tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post4589022567871474935..comments2024-03-28T01:49:29.773-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: Japanese Castles, Life at Court and Chawan-Mushi silky custardDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-55885081916845767932011-02-09T19:46:18.831-08:002011-02-09T19:46:18.831-08:00Such lovely writings and beautiful history...
This...Such lovely writings and beautiful history...<br />This custard dish is truly remarkable, looks amazing :)Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-31163964983966677122011-02-03T08:14:21.345-08:002011-02-03T08:14:21.345-08:00Really inspiring post Deanna! I love your illustr...Really inspiring post Deanna! I love your illustrations too - very evoking :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497527514675744541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-89345803793761013152011-02-03T06:40:20.258-08:002011-02-03T06:40:20.258-08:00Fascinating for sure! I would love to go to Japa...Fascinating for sure! I would love to go to Japan some day and learn more about their history and food, meanwhile perhaps I will watch that movie :) The Chawan-Mushi sounds incredible and it looks so perfect in that gorgeous cup!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-61128810486302312672011-02-02T20:03:24.845-08:002011-02-02T20:03:24.845-08:00Great post; those ceramics towards the end are won...Great post; those ceramics towards the end are wonderful. I solved the foamy egg thing (and getting a silkier texture to boot) by beating the eggs and stock thoroughly, straining them into a foodsaver container and pulling a vacuum. All the bubbles whoosh to the surface and the custard ends up mirror-smooth.Peterhttp://www.acookblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-37943763604572520912011-02-02T17:59:23.549-08:002011-02-02T17:59:23.549-08:00Deana gorgeous post...my son has spent time in Jap...Deana gorgeous post...my son has spent time in Japan and is minoring in Japanese. I can not wait to show him your post!<br />I love to visit you!<br />L~xoLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731127892542929874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-18384433320948423492011-02-02T11:53:10.037-08:002011-02-02T11:53:10.037-08:00Hey Deana! Ooh, I love your dream world. I bet you...Hey Deana! Ooh, I love your dream world. I bet yours is so much more crispy clear than mine. I mean, since you're a history buff and all;-) And the Heian period is fascinating. From esteemed female writers (that was not how it was for women here or in Europe for a long time) to a no meat diet, all I can say is tell me more (smile). <br />Ooh, and your Chawan Mushi looks delicious-my kind of food;)!Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441053969652689705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-58905975440188206802011-02-01T15:07:05.460-08:002011-02-01T15:07:05.460-08:00A very informative post. Thank you for sharing th...A very informative post. Thank you for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-41102408067152248192011-02-01T11:37:14.682-08:002011-02-01T11:37:14.682-08:00Gorgeous! Japan is a place I've been dying to...Gorgeous! Japan is a place I've been dying to go to. I love the Imperial architecture and art.. And I LOVE chawanmushi!! It's one of my favorite things to make and of course eat :) Forgiven-- the stone bowl is beautiful-- I want it!Karen from Globetrotter Diarieshttp://globetrotterdiaries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-58964612325350819132011-02-01T02:55:02.008-08:002011-02-01T02:55:02.008-08:00I could hardly wait to scroll to the bottom of the...I could hardly wait to scroll to the bottom of the page to see what recipe you would make, you did not disappoint, so lovely.Megan @ FeastingonArthttp://www.feastingonart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-34729201287937495892011-01-30T13:46:32.300-08:002011-01-30T13:46:32.300-08:00Petunia is one cute dog and hopefully brings a smi...Petunia is one cute dog and hopefully brings a smile to your face. It's incredible how you delve into such different periods, linking past and present so beautifully. I love Inception but had never thought back to the Pillow Book or Tales of Genji. Japanese culture fascinates me and I hope to visit the country myself one day but in the meantime you've given us a wonderful glimpse. Great recipe too!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-83672793803666136922011-01-30T11:22:21.492-08:002011-01-30T11:22:21.492-08:00Another fascinating post! I'm also enthralled...Another fascinating post! I'm also enthralled with Japanese cuisine/culture and I would love to visit someday...until then, I will make do with your lovely Chawan-Mushi!Faithhttp://anediblemosaic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-90200783852681772852011-01-30T07:08:38.431-08:002011-01-30T07:08:38.431-08:00You really do an amazing job of taking us on incre...You really do an amazing job of taking us on incredible journeys into the past. The shrimp dish looks lovely. I know so little about Japanese history and culture, but I am trying to learn more about the simplicity beauty of Asian cooking.T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-81820242822562782012011-01-29T19:09:24.013-08:002011-01-29T19:09:24.013-08:00Inception is my favorite movie produced last year,...Inception is my favorite movie produced last year, and I was inspired as well with the Japanese scenes. <br /><br />I've always affiliated Japanese cuisine with clean flavors. It's interesting that the cuisine always minimized fats, I wonder how that came about. <br /><br />When I read about the fashions and make up style that people wore, I was taken aback, but realized that modern mainstream fashion can be odd today too. Perhaps we don't have black teeth, but I wonder what the Heian would have thought about the plastic surgery we have today.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-74026364962797839592011-01-29T17:41:51.139-08:002011-01-29T17:41:51.139-08:00What a great post Deana! I lived in Japan for a co...What a great post Deana! I lived in Japan for a couple of years but had no idea about a lot of that information! Your chawan mushi looks delicious. When it is done well it is so ambroisial! :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-69014668795709409472011-01-29T15:45:32.483-08:002011-01-29T15:45:32.483-08:00I haven't been to Japan yet, but it is in my f...I haven't been to Japan yet, but it is in my future, as it is in your past. Thanks for the whetting of the appetite. I just got a new Japanese cookbook and can't wait to delve in. Also, I've been exploring different umani....So much to try and see!! And your Chawan-Mushi could be next, it looks so warm, healthy and tasty. Just what I need right now. I wish I had your bowl to put it in. Lovely.2 Stewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215338109613729558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-73338122544214839582011-01-29T14:58:18.184-08:002011-01-29T14:58:18.184-08:00Now, who is Petunia? Is she yours? I didn't ...Now, who is Petunia? Is she yours? I didn't know you had a pet! She is beautiful and great pictures. Another wonderful story that makes me want to try it.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-55548264377462286292011-01-29T10:07:04.879-08:002011-01-29T10:07:04.879-08:00this shrimp dish is so delicate bravo Pierrethis shrimp dish is so delicate bravo Pierrepierrehttp://pierre.cuisine.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-54278715730836531982011-01-29T07:23:41.633-08:002011-01-29T07:23:41.633-08:00To say that you are interesting is the most ridicu...To say that you are interesting is the most ridiculous understatement!!! I loved this post - how cool you got to live in Japan for a time; I would so love to visit there. One of these days. Black teeth ... it's all so fascinating how ideas of beauty are entirely cultural, isn't it? And of course the dish is utterly unique as always. And your pooch is soooo cute.Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-23685857524679157552011-01-29T05:23:16.974-08:002011-01-29T05:23:16.974-08:00Ahhhhh, Deana! Yes, I just realised we are neighbo...Ahhhhh, Deana! Yes, I just realised we are neighbours on FG. :) And you did a post on JAPAN!! OMG ... how lovely. Your knowledge of things (all kinds!) is just amazing. I love chawanmushi very much and you most certainly made a most elegant version. Love the exquisite presentation!Ju (The Little Teochew)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15400827190284879780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-90502145200149396422011-01-29T04:57:55.954-08:002011-01-29T04:57:55.954-08:00Good morning dear friend and foodie! Not only is y...Good morning dear friend and foodie! Not only is your perception of life, dance and the occasional moments of silence beautifully written on my page, your dance of historical treasures here is another feast. I was in Japan about 30 years ago, and savored the cuisine for two lovely weeks. Many temples were on my list to see, and I was fortunate enough to enjoy them. Next to French history and culture, I have to say the the Japanese culture and art, food and festivities are right up there on my love list! THank you Deana for your magic that you create, and your knowledge is softly translated into comprehensible prose for those of us not keen in history, but who love beauty, art and FOOOOOOOOOOD!<br /><br />Kind regards dear friend, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-41006494574595347182011-01-28T21:56:34.231-08:002011-01-28T21:56:34.231-08:00This was absolutely fascinating. I loved reading ...This was absolutely fascinating. I loved reading everything, so much to take in. Imagine dressing like that. I now want to watch Inception again (really that movie takes a few times and then we really don't know!) Your dish is exquisitely presented. Thank you for sharing, this was delightful.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-68476499058148600632011-01-28T19:59:46.836-08:002011-01-28T19:59:46.836-08:00Out of all your posts this one gripped me the most...Out of all your posts this one gripped me the most; as I know next to nothing about Japan I was mesmerized by the photos the stories the personal anecdote and of course the recipe. It is a world away, full of refinement and spirituality. Love how men used to write their notes the morning after. Painting one's teeth black and shaving eyebrows, well, look at the French and their wigs and their beauty marks (painted in strategic places to mean different things). Fascinating Deana, you did it again!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-91707026580395624932011-01-28T18:41:37.118-08:002011-01-28T18:41:37.118-08:00I love this type of post. You have seen the travel...I love this type of post. You have seen the travelers Japan rather than that shown to the tourists. I appreciate the work that went into this. It is splendid. I hope you have a wonderful evening. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-43495101013872891442011-01-28T14:18:30.376-08:002011-01-28T14:18:30.376-08:00Masterfully researched and presented once again, D...Masterfully researched and presented once again, Deana! How wonderful that you were able to live in Japan for a time also. It makes your post even more interesting. <br /><br />As much as I admire the beautiful grooming of Japanese men and woman of that period, I can't imagine painting your teeth black (or wearing 15 layers). It must have been awful for the menopausal women ;)SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-9415664489455531902011-01-28T14:13:07.097-08:002011-01-28T14:13:07.097-08:00What an enormous amount of research you did for th...What an enormous amount of research you did for this post. I learned a great deal so thank you. It's funny that they shaved their eyebrows. It looks like a few Hollywood types still do that based on their eyebrow shapes not found in nature! The dish you found actually looks really good. I'm a vegetarian so I may give it a try!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.com