{"id":840,"date":"2014-10-01T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/?p=840"},"modified":"2014-09-30T15:59:30","modified_gmt":"2014-09-30T22:59:30","slug":"octobers-greetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/octobers-greetings\/","title":{"rendered":"October\u2019s Greetings!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We hope that you are having an enjoyable fall this year. As summer green turns to gold and brown, we enjoy the crisp dark nights of autumn. Warm squash and potatoes fill our plates and hearty stews take the place of light summer salads. There is so much to celebrate this time of year! A brisk evening walk can remind you of the magic this season has to offer.<\/p>\n

Between back to school madness and holiday party planning, it can be difficult to stop and enjoy the little things. Give yourself a break this year and enjoy<\/em> a little. Isn\u2019t that what it\u2019s all about anyway? Take time to enjoy the smell of the changing leaves and flickering pumpkins on doorsteps.\"autumn-19440_1280\"<\/p>\n

Holiday projects can create space for new adventure, shared memories and edible treats! The simple act of carving pumpkins creates endless seeds for roasting or homemade granola. Fresh fruit can be cut and decorated in festive shapes for Halloween and trick or treaters can try artisanal snacks in lieu of commercial grade candy.<\/p>\n

No matter how you spend your fall, be sure to ENJOY it! As always, Zojirushi will be there with you every step along the way. We hope our stainless products provide space for elevated boxed lunches and our water boilers allow you to sip on home brewed green tea You can rest easy knowing that we\u2019ve created the best of the best to help you get through the holiday season with ease. As always, happy cooking!<\/p>\n

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Shogi<\/em>: The Japanese Strategy Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Just when you think you know everything about Japanese culture, we will surprise you with a fun new fact. Ever heard of a Japanese board game called Shogi<\/em>? It\u2019s a 2 person strategy board game similar to the American game of Chess. Shogi<\/em> can be traced all the way back to Chaturanga<\/em> in India in the 6th<\/sup> Century. It can be traced in its current form back to the 16th<\/sup> Century \u2013 now that is a long time ago!<\/p>\n

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\"shogibox2-httpwww.japanese-games-shop.comshogijapanese-chess-shogi-in-a-box-is-backattachmentshogibox2\"If you want to play this game, you\u2019ll have to learn the Kanji<\/em>. Pieces are not shaped like kings and horses, but marked by their kanji<\/em>. There are kings, pawns, bishops, rooks and so on. The game is like chess in that it is about movement, strategy and turns. It is believed that shogi<\/em> has the highest game complexity of all chess variants.<\/p>\n

There are two professional organizations for the game in Japan \u2013 one for men and one for women. Both organizations plan various tournaments around the country. But you don\u2019t need to be professional to play. In fact, you don\u2019t even need to buy a board! These days, there are plenty of online games available at one\u2019s fingertips.<\/p>\n

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Whether you are a seasoned chess player or just looking to get your feet wet, you can dabble in the game of shogi<\/em> without much commitment. So go ahead, try something new! Let us know what you think!<\/p>\n

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Ankimo: The<\/strong>\u00a0Foie Gras <\/em>of the Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Can you imagine a rich briny pillow of sea? It\u2019s just salty enough, but creamy and smooth like butter. In Japan we call it Ankimo,<\/em> which is monkfish liver. It is treated with salt and sake, steamed and rolled into a cylindrical terrine. It is then sliced and served with fresh vegetables and ponzu<\/em> sauce. The finished product epitomizes the Japanese flavor profile. \u00a0\"h\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you intrigued yet? If you are a fan of pate or foie gras, this might be for you. The creamy, buttery quality is not unlike chicken and duck liver. Because it comes from a large fish, it could be too fishy for some. Perhaps it is an acquired taste for the American palate to be discovered and then enjoyed. In the spirit of trying new things, order ankimo <\/em>next time you are out for sushi. Who knows, you just might surprise yourself! Happy hunting\u2026.<\/p>\n

Product of The Month: Stainless Mug (SM-KHE36\/48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"SM-KHE-Group\"In September we would like to bring attention and talk about a simple yet amazing product from Zojirushi. Our Product of The Month is the SM-KHE Stainless Mug. Not only is it featured in some dashing new colors but it performs perfectly maintaining hot or cold beverages for hours. If you are looking for a high quality water bottle this is it!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/products\/smkhe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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