Monaka
I want to introduce one of my favorite Japanese desserts. Monaka (最中) is a wagashi, a Japanese dessert that is usually served with tea. The sweet – I hesitate at calling it a cookie or a cake because it is neither – is made of two wafers that forms a shell around the filling. The … Read more
Cupcakes Craze
I personally believe that America is in the middle of a cupcake craze. So many cupcake places and bakeries specifically dedicated to the miniature delectables have opened across the nation, and Food Network’s show Cupcake Wars is a testament to this fact. With the number of stores climbing the charts, how does a store earn … Read more
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
Are you going to Scarborough Fair? No, but I am going to be confused by the different kinds of herbs that exist in the green of this world. Herbs add depth of flavor as well as fragrance to food, and the difference that they make in dishes are astounding. However, though all herbs look fairly … Read more
