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Ueda Sōko Ryū – Spring Kaiseki

Earlier in November I went back to Ueda Sōko Ryū Melbourne to honour the season of Spring with a special Kaiseki (note: you can read about my first experience at this Japanese Tea Ceremony School here). In fact, this time around I helped prepare food for the day. Sugoi!

The first few dishes consisted of [...]

Ueda Sōko Ryū – Kaiseki

“Sohan o sashiagemasu,” (I shall begin to serve the humble meal) pronounces the host as he kneels on the straw tatami mat in front of the head guest and offers a black lacquered tray, his head slightly bowed.

The head guest turns to second guest and says “O-saki ni,” (excuse me for going ahead [...]