Metropolis-Aug-8-2014

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Cosme Kitchen Juicery in Daikanyama station
makes a great pit stop before heading into—
or out of—the city. Their certified organic fruits
change according to season. Smoothies (¥580-
780) combine the best ingredients for cleansing
or energy concerns while you can add extra
superfood boosts (cacao nibs and maca or camu
camu powder) to each drink for ¥100-200. Veganfriendly
almond, soy or rice milk options are also
available. http://cosmekitchen.jp/6129/
LOCAL FLAVORS
farmers markets
for summer fun
and goodness
BY JOAN BAILEY
OISO MARKET
Fresh vegetable vagabonds will find more than
a little to whet their appetites at this lively port
bazaar. Oiso’s monthly market runs year-round,
but in summer this Sunday morning event turns
into an evening extravaganza. Musical performances
entertain those settled on party sheets
in the grassy area behind the port building,
while smaller stages scattered among vendor
tables showcase individual singers, musicians
and performance artists. Tables groan with the
best the Shonan-area growers and producers of
Kanagawa Prefecture have to offer, including local
heirloom fruits and vegetables, such as Lee’s
Bread from Chigasaki and Atsugi’s Sankt Gallen
Brewery. Food trucks galore offer everything
from Yaad Food’s spicy jerk chicken to ramen.
Itadakimasu! Every third Sunday of the month.
5-9pm. Oiso Port. Oiso.
Entertainment chain iDarts has come up with an
illuminated drink server that just reached Japanese
shores. Available in seven colors, the LED-lit
iTower (¥10,584) holds up to 3 satisfying liters of
liquid ambrosia while still being slim enough to
fit on the smallest kitchen counter. Our recommended
summer recipe is a boozy iced tea: Fill
the tower half full of ice, add 1.5 liters of iced tea
and follow up with 250ml of Hennessy. Stir, switch
on the LED light and enjoy. www.idarts.jp/itower
EARTH DAY MARKET
Dreaming of fresh organic seasonal fruits and
vegetables with perhaps a steel drum band
playing in the background? Look no further than
Tokyo’s Earth Day Market in Yoyogi Park, where
each month area growers and producers—all
organic, all fair trade, all the time—gather to
share the best their fields and furrows have to
offer. Live music, workshops and samples of
yummy, organic wine make for one of the city’s
best shopping experiences. Those hunting for
staples such as rice, flour and tea will find easy
prey, as will those searching for nifty gifts. Beat
the heat with an ice-cold organic beer from Sun
Brewery while munching on a spicy curry from
Tamana Shokudo.
Last Sunday of each month, 10am-4pm. Yoyogi
Park Elms. Harajuku.
NIPPORI MARKET
Nestled in the plaza just outside the east exit of
Nippori station, this little market is always breezy
in summer and full of good fun. Music and comedy
performances help keep the heat at bay,
while a rotating set of regional merchants keep
taste buds ever on the alert. Regular vendors like
Kimura-san from Aizu in Wakamatsu, with her
homemade tsukemono (pickles) and fresh vegetables,
supply customers for the long haul —and
Onaya-san, with her oh-so-delicious homemade
manju (four kinds, all worth trying) and cups of
ice-cold green tea are always on hand. August
finds growers, producers and customers banding
together to celebrate obon with a mini-Bon Odori
festival and dance around the square.
Every third Sat-Sun of the month, 10am to 5pm.
Nippori.
RECIPE
POWER & BEAUTY
SMOOTHIE
RECIPE & PHOTOS BY KYOKO NAKAMOTO
With the heat beating down on you this summer,
it’s easy to feel tired and listless. If you
have a blender and some fresh produce from
your local farmers market, try this morning
pick-me-up that will keep you genki all day.
The fruits and veggies are packed with immune
system boosting vitamins and omega-3
and omega-6 fatty acids. This particular
recipe is vegan-friendly—but feel free to mix
it up and try your own.
Start to finish: 3 min
Servings: serves 2
• 1 banana
• 60g (¼ cup) frozen blueberries (or berries)
• 60g (¼ cup) fresh pineapple (peeled, cored)
• 100ml (½ cup) soy yogurt
• 1 tablespoon maqui berry powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons almonds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
• 100ml (½ cup) ice cubes
• 50ml (¼ cup) water
DIRECTIONS
1. Add all ingredients in the order listed and
blend until smooth.
2. Pour into two glasses and serve with a
drizzle of honey, if desired.
3. Drink and enjoy!
Kyoko Nakamoto is the
brains behind recipes from
The Juicery in Daikanyama.
Follow her smoothiemaking
adventures on
Instagram: @manak1106
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