Episode 45: Good Luck Round Foods for the New Year and Mochi making with Hiroko Shimbo

This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda is joined by trained sushi chef, restaurant consultant, cooking instructor, and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo. Linda and Hiroko discuss the tradition of “good luck round food” for the new year along with the ceremonious pounding of the mochi. Tune in and learn more about Japanese cuisine and its role in Western culture. Also find out whether or not lobster should be eaten on New Years Eve. This episode was sponsored by Cochon555 – learn more at www.cochon555.com

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