help / volunteer for these organizations?
Food For All: We can donate money, or clothes. The organization is running a charity shop.
Second Harvest Japan: We can donate money, foods, and do volunteer.
Which group seems to be the most active?
I think that Second Harvest Japan is the most active. This is because it supplies food many people. They are not only homeless, but also children in an institution for maltreated children, or victims of DV, and so on.
What do they have in common? How do their approaches differ?
They have in common that they take waste foods and supply them to many poor people. Food For All has a charity shop. Second Harvest Japan connect with many businesses.
I have thought about food waste problem. Particularly, Japan wastes a lot of food. These organization should be made more, and people should this problem seriously.
Food For All: It enables homeless people to lean new skills. It helps them to make informed choices and find solutions to their problems. For example, it encourages them to do voluntary activity.
Second Harvest Japan: It supplies foods to homeless people and people who can't have enough foods. .
How do they deal with the problem of food waste?
Food For All: This year, it donated fruit and vegetables which are used in the preparation of the meals. Its expenditure was reduced and recycling initiatives were increased.
Second Harvest Japan: It takes food which is dumped from food production factory.
How would you be able to help / volunteer for these organizations?
Food For All: We can donate money, or clothes. The organization is running a charity shop.
Second Harvest Japan: We can donate money, foods, and do volunteer.
Which group seems to be the most active?
I think that Second Harvest Japan is the most active. This is because it supplies food many people. They are not only homeless, but also children in an institution for maltreated children, or victims of DV, and so on.
What do they have in common? How do their approaches differ?
They have in common that they take waste foods and supply them to many poor people. Food For All has a charity shop. Second Harvest Japan connect with many businesses.
I have thought about food waste problem. Particularly, Japan wastes a lot of food. These organization should be made more, and people should this problem seriously.
2015年11月29日日曜日
The Wall Street Journal
"Slow Consumer Spending In U.S. Signals Caution"
This article says that Americans consume less than before and save money now.
The personal saving rate was 5.6% in October, the highest level since December 2012.
I have an image that American people consume very much, particularly, foods.
However, the situation of economic is changing and incomes of Americans are increase 0.4%.
Once looking at the data, their spending seem to increase but they increase only 0.3%.
It is possible that they are worried about the future.
In Japan, now, economic is inflation.
But people who get the benefit are only rich people.
Poor people don't get enough salary.
Despite of that, the price of food is increasing.
The financial condition of the world seems to be unstable.
The food style of people may also change.
"Oil Boosts Energy Shares"
In most Asian markets, oil prices are increasing. This is because Russia and Syria are in conflict situation. Syria produces little oil for Islamic State terrorism.
Increasing oil price, the prices of various productions also increase. Of course, food price, too.
"The Best Tech Gifts of 2015"
Samsung Gear VR Powered by Oculus, $100, I pay attention.
The device may take us the popular restaurant. We are able to search the restaurant and decide which restaurant is the best.
This article says that Americans consume less than before and save money now.
The personal saving rate was 5.6% in October, the highest level since December 2012.
I have an image that American people consume very much, particularly, foods.
However, the situation of economic is changing and incomes of Americans are increase 0.4%.
Once looking at the data, their spending seem to increase but they increase only 0.3%.
It is possible that they are worried about the future.
In Japan, now, economic is inflation.
But people who get the benefit are only rich people.
Poor people don't get enough salary.
Despite of that, the price of food is increasing.
The financial condition of the world seems to be unstable.
The food style of people may also change.
"Oil Boosts Energy Shares"
In most Asian markets, oil prices are increasing. This is because Russia and Syria are in conflict situation. Syria produces little oil for Islamic State terrorism.
Increasing oil price, the prices of various productions also increase. Of course, food price, too.
"The Best Tech Gifts of 2015"
Samsung Gear VR Powered by Oculus, $100, I pay attention.
The device may take us the popular restaurant. We are able to search the restaurant and decide which restaurant is the best.
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