Dear friends,
New York City has shut down indoor dining again, we have to cook at home most of time. People are probably tired of cooking and eating at home every day. I really hope the pandemic will be over soon.
Today I have a suggestion that may change your perspective. There is a word "tableware is clothes of food.” This is the opinion of Rosanjin Kitaoji who was one of the most famous ceramic artists in Japan. His words show how important tableware was to him. He was so particular that he even started making his own tableware to enjoy his cooking more. I agree with what he said.
For example, if you are served a great food on a plastic plate, can you fully enjoy the meals? On the other hand, no matter how simple the dishes, if it is served on beautiful plates, it would be feast for you. My suggestion is to find your favorite tableware and use it in your daily life. It will change your mood and make your meal at home more special.
My recent favorite is to use the grape leaf shaped-kamakurabori plate for finger foods when I enjoy a glass of wine. It looks like it's made of metal, but it is actually made of wood. After applying urushi many times, sprinkle pewter on the surface. Therefore, it is surprisingly lightweight. It feels like I am at an elegant bar. Urushi is a durable material, it can be gently washed with dish soap.
Small things can change your life. Everyday will be a good day for you!
All the best,
Kumiko
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