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Where will your next team building be held?

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Creativity and innovation are not going to go beyond the workplace of the future. We live in a world that is constantly changing, being able to think out of the adult and being flexible becomes more important for business survival.

Creativity is not something that occurs by itself. It’s a completely different way of thinking where you are not controlled by a specific way of doing things. It is challenging if you have never tried it before.

At Sushi course de lux the participants learn in safe environment to enhance and explore their own creativity while making tasty sushi that the following can enjoy over a little wine.

Read more about Sushi course de luxe

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

Sharpen Japanese knives

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A Japanese sandstone is a must if you have Japanese knives made in Japan. This is one is purchased in the Korean town of LA. The best way to store at sandstone is to keep it in water.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

Catering sushi jobs in Los Angeles

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I just sat and read old notes from my Japanese sushi chef Toshi sensei.
I stumbled upon this internship log from 2006 and I can not help but to think back on the many cozy and busy hours in the Sushi bar in Los Angeles.

Catering job at the film company Paramount Pictures in Hollywood and catering jobs with celebrities in Beverly Hills, Bel Air area. Gated areas that require authentication to access.

Private homes in the price range 70 millions, parties, bodyguards and a wealth that I have not seen elsewhere.

It was an exciting time.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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The Japanese cherry trees blossom

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At the moment you have the opportunity to see 200 Japanese cherry blossom toes in Copenhagen. It was a gift which Copenhagen received many years ago.

Every year is cherry trees blossom is celebrated at Sakura festival which is held in the last weekend of April in Copenhagen near the harbor. At Sakura festival you can experience stage performances, cultural events and food stalls.

However, it seems as if the cherry trees are beginning bloom earlier than usual.

If you want to enjoy the beautiful flowers, you should visit Langelinie (Copenhagen) here at Easter.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

Private dining for the former US Ambassador Rufus Gifford

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Rufus GiffordIn 2015 I was asked if I would like to make sushi and Japanese dishes for a private party at the home of the US ambassador Rufus Gifford.
I said of course yes. To my great joy the US ambassador is very fond of the authentic Japanese cuisine.
It turned out to be some exciting and fast-paced hours I went several times in the dining room to present the individual dishes.

The evening went well I got many compliments from US ambassador Rufus Gifford and his partner Stephen throughout the evening and the next day.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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How does a Japanese meal differ from a European meal?

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GyozaA Japanese meal is exceptionally healthy and is very good for your body.
Fish is the foundation of Japanese cuisine. This means that fish plays an important part in almost every meal. I am not only talking about a piece of fish but also fish stock, fish flakes, dried fish and so on.

The Japanese do also keep their bodies healthy and slim in way that they eat detoxifying ingredients.
Vegetables and seaweed is eaten in large quantities. Beside that the Japanese do also eat plenty of ginger and soy which plays an important part in Japanese cuisine.
The Japanese do also like to eat meat but it takes up a lot less than what we are used to in Europe.

The healthy diet is the direct cause of the Japanese live so long.

Please read more about the course Traditional  Japanese cooking class for beginners

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Is there a difference in the type of sushi rice?

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SushirisYes, there may be big differences in the type of sushi rice.
Most people would probably think that the quality is not as crucial.
Like so much else the quality of sushi rice how just as much impact on how tasty your rice will be.
There is a big difference how many times you need to wash the sushi rice, how much water you must use and how long you should cook the rice. The cheaper rice you use the harder it make good sushi rice.

It’s worth spending a little extra money on buying rice of good quality.

You can read more about sushi course for beginners 

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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This is how the generation +55 years prefers to drink sake!

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SakeIn Japan sake is served in several different ways. The older generation +55 years often drinks sake on weekdays and at special events.

During the week sake is typically served at the evening meal. How many glasses they drink depends on the percentage of alcohol. Generally speaking the percentage of alcohol in a bottle of sake is higher than in a bottle of wine.

As a rule of thumb if the percentage of alcohol in a bottle of sake is roughly the same as a bottle of wine the Japanese do enjoy a few glasses.

If the alcohol content is significantly higher and I am thinking of a bottle of booze the Japanese drinks small amounts of sake in the mug which is the size of a shot glass.

In the last newsletter of the year I will talk about how the younger generation prefer to drink sake.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Japanese kendo and food culture

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Thursday and yesterday I was in Belgium where I practiced kendo kata with my Japanese kendo sensei whom I have known since 2001. He and a delegation of eight high-graded Japanese were teaching at the annual Belgian winter seminar.

It was quite nice to revisit many of my Belgian friends who I have known for many years.

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Several of the Japanese kendo teachers know that I am Japanese-trained sushi chef. This year there were more of them who would like to read and see pictures of my Japanese sushi chef teacher. The Japanese kendo delegation thinks it is great that I am sushi chef.

Read moew about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

What Christmas traditions are there in Japan?

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ChristmasIn Japan Christmas is not celebrated in the same way as in Europe. The Japanese do not celebrate Christmas by eating Christmas dinner as we know it in Europe.

The Japanese do enjoy going out and eat a nice dinner with colleagues, family and friends. Eating a meal together is a social event as the Japanese enjoy while they eat many small meals which is very normal in Japan.

In a restaurant at dinner the Japanese prefer to drink beer it is the most preferred beverage at evening meals throughout Japan. The beer selection is not as large as in Europe the beer you find in Japan is very similar to classic beer in Denmark.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.