Mayumi's Kitchen: Macrobiotic Cooking for Body and Soul
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Mayumi's Kitchen: Macrobiotic Cooking for Body and Soul by Mayumi Nishimura
In Mayumi's Kitchen, Mayumi Nishimura, a leading figure in the macrobiotics world and Madonna's private macrobiotic chef, shares her recipes for delicious food that nourishes the body and the soul. Macrobiotics is a healthy, nature-friendly way of life based on a diet of whole grains, vegetables, and beans. People all over the world, including many Hollywood stars, have embraced a macrobiotic diet because of its health benefits including higher energy, beautiful skin, a tranquil mind, and a greater sense of connection with the universe. Mayumi's unique style of
"The concept of following a macrobiotic diet might sound daunting, but Nishimura—who worked as Madonna's private chef for seven years (and had her former boss write a foreword for this book)—breaks it down into simple, can-do steps and recipes" --Publishers Weekly
"Want to eat like Madonna? Pick up a copy of ‘Mayumi’s Kitchen.’" --The Boston Herald
"…the book brims with easy, Japanese-style recipes that follow the principles of macrobiotics, a way of eating intended to boost energy, clear the skin and mind, and foster a deep connection with the Earth." --VIV Magazine
"Madonna’s longtime macrobiotic chef puts a cosmopolitan spin on healthy eating in her newest cookbook." --The Maui News
"Want to eat like Madonna? Pick up a copy of ‘Mayumi’s Kitchen.’" --The Boston Herald
"…the book brims with easy, Japanese-style recipes that follow the principles of macrobiotics, a way of eating intended to boost energy, clear the skin and mind, and foster a deep connection with the Earth." --VIV Magazine
"Madonna’s longtime macrobiotic chef puts a cosmopolitan spin on healthy eating in her newest cookbook." --The Maui News
Mayumi Nishimura was born on the small island of Shinojima in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. In 1982 she moved to the U.S. and began studying macrobiotics under Michio Kushi—the leading authority in the field—at the Kushi Institute. Later she worked at the school as head cooking instructor. In 2001 Mayumi became Madonna's private macrobiotic chef, joining her on her Drowned World Tour. Between 2001 and 2008, she cooked for the superstar full-time. Currently Mayumi travels between Japan, where she writes and lectures on macrobiotics, and the U.S. She has published four books in Japanese. Mayumi's Kitchen, newly written, is her first book in English.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781568364810 |
| ISBN 10 | 1568364814 |
| Title | Mayumi's Kitchen: Macrobiotic Cooking for Body and Soul |
| Author | Mayumi Nishimura |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Year published | 2012-12-03 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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