Erin Niimi Longhurst – författare

A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life.Japonisme explores the Japanese art of finding contentment and includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier, more thoughtful life.What is your ikigai (purpose)? How do you practice mindfulness in the unpredictability and chaos of everyday life? From shinrinyoku (forest bathing), calligraphy, ikebana (flower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach to food, the Japanese have found contentment through traditions,philosophies, and the practice of art. This book shows how we can all incorporate aspects of Japonisme into our daily lives.Enhance your lifestyle and enrich your mind by looking at life through the lens of wabi-sabi (the transient nature of life), kintsugi (repairing broken ceramics with gold) or kaizen (habit-forming techniques), in an accessible, practical way.

‘Omoiyari is a form of selfless compassion – putting yourself in the shoes of others, and from their perspective anticipating their needs, acting in a way that might make them at ease, happy or comfortable.’ This book will help you embrace omoiyari and bring joy and happiness into your own life and the lives of others.Care, consideration and empathy underpin all aspects of daily life in Japan and are essential to the social spirit. From Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality), Kirei (cleanliness and organisation) and Mottainai (reducing waste) to Zakka (finding beauty in the mundane) and Senbazuru (the origami art of folding one thousand paper cranes), there are so many different ways that the Japanese emphasise the importance of community and helping others.With practical and actionable advice throughout, you can learn how to incorporate Japanese culture and the art of compassion into your daily life, because even the smallest of considerate actions can make a world of difference.

How to rest, reconnect and rejuvenate through practical lessons, creativity and conscious living. The Joy of Wintering celebrates the ways in which the joys of spring are made possible at any stage of life by periods of rest and recuperation. Through practical tips and lessons from cultures with a strong wintering tradition, learn why rest should be celebrated not stigmatised, and how to live more consciously and compassionately.So many of us have experienced periods of burnout, influenced by a range of factors. This book is a rallying cry to make space for times of feast and fallow to improve productivity, make space for creativity and finding your presence in moments of clarity. It is for those who want to unlock their potential.Drawing upon different cultures with a strong tradition of rest and recuperation, this book will be full of practical activities, inspirational quotes and aims to provide a space for readers to embrace stillness. The chapters cover: what we see, what to listen out for, what to touch, what to taste, what to breathe; including craft activities, recipes, meditations, and much more.

From Brooklyn to Berlin, matcha is on the menu of every café and coffee shop – even starting to outsell coffee in many outlets. Matcha is a health drink. A social media status symbol. A link to a culture that once looked like it might disappear. It is also a surprisingly versatile ingredient.Whether creating the iconic Strawberry Matcha Latte at home or dishing up an elegant Matcha Tiramisu, the 60 recipes in Meet Your Matcha offer something for everyone, from the matcha expert to the matcha curious.Made from Japanese tea leaves grown in the shade to enhance color and nutritional benefits, matcha is loved for both its grassy, earthy flavor and its health benefits. It has less caffeine than coffee and is packed with antioxidants. Matcha has everything: natural ingredients, proven health gains, iconic status, and versatility.Meet Your Matcha shares the history and culture of matcha with expert tips on choosing and preparing it at home. The 4-color photographs and 60 step-by-step recipes feature drinks, baking, desserts, sweet treats and more — all in a beautiful gift package. CONTENTS WELCOMETHE HISTORY OF MATCHACHOOSING & PREPARING MATCHARECIPES: Drinks • Breakfast • Baking • DessertsDrinks Matcha Latte, Matcha Cold Shake, Strawberry Matcha Latte, Mango Matcha Latte, Pistachio Matcha Latte, Dalgona Matcha Latte, Banana Bread Matcha Latte, Coconut Matcha Latte, Matcha Chai Latte, Matcha & White Chocolate Hot Chocolate, Matcha Milkshake, Matcha Yogurt Smoothie, Spinach, Mango & Matcha Smoothie, Extra Green Matcha Smoothie, Sparkling Matcha Lemonade, Emerald Palmer. Matcha Mojito, Matcha Gin & Tonic, Vodka, Lime & Ginger Matcha SourBreakfast Matcha Morning Porridge, Mini Matcha Pancake Cereal Bowl, Matcha & Coconut Chia Pudding, Buttermilk & Matcha Breakfast Waffles, Matcha Overnight Oats, Matcha Pancake Stacks, Matcha Morning Muffins, Matcha Smoothie Bowl, Roasted Almond & Matcha Butter, Matcha & Coconut Bliss Balls, Japanese Matcha Soufflé PancakesBaking Matcha, White Chocolate & Pistachio Cookies, Matcha Love Hearts, Matcha & Almond Amaretti, Matcha Linzer Cookies, Matcha Mug Cake, Matcha Christmas Tree Shortbread, Chocolate & Matcha Cookie Sandwiches, Coconut, Matcha & Dark Chocolate Cookies, Matcha Madeleines, Matcha & Chocolate Chip Scones, Marbled Matcha Cheesecake Brownies, Easy Matcha Cupcakes, Matcha, White Chocolate & Almond Blondies, Strawberry & Matcha Cupcakes, Mango & Matcha Cupcakes, Matcha & Lemon Drizzle Cake, Marbled Matcha & Vanilla Loaf Cake, Matcha & Raspberry Swiss Roll, Matcha Financiers, Matcha, Raspberry & White Chocolate Layer CakeDesserts Matcha Coconut Puddings, Matcha & White Chocolate Mousse, Matcha Rice Pudding with Sweet Red Bean Paste, Matcha Crème Brulées, Matcha Mochi, Matcha & Raspberry Tiramisu, Matcha Affogato, Matcha Basque Cheesecake, Matcha Ice Cream, Coconut & Matcha Ice Pops