We are very excited to host visiting Chef Aiko from Himeji, Japan for her onigiri and dashi cooking workshop! Aiko is also a Japanese culinary instructor and cooking expert, sharing her knowledge of washoku and dashi culture through cooking classes and workshops in Japan and abroad. This workshop’s theme will be Chōyō no Sekku, which is one of Japan’s five seasonal festivals, traditionally celebrated on the 9th of September. It is a day to pray for longevity and good health, and chrysanthemums—symbols of purity and rejuvenation—are used as decorations and also incorporated into food. Chestnut rice (kuri gohan) is eaten as a seasonal delicacy during this time, celebrating the autumn harvest and symbolizing prosperity.

In this fun and relaxing workshop, participants will not only cook a delicious meal, but learn stories about Chōyō no Sekku and the ties it has to Japanese food culture. Register today for this special workshop and enjoy a delicious meal!

Workshop Menu:

• Kuri gohan (Chestnut Rice) onigiri

• Miso soup made with authentic dashi

• Grilled salted salmon