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Authors and experts Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay personally undertook the challenge of visiting 35 artisanal sake breweries in Japan, the US, and Canada to interview makers and document every stage of the sake brewing process. Nancy's celebrated journalistic background combined with Michael's sake sommelier experience have led to an engaging and informative look at the world of sake.  With over 300 color photos and a lively narrative, this fascinating book provides:  A comprehensive introduction to the science and history of sake brewing in Japan A look at how fine craft sakes are brewed today using traditional methods and no additives—only rice, water, koji, and yeast Histories of Japan's venerable breweries, some of them over 300 years old!  An answer to why some breweries are able to turn out a superior quality of sake A discussion of rice varieties and  the contentious topic of terroir in the context of sake making. 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An idea began to take hold - what if we could return to a time when our needs were met by the farmers in our own communities, rather than a commodity, Big Food system that favours profit above all else? With in-depth, on the ground reporting, Nancy Matsumoto introduces readers to the women changemakers who are building out local and regional supply chains to combat the destructive effects of Big Food: from the founder of a women-led rice cooperative who is fighting Black land loss, to the Indigenous women who own and operate the first kelp hatchery on the American east coast, and more. Reaping What She Sows offers a blueprint for what eating enjoyably, sustainably, and ethically looks like today. 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