Sweets/Desserts

Sweet soft mochi wrapped for mochi ice cream is called “gyuhi” in Japanese. It is really smooth and soft like a baby’s …

Shiro An(白あん) is one of the important ingredients for Japanese sweets. However, it’s not easy to purchase in the regular grocery store …

In Japan, we eat tsukimi dango at the autumn moon viewing time. We also imagine a rabbit when we look at the …

Marugoto peach desserts have been really trending in Japan for a couple of years. Marugoto (まるごと) means “entire or whole” in Japanese. …

Annin Tofu is the most beloved Chinese dessert in Japan. So, I was surprised after I moved to the U.S, that most …

I made many types of matcha sweets including matcha tiramisu because I was working at a Japanese Tea House. However, no matter …

Popsicle and ice cream bars are always the best treat in summer. (or all seasons).  Similar to  Japan, we can buy many …

When I need some sugar to wake up some morning, I make this matcha fruit toast. It’s healthy, with a lot of …

This matcha paste is a total game-changer. It’s my “secret weapon” for a perfectly smooth matcha latte in seconds, but it’s far …

Tsubu An (つぶあん) is the most common bean paste for Japanese sweets and confectionaries. We use them for Dorayaki, Taiyaki, An Pan, …