Sonoko Sakai @ HOLLYWOOD FARMERS' MARKET
Join me on Sunday, May 15th, 2022, 8:00AM-1:00PM PST at the Hollywood Farmers Market! Read more about the market online here…
Date: Sunday, May 15th, 2022 (and once monthly)
Time: 8:00AM to 1:00PM PST
Location: Hollywood, California at the cross section of Ivar Avenue & Selma Avenue (between Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd, near Vine Street)
Parking:
ArcLight Cinema - Enter at Ivar Avenue & De Longpre Avenue
Metered Street Parking - Metered parking is available, but difficult to find. Read signs carefully before parking on the street. Meters require payment every day, including Sundays.
ABOUT OUR BOOTH
You can find us on Selma Ave, between Cosmo St and Cahuenga Blvd. We’ll be across from the Bub and Grandma’s booth!
We’ll be bringing a variety of goodies, from pantry products like my curry powder and baking mixes, to wearable items like our bespoke linen aprons, and hand-beaded brooches. We’ll also be offering seasonal Japanese specialties (oro blanco furikake, citrus shrubs, a batch of candied grapefruit peels, and more!), many of which will be available for purchase exclusively at the market!
Save on shipping and come visit us at the market :)
Sonoko Sakai @ Lazy Potters Spring Market 2022
Join me on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, 11:00AM-5:00PM PST for a special in-person seasonal market in Mid-City, CA. Hope you can make it!
Date: Saturday, April 30th (Sonoko booth will be present on SATURDAY ONLY) + Sunday, May 1st
Time: 11:00AM to 5:00PM PST
Location: 1025 S. Crescent Height Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (street parking only)
ABOUT THE EVENT
A backyard-style pop-up market offering a selection of local and handmade items. You’ll find everything from food and pastries, to woven goods, leather goods, clothing, pottery, and more! Francesca and Jennifer (AKA The Lazy Potters) will be hosting me and my goods, along with a curated selection of other local makers. Proud to be featured among them! Sonoko’s Kitchen will be offering a selection of baked goods and pantry items for your immediate enjoyment and gifting.
VENDORS LIST -
The Lazy Potters @thelazypotters
Edie Kahula Pereira @ediekahulapereira
Sonoko Sakai (SATURDAY ONLY) @sonokosakai
Fuyuko’s Kitchen @kondofuyuko
Liz Marx Studios @lizmarxstudios
HS Mercantile @hsmercantile
Lite and Cycle @litenadcycle (SUNDAY ONLY)
Tessa Grows @tessagrows
Tumbleweed Tienda @tumbleweedtienda
Sonoko Sakai @ HOLLYWOOD FARMERS' MARKET
Join me on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, 8:00AM-1:00PM PST at the Hollywood Farmers Market! Read more about the market online here…
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2022 (and once monthly)
Time: 8:00AM to 1:00PM PST
Location: Hollywood, California at the cross section of Ivar Avenue & Selma Avenue (between Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd, near Vine Street)
Parking:
ArcLight Cinema - Enter at Ivar Avenue & De Longpre Avenue
Metered Street Parking - Metered parking is available, but difficult to find. Read signs carefully before parking on the street. Meters require payment every day, including Sundays.
ABOUT OUR BOOTH
You can find us on Selma Ave, between Cosmo St and Cahuenga Blvd. We’ll be across from the Bub and Grandma’s booth!
We’ll be bringing a variety of goodies, from pantry products like my curry powder and baking mixes, to wearable items like our bespoke linen aprons, and hand-beaded brooches. We’ll also be offering seasonal Japanese specialties (oro blanco furikake, citrus shrubs, a fresh batch of grapefruit marmalades, and more!), many of which will be available for purchase exclusively at the market!
Save on shipping and come visit us at the market :)
01/23 Sonoko Sakai @ HOLLYWOOD FARMERS' MARKET
Join me on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022, 8:00AM-1:00PM PST at the Hollywood Farmers Market! Read more about the market online here…
Date: Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 (and once monthly)
Time: 8:00AM to 1:00PM PST
Location: Hollywood, California at the cross section of Ivar Avenue & Selma Avenue (between Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd, near Vine Street)
Parking:
ArcLight Cinema - Enter at Ivar Avenue & De Longpre Avenue
Metered Street Parking - Metered parking is available, but difficult to find. Read signs carefully before parking on the street. Meters require payment every day, including Sundays.
ABOUT OUR BOOTH
You can find us on Selma Ave, between Cosmo St and Cahuenga Blvd. We’ll be across from the Bub and Grandma’s booth!
We’ll be bringing a variety of goodies, from pantry products like my curry powder and baking mixes, to wearable items like our all-new aprons, and hand-beaded brooches. We’ll also be offering seasonal Japanese specialties (hello oro blanco marmalade!), and some items that will be available for purchase exclusively at the market!
Save on shipping and come visit us at the market :)
Sonoko Sakai @ Lazy Potters Winter Market 2021
Join me on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, 11:00AM-5:00PM PST for a special in-person seasonal market in Venice, CA. Hope you can make it!
Date: Saturday, December 4th (Sonoko booth will only be present on Saturday) + Sunday, December 5th
Time: 11:00AM to 5:00PM PST
Location: 1315 Preston Way, Venice, CA (Street parking only.)
ABOUT THE EVENT
A backyard style pop-up market offering a selection of local and handmade items. You’ll find everything from food and pastries, to woven goods, leather goods, clothing, pottery, and more! Francesca and Jennifer (AKA The Lazy Potters) will be hosting me and my goods, along with a curated selection of other local makers, including @specialtydrygoods, @kkibo.jo, and more!. Proud to be featured among them! Sonoko’s Kitchen will be offering a selection of baked goods and pantry items for your immediate enjoyment and holiday gifting.
Sonoko Sakai @ Sequatchie Cove Farm
Join me in-person in Tennessee, November 6th, 7th, and 8th, for a series of cooking workshops hosted by dear friends and farmers at Sequatchie Cove Farm. Head to their online shop to check availability and sign-up!
Date: November 6th + 7th + 8th
Location: Sequatchie Cove Farm, Tennessee
ABOUT THE EVENTS -
Sonoko Sakai @ Lazy Potters Summer Market
Join me on Saturday, July 31st, 2021, 11:00AM-6:00PM PST for a special in-person seasonal market in Central LA. Hope you can make it!
Date: Saturday, July 31st (Sonoko booth will only be present on Saturday) + Sunday, August 1st
Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM PST
Location: 1025 S. Crescent Heights Blvd. (Street parking only. Parking is widely available.)
ABOUT THE EVENT
A backyard style pop-up market offering a selection of local and handmade items. You’ll find everything from food and pastries, to woven goods, quilts, leather goods, clothing, pottery, and more! Francesca and Jennifer (AKA The Lazy Potters) will be hosting me and my goods, along with a curated selection of other local makers, including @specialtydrygoods, @kkibo.jo, @studio_ford, @moon.moonla, and @tche.losangeles. Proud to be featured among them! Sonoko’s Kitchen will be offering a selection of baked goods and pantry items such as…
Fresh Soba Noodles - Uncooked (pre-order now!)
Nameh Miso (pre-order now!)
Kali Kali Umeboshi (pre-order now!)
Sonoko Sakai Cookbooks
Rice Craft
Japanese Home Cooking
LACMA x Sonoko Sakai - Cooking with LACMA: Chirashi Zushi Inspired by Yoshitomo Nara
LACMA x Sonoko Sakai
Cooking with LACMA: Chirashi Zushi Inspired by Yoshitomo Nara
Image: Courtesy of Rick Poon; Yoshitomo Nara, Midnight Truth, 2017, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., gift of Lisa and Steve Tannanbaum, © Yoshitomo Nara 2017, photo by Keizo Kioku, courtesy of the artist
“Cooking with LACMA invites chefs and culinary historians to teach recipes inspired by artworks at the museum. This quarter we partner with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Los Angeles to present a cooking demonstration with Sonoko Sakai, author of award-winning cookbook Japanese Home Cooking. Learn how to make chirashi zushi (scattered sushi) and explore the theme of childhood in the exhibition Yoshitomo Nara.”
Release Date: Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
Release Time: 6:00PM to 6:30PM PST
Location: Online - YouTube
ABOUT THE EVENT
“This program starts with an introduction of Yoshitomo Nara's artworks that are related to memories of youth, presented by art historian Yeewan Koon. Then Sakai will teach how to make chirashi zushi, a popular dish created with seasonal ingredients, to celebrate Japan's Children's Day in May. Sakai will explain the layering of multiple ingredients and flavors that makes this rice-based dish a favorite in Japan, and share her own fond childhood memories of chirashi zushi.
Presented in partnership with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles.”
Sonoko Sakai @ Lazy Potters Spring Market
Join me on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, 11:00AM-6:00PM PST for a special in-person seasonal market in Central LA. Hope you can make it!
Date: Saturday, April 24th (Sonoko booth will only be present on Saturday) + Sunday, April 25th
Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM PST
Location: 1025 S. Crescent Heights Blvd. (Street parking only. Parking is widely available.)
ABOUT THE EVENT
A backyard style pop-up market offering a selection of local and handmade items. You’ll find everything from food and pastries, to leather goods, jewelry, pottery, and more! Francesca and Jennifer (AKA The Lazy Potters) will be hosting me and my goods, along with a curated selection of other local makers, including Hlthpunk, SpecialtyDryGoods, See Real Flowers, Amy Holland Studio, and Domecil. Proud to be featured among them! Sonoko’s Kitchen will be offering a selection of baked goods and pantry items such as…
Fuyuko’s Apple Galette (pre-order now!)
Sourdough Soba Crackers, in two flavors: Curry Spiced and Seaweed Sesame
Cara Cara Orange Marmalade
Calendula Shea Butter Salve
IACP x Sonoko Sakai: Spring Cooking Festival
Join me on Friday, April 16th, 2021, 7:00AM-5:00PM PDT for a special digital cooking festival hosted by IACP.
Enter promo code SONOKO at checkout for a $5 discount on your ticket!
Date: Friday, April 16th, 2021
Time: 7:00AM to 5:00PM PDT (Sonoko’s class will take place 11:30am-12:30pm PDT)
Location: Online
ABOUT THE EVENT
“A day of classes that hop around the globe. 1 day. 5 cuisines. No plane ticket required. Welcome spring with a Japanese cooking class with IACP-award-winning cookbook author Sonoko Sakai, travel to West Africa with Pierre Thiam, head south to Mexico City with Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, and finish the day down under with Australia's legendary Donna Hay. You won't want to miss this trip around the world. Grab your knives, an apron, and some spring produce and we'll see you in the kitchen.”
Click here to read more…
Milk Street x Sonoko Sakai: Japanese Curry Class
Join me on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, 3:00PM-4:15PM PST for a special online workshop in collaboration with the Milk Street Cooking School.
Date: Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
Time: 3:00PM to 4:15PM PST
Location: Online
ABOUT THE EVENT
“In good times and challenging times, Japanese curry is comforting and nourishing—a meal that cooks in Japan make at least once a week. Cooking this dish is a wonderful introduction to Japanese home cooking. Join Japanese culinary expert Sonoko Sakai for a workshop on making Japanese curry from scratch using her small batch, specially crafted curry powder. Together we’ll learn about the history of curry in Japan, how she developed her unique spice blend, and how eating this curry helps make the world a better place. We'll make classic Japanese white rice, a curry brick using Sonoko's curry powder, then a Japanese chicken curry using that brick. While the pot bubbles away we'll get to work on the ideal accompaniment for rich, hearty curry: a mix of pickled vegetables.”
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JCCCNC x Sonoko Sakai: Curry
Join me on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020, 6:00PM-7:30PM PST for a special online workshop in collaboration with the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC).
Let’s make Japanese Curry together! Discover the joys of making this staple Japanese dish from scratch using my newly launched Sonoko Curry Powder.
Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 2020
Time: 6:00PM to 7:30PM PST
Location: Online
ABOUT THE EVENT
“In her next cooking workshop with the Center, LA-based food writer Sonoko Sakai will be coming to us virtually via Zoom to talk about her new cookbook, Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors, and show you how to make curry from scratch, using fresh whole spices and seeds. Sonoko will show how you can make your own spice blends and make a curry brick that is free of artificial preservatives or food coloring. Don’t miss your chance to cook with Sonoko virtually in her kitchen!”
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Milk Street x Sonoko Sakai: Gyoza
Join me on Thursday, September 24th, 2020, 3:00PM-4:15PM PST for a special online workshop in collaboration with the Milk Street Cooking School.
Diffuse your dumpling-making anxiety and let’s fill, fold, and fry Japanese Gyoza together!
Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2020
Time: 3:00PM to 4:15PM PST
Location: Online
ABOUT THE EVENT
“If the idea of preparing homemade dumplings sounds intimidating, you are not alone. But with a handful of simple techniques and a grasp of fundamental flavors, you can make dumplings that look beautiful and taste great. Join Sonoko Sakai, who brings decades of experience teaching Japanese home cooking, for a guest class focused on making gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) from scratch. In this workshop, you will learn two different fillings: pork and shrimp, and a mushroom and cabbage version that will delight vegetable lovers. In addition to traditional folding techniques and the method to cook your gyoza perfectly, you'll also learn sauces to accompany the gyoza. Along the way, you'll learn Sonoko's approach to balanced flavors and will have the opportunity to ask her any questions you may have.”
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Maury's Bagels x Sonoko Curry Powder
Maury's Bagels x Sonoko Curry Powder
I am so proud to be partnering with my dear friend, Jason Kaplan, owner and mastermind behind Maury’s bagel shop in Silver Lake, California.
While developing Sonoko Curry Powder, I was eager to discover how it would fit into LA’s food culture, so when Jason started talking to me about using it to make a bagel I was thrilled! In no time at all he had baked off a batch and emailed me photos. Apparently, one of his talented bakers, Erik Gomez, has been looking to create a curry-flavored Maury’s bagel for nearly a year! I guess it was meant to be all along. 😊
If you live in the LA area, check out Jason’s wonderful shop, you can even order online for safe and easy pick-up. And let me know how you like the curry bagel!
Happy Noshing!
Sonoko Sakai