The Story of Sushi by Trevor Corson Summary
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Dive into the global phenomenon that transformed a simple Japanese dish into an art form. "The Story of Sushi" reveals the surprising science and cultural evolution behind your favorite roll - while tackling crucial questions about sustainability that are changing how we eat.
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When Raw Fish Became Medicine
A 20-year-old woman sits in a hospital bed, her kidneys failing, no health insurance, and doctors prescribing a protein-rich diet she can't afford. Kate Murray's body is shutting down, her athletic high school years now a distant memory. Then a friend drags her to a sushi bar. What happens next sounds like folklore, but it's remarkably real: the clean, fresh fish and rice don't just feed her-they begin to heal her. Within weeks, her energy returns. Her depression lifts. She finds herself drawn back to that sushi counter not just for nourishment, but for connection. The chef remembers her name, asks about her day, makes her feel seen. This isn't just about food anymore. It's about transformation. Years later, when Kate spots a sign for the California Sushi Academy, she makes a decision that would have seemed absurd months earlier: she'll learn to make the food that saved her life. Her journey mirrors sushi itself-a craft born from necessity that evolved into art, medicine that became devotion.
The Microbial Magic Behind Every Bite
From Preservation Method to Street Food Revolution
Rice: The Foundation Most People Ignore
The Sacred Relationship Between Hand, Knife, and Fish
Bridging Cultures Through Creative Evolution
The Craftsman's Spirit and the Path to Mastery
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