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Toraneko BonBon's Kitchen Almanac
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A delightful and fun illustrated essay featuring adorable kitchen cats enjoying seasonal foods throughout the 12 months! From green vegetable dumplings and egg fried rice to preserved plums, chestnut pudding, and sardine tempura...
January (Kamaboko on New Year's Day / Black beans, etc.)
February (Steamed vegetables / Shikuwasa, etc.)
March (Green vegetable dumplings / Fish, etc.)
April (Wild garlic / Dogtooth violet flowers, etc.)
May (Wild tea / Dried bamboo shoots, etc.)
June (Sweet potato stems / Garlic, etc.)
July (Perilla leaves / Figs, etc.)
August (Papaya / Sichuan pepper, etc.)
September (Autumn eggplant / Radish rice, etc.)
October (Chestnut pudding / Maitake mushrooms, etc.)
November (Yam tubers / Akebia, etc.)
December (Apple crates / Sweet potato mochi, etc.)
The author, Nachio Nakanishi, who is both a illustrator and a chef, has drawn many cats alongside seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients. She has been running "Toraneko Bonbon" since 2007. She provides her cuisine in various locations, calling it a "traveling restaurant." She is also an illustrator, producing numerous cookbooks, picture books, and art collections.
Publisher: Bungei Shunju Publication Year: May 2026 Size: 4x6 inches / 256 pages
