Synopsis

Matsuzaki Atsuko, a culinary specialist of some renown in southwestern Japan, is a woman of ninety-four years, formerly a professor of culinary science. She is celebrated for her pressed mackerel sushi and other dishes designed for sharing amongst family and friends. Her creations are rooted not in guesswork, but in careful culinary and nutritional study. A guiding principle for her is, "Food is life; it warms the heart and binds families together." Yet, old age and the pandemic have presented