Japanese Recipes, Traditional Hawaiian Treats and Japanese Fusion
For all of my adult life, I’ve been a dark chocolate fan. I love shelling out absurd amounts of money for small bars of artisan small batch chocolates. I’ll read the flavor notes profile on the back and be like, hey, I totally got a hint of the tanned leather and cranberry. Oh and I think …
Persimmons. They aren’t very popular in America, but everyone eats them in Japan. They are a popular fall-winter fruit. Here’s your fact of the day: the persimmon is Japan’s national fruit! If you’ve never seen one before, well, they kind of look like an orange tomato! But unlike a tomato, you have to peel them. And …
Inspired by the Japanese snack Pie no mi, these bite sized treats are flaky, sweet, and filled with chocolate. Have you ever seen a Japanese snack called Pie No Mi ? They are yummy little bite sized “pies”. I really like them, but since they are imported, they are kind of expensive. Also, not all Asian …
This Hawaiian Chocolate Haupia Pie recipe combines rich chocolate with creamy Hawaiian coconut pudding, to create a chocolate and coconut pie. Follow our easy recipe and impress your guests with this indulgent Hawaiian treat. Another Hawaiian dish. This time it’s dessert! Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert that is basically like a coconut-y pudding-y jello-y… …
I made this strawberry curd as soon as I found out you can make strawberry curd. I had a tub of strawberries in the fridge that needed to be used and I thought, hey, why not? I’m not a huge fan of lemon curd, although I don’t not like it… You know what I mean? Anyways, …
This mini pavlova recipe features crispy, delicate meringue shells topped with luscious strawberry curd and a refreshing lemongrass-infused whipped cream. The meringue shells are baked until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, creating the perfect base for the tart and creamy toppings. The homemade strawberry curd is made with fresh strawberries and …
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Japanese Black Sesame Pudding. Follow the step-by-step recipe guide to make this delicious treat. Black Sesame Dessert I know I just posted a black sesame dessert recipe, but the stuff is so good I think you can forgive me. I actually made these today because I signed up to bring …
Okay, I kind of struggled to name this post because… Crispy sweet toast?! But that’s basically what it is. A popular Japanese snack where a baguette or other type (usually french) of bread is thinly sliced and twice baked with a topping of sugar, butter, and perhaps some fancy fruity flavor. Today I made a …
Toasted black sesame seeds are mixed with sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream to make this delicious black sesame ice cream. Black Sesame Seeds I LOVE all things black sesame seeds. The weird gray color, the roasty toasty flavor, the way it works in both savory and sweet… I especially like the sweets. When I …
