Soma: Kumiko
Soma’s relationship with buckwheat is generational. As a child in Japan, she watched her grandmother mill homegrown buckwheat and hand-cut noodles for family meals. This early exposure planted a seed that would later sprout in an unexpected location. After moving to the United States to attend college in California and eventually culinary school in Seattle, Soma found herself at a crossroads. Despite training in high-end French and Spanish kitchens like Harvest Vine, she felt a profound pull toward her heritage, fearing she would lose the opportunity to master the traditions of her home. The Soba Evangelist
The Artisan of Buckwheat: The Culinary Journey of Mutsuko Soma
Assuming your interest lies in this renowned artisan, the following essay explores the life and legacy of Seattle’s "Soba Evangelist."
Soma’s relationship with buckwheat is generational. As a child in Japan, she watched her grandmother mill homegrown buckwheat and hand-cut noodles for family meals. This early exposure planted a seed that would later sprout in an unexpected location. After moving to the United States to attend college in California and eventually culinary school in Seattle, Soma found herself at a crossroads. Despite training in high-end French and Spanish kitchens like Harvest Vine, she felt a profound pull toward her heritage, fearing she would lose the opportunity to master the traditions of her home. The Soba Evangelist
The Artisan of Buckwheat: The Culinary Journey of Mutsuko Soma
Assuming your interest lies in this renowned artisan, the following essay explores the life and legacy of Seattle’s "Soba Evangelist."
