Tomo Nakayama usually puts his creative energy into his harmonious music. But when the pandemic hit, he found a new outlet: cooking.Cooking his way through various Japanese comfort dishes was a way to be creative in an upended routine. And it helped him address the homesickness and longing for family that he was feeling. Miso, a foundational element of Japanese flavor, taught him a lesson about harmony he now applies outside the kitchen. Listen to the episode to discover the connection between a tub of miso and songwriting.  Do you have a special object that you hold close? Share it with us on Instagram. Tag @KUOW and use the hashtag: #bluesuitpod. Your feedback matters to us. Submit your comments and questions to www.kuow.org/feedback Related links:Tomo NakayamaA place to start with Japanese recipesMidnight DinerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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