"Vegan Japan Easy: Classic and Modern Vegan Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home" by Tim Anderson. American born chef and author Tim Anderson was in his teens when he discovered his love for Japanese food as he watched the Iron Chef TV Series. This led to studying Japanese Food Culture in college and tasting his way through Japan while teaching English. His passion and knowledge for regional cuisine shines through his book of 80 plant-based recipes. Accompanied by a happy face rice paddle for an uplifting mix.