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At Home with Venetia in Kyoto

ENTERTAINMENT 2019 30 mins Episode(s): 115 ~ english English
Venetia Stanley-Smith has lived in the Ohara district of Kyoto for almost 20 years.
She is a firm believer in living in accordance with nature, and utilizes its gifts in all aspects of daily living. Venetia’s garden is filled with over 100 varieties of seasonal herbs. She uses them in recipes for cooking, cleaning, and beauty in her own unique style.
Discover her original recipes, watch her journeys across Japan, and experience Venetia’s unhurried lifestyle and truly eco-friendly way of living.

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