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 …

Sponge cake is one of the staple cakes for pastries. It’s airy, spongy, and deliciously made out of simple ingredients. It’s also …

Teriyaki Burger (照り焼きバーガー) I have more opportunities to have tasty hamburgers in the U.S than in Japan, however, I sometimes miss having …

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. …

Pâte sucrée is one of the basic French pastry doughs which is commonly used as a tart crust. It’s sweet, buttery and …

Almond cream is one of the basic creams used for many kinds of French pastries. It’s very simple and easy to make …

Pastry cream aka custard cream or crème pâtissière(French) is one of my favorite creams and is a really basic cream for french …

I would like to answer today the most frequently asked question, “Which matcha should I buy?”  By the way, I used to …

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