This book is an entertaining and useful guide to Clearspring's delicious Japanese artisan-crafted foods. Full of the stories behind the tastes, and top tips on how to use them, you'll find yourself dipping into these irresistible morsels of information almost as often as the packets themselves. From shoyu to amazake, find out the facts about the familiar and unusual Japanese ingredients. This book is also packed with over 50 delicious recipes showing you how to enjoy Japanese ingredients at their best.