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Fresh Apple Mousse

Baby Seal Marshmallows

Hawaiian Haupia (coconut pudding)

a slice of perfectly ombre cheesecake.

Pink Ombré Cheesecake

These adorable cupcake toppers are easy to put together, and taste delicious. Santa cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Christmas party!

Santa Cupcakes

These adorable hedgehog cookies are topped with chocolate coconut spines, and will be sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Hedgehog Cookies

Freshly baked French madeleines cooling on rack.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Freshly baked French madeleines cooling on rack." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Easy Madeleines

Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside.

<img width="150" height="150" alt="Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside." itemprop="image" data-srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" data-sizes="auto" class="entry-image attachment-post lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Kabocha Squash Muffins

Main Dishes

chopsticks holding soy sauce and butter glazed tofu with green onion garnish.

Soy Sauce and Butter Glazed Tofu

Korokke (Japanese potato croquette)

This kabocha squash soup is naturally sweet, and uses just a few simple ingredients to make a comforting and delicious winter soup.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="This kabocha squash soup is naturally sweet, and uses just a few simple ingredients to make a comforting and delicious winter soup. " itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Kabocha Squash Soup

Tuna mayo onigiri, or rice ball, is a simple and delicious Japanese snack. Rice is filled with a flavorful tuna and mayonnaise, shaped, and wrapped with a sheet of nori (seaweed).

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Tuna mayo onigiri, or rice ball, is a simple and delicious Japanese snack. Rice is filled with a flavorful tuna and mayonnaise, shaped, and wrapped with a sheet of nori (seaweed). " itemprop="image" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Tuna Mayo Onigiri

Breakfast

Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside.

<img width="150" height="150" alt="Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside." itemprop="image" data-srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" data-sizes="auto" class="entry-image attachment-post lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Kabocha Squash Muffins

Yogurt and Cereal parfait with fruit jelly- This super easy breakfast parfait comes together in a snap. Just a little prep work the night before means a special breakfast the next morning.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Yogurt and Cereal parfait with fruit jelly- This super easy breakfast parfait comes together in a snap. Just a little prep work the night before means a special breakfast the next morning." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Yogurt and Cereal Parfait with Fruit Jelly

Fruit and Maple Waffle Tacos- These waffle tacos are filled with chopped fruit and sealed with a homemade maple cream cheese. It comes together so easily, you could serve this on a weekday morning!

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Fruit and Maple Waffle Tacos- These waffle tacos are filled with chopped fruit and sealed with a homemade maple cream cheese. It comes together so easily, you could serve this on a weekday morning!" itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Fruit and Maple Waffle Tacos

Belgian liege waffles

Belgian Liege Waffles

Side Dishes

Japanese Sesame Carrot Salad

Spooning out some tonkatsu sauce out of a bowl, with worcestershire sauce bottle in the background.

Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce

This kabocha squash soup is naturally sweet, and uses just a few simple ingredients to make a comforting and delicious winter soup.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="This kabocha squash soup is naturally sweet, and uses just a few simple ingredients to make a comforting and delicious winter soup. " itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kabochasquashsoup.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Kabocha Squash Soup

Tuna mayo onigiri, or rice ball, is a simple and delicious Japanese snack. Rice is filled with a flavorful tuna and mayonnaise, shaped, and wrapped with a sheet of nori (seaweed).

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Tuna mayo onigiri, or rice ball, is a simple and delicious Japanese snack. Rice is filled with a flavorful tuna and mayonnaise, shaped, and wrapped with a sheet of nori (seaweed). " itemprop="image" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tunamayo2.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Tuna Mayo Onigiri

Snacks

Freshly baked French madeleines cooling on rack.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Freshly baked French madeleines cooling on rack." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i1.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/madeleine.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Easy Madeleines

Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside.

<img width="150" height="150" alt="Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside." itemprop="image" data-srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" data-sizes="auto" class="entry-image attachment-post lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Kabocha squash muffin torn open to see fluffy inside." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?resize=320%2C320&ssl=1 320w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kabochamuffinstorn.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Kabocha Squash Muffins

Yogurt and Cereal parfait with fruit jelly- This super easy breakfast parfait comes together in a snap. Just a little prep work the night before means a special breakfast the next morning.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Yogurt and Cereal parfait with fruit jelly- This super easy breakfast parfait comes together in a snap. Just a little prep work the night before means a special breakfast the next morning." itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fruitandyogurtparfait.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Yogurt and Cereal Parfait with Fruit Jelly

Fruit and Maple Waffle Tacos- These waffle tacos are filled with chopped fruit and sealed with a homemade maple cream cheese. It comes together so easily, you could serve this on a weekday morning!

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="entry-image attachment-post" alt="Fruit and Maple Waffle Tacos- These waffle tacos are filled with chopped fruit and sealed with a homemade maple cream cheese. It comes together so easily, you could serve this on a weekday morning!" itemprop="image" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?resize=230%2C230&ssl=1 230w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.contemplatingsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waffletacos.jpg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />

Fruit and Maple Waffle Tacos

Drinks

This simple tea is easy to make and perfect for settling down at the end of the day. Chamomile is mixed with banana, which has natural calming properties, to make a naturally sweetened kids bedtime tea.

Bedtime Tea for Kids

Rosemary Lemon Cream Soda- This lemonade has been kicked up a notch with the addition of rosemary simple syrup, sparkling water, and a dash of cream. The result is an herby, fizzy, tangy, yet creamy drink that is perfect for the upcoming summer weather.

Rosemary Lemon Cream Soda

Easy red bean bubble tea

Easy Red Bean Bubble Tea

Hot Caramel Milk Steamer

Hot Caramel Milk

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