Random Impressions Part 3
Today I have some follow up pictures taken near the Fushimi Inari-Taisha and some really yummy looking ones from a restaurant in Osaka (^_^) *ugh* I’d love to have this matcha soft-ice right now…
Wagashi – Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice
Originally posted on Armchair Japanophile:
About 2 years ago my uncle travelled all the way from California to Chennai, India (that’s where I live) to meet with family. In the course of his travel he had to change flights at Singapore. Knowing I was an avid Japanophile he decided to pick up Wagashi and other…
Eggshell in Your Cake Got You Down? Try Baking the Entire Cake in an Eggshell Instead!
Had I discovered this post earlier I might have tried it (^_^) In my opinion better than only hiding normal hard boiled eggs and with a lot of potential for decoration (⌒▽⌒) I wish all my readers a very happy Easter and hope that you will enjoy the days with your family and loved ones…
Osaka – where eating is everything part 4
After the Cherry Blossom Boattrip and the short detour to Osaka Castle it was (oviously) again time for lunch and we were led to the New Otani Hotel, where we ate at a very good chinese restaurant. The view on the castle and the cherry blossoms was beautiful and the food delicious. Though I can’t…
Osaka – where eating is everything Part 3
After getting an early start in the morning (and only a quick stop at the breakfast buffet) and a one and a half hour drive to the factory in Shiga the time till lunch passed very quickly and off we went to a nearby golf club. Many japanese people, especially business people, like playing golf…
Osaka – where eating is everything Part 2
The first morning in Osaka started off with the breakfast buffet in one of the Hotel restaurants. Consisting of western and japanese foods alike I was nevertheless surprised to find one of Osakas famous dishes takoyaki being part of the buffet. And they were surpisingly good! I have to say I find that crispy toast…
Can’t choose between melon bread and ice cream? Have both at once at this Kanazawa bakery
The perfect combination: meronpan and vanilla ice cream. Melon bread was my favourite treat when I spent one semester in Japan. The consistency and taste is just great and very delicious. Being a fan of mochi and after making the discovery that mochi plus ice cream is even better, I can just assume that melon…
I lost my heart in Japan 