A message from Mutsuko Johnson, after day one of her Seasonal Kitchen programme taking place this week at the Concord Institute. My all intents and purposes, a cooking class. But it’s immediately apparent that there is a lot more going on in Mutsuko’s kitchen.
‘My commitment, is that all of us cook at home, to create a strong foundation in our lives.
Create flow of energy each and every day.
Live happy and well.
Life revolves around the kitchen.
Life revolves around our daily activity.
Food and well being is the foundation of our life.
Food and well being allows transformation to happen more effectively.
I intentionally do not use the word complete, because energy is always flowing, never ‘complete.’ We keep completing one moment, and creating the next.
Cooking is a great way to practise this.
Complete one dish, create other one.
Complete one meal, clean up, then the next day, create another meal.
Cooking is the most practical way to practice meditation.
Cooking is meditation.’
Have a present day!
Mutsuko Johnson
Homemade Udon noodles being prepared by the class.
Daikon which reveals the spiralling force of energy.
Home made Sushi Rolls With deep-freid Tempeh, Carrots, Cucumber, Watercress and Wasabi paste.
Udon Noodle Soup with Spring Onions, Sesame Seeds and Bonito Flakes.
Sushi Rolls; Blanched Kale with Deepfried Tofu and Lemon Tahini dressing; Carrot with dried Daikon, Mirin and Shoyu; Lotus Root Tempura; Pickled and Grated Daikon. Itadakimasu!
Seeing this again brings tears in my eyes!
What a powerful course for the heart, body, and soul.
Matsuko a gift.
Thank you Kevin.
Warm Regards,
Lauren