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Late summer with Jeong Kwan Seunim / Niigata, Japan


A collaboration with Jeong Kwan Seunim (world reknown Korean Buddhist nun & chef) and Keiko Kuwakino (head chef of Satoyama Jujo), held in a temple in the foothills of Niigata. I led recipe & menu development, and project managed for the one time event in celebration of Japan’s annual Hanabi summer festival.   







Grilled takenoko (bamboo) and preserved fig
Overlooking the villa at Satoyama Jujo


Jeong Kwan Seunim’s mis en place


Petit four


Exchanging gifts and stories


The menu in one overhead shot


Setting the table in honor of hanabi (fireworks) festival


Nature rocks


Hearts to the team


Jeong Kwan Seunim and chef Keiko Kuwakino 


A very stylish Jeong Kwan Seunim