Contents

List of Illustrations and Tables

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Japanese Cuisine, a Backward Journey

2. Of Knives and Men: Cutting Ceremonies and Cuisine

3. Ceremonial Banquets

4. The Barbarians’ Cookbook

5. Food and Fantasy in Culinary Books

6. Menus for the Imagination

7. Deep Thought Wheat Gluten and Other Fantasy Foods

Conclusion: After the Fantasies

 

Appendix: The Southern Barbarians’ Cookbook (Nanban ryrisho)

Notes

Bibliography

Index