What the Vessels Have Taught Me
I clicked the shutter on my smartphone.
Before me lies a delicious-looking curry.
Though it's an ordinary curry, it's served in a vessel with translucent white base
adorned with varied blue patterns, creating a beautiful contrast.
Taking photos of dishes I cooked myself. This was unthinkable behavior just a few days ago, and I felt a bit amused by it.
When I happened to see it online, I made what was almost an impulse purchase, and this Arita ceramics joined the collection in our cupboard.
Compared to our plain white dishes at home, the hand-painted patterns really stand out.
Being caught up in busyness, I had been neglecting my meals.
Perhaps I was unconsciously searching for something that could serve as a catalyst for improvement.
The first dish I tried serving in the Arita ceramics medium bowl was pasta with rapeseed blossoms and bacon.
I hadn't really cooked properly for myself much before, but when I actually tried it, it was delicious.
"Not bad at all, me"
Quite out of character, I ended up taking a photo with my smartphone.
It was a discovery that Arita ceramics match not only Japanese cuisine but also Western cuisine.
Pasta, curry, fried rice, and stuffed cabbage rolls.
What's wonderful is that when you serve food in Arita pottery, even ordinary dishes reveal a new dimension.
In addition to such discoveries, I also realized, "I actually quite enjoy cooking."
Who would have thought that enjoying meals with beloved pottery could be so enriching to the soul.
I feel almost regretful that I had been treating my daily meal times somewhat carelessly—what a waste it was.
After washing it carefully, I'll store it in an easily accessible spot in the cupboard.
Finding myself taking photos of even this scene, I chuckled at my own behavior.
渓山窯
Blue and white octopus arabesque landscape with bellflower border 7 inch medium bowl
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