“HANAKO’S PERSONAL TAKE ON CERAMICS FEELS VERY MUCH IN LINE WITH OUR COOKING. WE HAVE THIS TRADITIONAL
KAISEKI BACKGROUND THAT WE’RE TRYING TO RESPECT AND HONOR, BUT BRINGING IN OUR OWN AUTHENTICITY—OUR
OWN TAKE ON THE DISHES AND HOW WE MIGHT CHOOSE TO PAIR FLAVORS.” —CAROLE IIDA-NAKAYAMA
clockwise from top left: Bowls
drying outside Hanako’s studio;
the potter at work; Persimmon
and Chrysanthemum Greens
Ohitashi (recipe p. 97); Carole,
Hanako, and Niki in the kitchen.