【Komatta-san Series】 The books that made me want to cook as a child

A reunion with a nostalgic children's book series.

The personality shares their recent experience of picking up the "Komatta-san Series" at the library. This long-selling series, which began in 1984, follows the story of a florist named "Komatta-san." Many of you might remember competing with your classmates to borrow these books when you were kids.

The fusion of cooking and fantasy is refreshing.

What makes this series so interesting is how everyday cooking suddenly leads into a magical world. Whether she is making curry and ending up in the middle of the ocean, or boiling spaghetti and being swept away to another realm, the story is full of unpredictable developments.

The real recipes are also a major highlight.

In between the stories, Muno-kun the hill myna teaches cooking tips, and real recipes are included. The episode touches on one particularly memorable cooking scene, but I hope you will enjoy the details in the main segment. By the time you finish listening, you will surely want to head straight to the kitchen.