The Essence of Japan: Naomi Eguchi's Story from Soccer to Sake (Part 1)

Friday evenings you will find Naomi cooking up Japanese small plates and pouring sake for friends around her kitchen island.  The conversation goes something like this...In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula', Paula interviews Naomi Eguchi, an original In My Kitchen Host and a talent both in the kitchen and on the soccer field. Naomi, originally from Kobe, Japan, and now running a successful business in Vancouver, shares insights into her upbringing, Japanese home cooking, and the diverse food scene across Japan's regions. These are just a few of the topics Paula covers:A Deep Dive into Japanese Cuisine with NaomiNaomi's Multicultural Background and Its InfluenceExploring Traditional Japanese Home CookingJapanese School LunchesSharing a Special Recipe: Chicken TsukuneTravel Tips and Cultural Insights for JapanHELPFUL LINKSGet my free Travel Planning Tool Try this Chicken Tsukune RecipeCheck out Electric Geisha Explore Kyuoshoku - The Making of a Japanese School LunchSUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEWIf you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review.SAY HELLOIn My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food.  We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast.I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways:Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers.  More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes.DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at [email protected]