Discoveries from around the archipelago
Thanks to Courtney for this month's post on one of my favorite indulgences here in Japan. I wish she lived next door to me so she could make wagashi at my whim! 😉 Last week, I received a gorgeous gift from a dear friend in Japan. She sent me the book Wagashi by Hajime Nakamura.... Continue Reading →
(Big thanks to Courtney, for making me crave anpan here in the US! And I still have another week before I fly home! 😦 ) I’ll admit; I wasn’t a fan of anko, or red bean paste, when I arrived to Japan. I just couldn’t get over the fact that it kind of looked like... Continue Reading →
The tea has been poured, the porcelain admired. Then the hostess at your tea ceremony lays before you the perfect edible replica of a plum blossom. More than just a casual snack, this portion is a work of art. Welcome to the world of wagashi. Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections, elegant pastries so to speak,... Continue Reading →
