Tag - desserts

 
 

DESSERTS

The term “snacking cake” has an adorable je ne sais quoi.
LIFE / Food & Drink / The Recipe Box
Feb 11, 2024
Recipe: Snacking carrot cake
The term “snacking cake” has an adorable je ne sais quoi. I wish they were more widely available in Japan, so here's one pared back to basics.
This chocolate salami dish is a no-bake truffle medley of chocolate ganache mixed with biscuits, nuts and dried fruit.
LIFE / Food & Drink / The Recipe Box
Dec 24, 2023
Recipe: Chocolate salami roll
The chocolate salami dish is a no-bake truffle medley of chocolate ganache mixed with biscuits, nuts and dried fruit.
While "yōkan" jellies are usually set quite solid with "kanten" agar, there is something to be said for using it more sparingly for a softer finished product.
LIFE / Food & Drink / The Recipe Box
Nov 12, 2023
Recipe: Sweet potato ‘pie’
With a little effort, you can turn baked sweet potatoes into a fun and easy introduction to the world of traditional Japanese sweets.
This sweet and salty dish owes much to both early modern merchants and 20th century Tokyo University students.
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Oct 22, 2023
Recipe: Deep-fried sweet (and salty) potatoes
Sweet potatoes are an iconic Japanese treat. Originally from Central America, they came through China in the 17th century to southern Kyushu.
Japanese purin is a classic dish, but this plant-based version is a bit of a sweet twist.
LIFE / The Recipe Box
Oct 15, 2023
Recipe: Soy caramel flan
Looking for a sweet snack? Here’s a traditional caramel and plant-based custard with a seaweed extract setting agent.
Nearly 60 years old, Pop-Tarts remain a polarizing yet iconic symbol of America's love of processed sweets.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 15, 2023
How one family influenced the rise and recipes of Pop-Tarts
As Kellogg’s prepares to celebrate the 60th birthday of Pop-Tarts next year, the polarizing treats remain a cultural touchstone.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Jul 16, 2023
I scream, you scream, we all scream — for amazake aisu
Today, amazake is commonly made by combining warm, cooked rice with kōji, Japan’s magical mold.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Apr 9, 2023
Tokyo’s best ‘melon bread' is sweeter than meets the eye
A murky history and an inscrutable name can"t keep this baked treat from being one of the best morsels in town.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Mar 12, 2023
Recipe: Botamochi sweets to welcome spring
Spring is just about to ... well ... spring, and these sweet adzuki treats are traditional equinox bites.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
Japan wins the Pastry World Cup in France
Japan won the Pastry World Cup in 1991 and 2007 but stayed second for five straight times until 2021.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 8, 2023
Japanese influences reimagine Australia's lamington dessert
"To be honest, Tokyo Lamington builds on nostalgia. So it's a lot of memories of traveling, things we've eaten, things we've tried."
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Dec 18, 2022
Recipe: Christmas mirin meringue cake
If Japanese-made holiday confectionaries leave you wanting a certain something, this cake has all the Christmas hallmarks in spades.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Dec 4, 2022
Recipe: Sesame gateau
“Gateau” is one of those words we use when we want to sound fancy. Evoking elaborate construction and delicate decoration, the term simply means “cake.” Humble gateaux exist more than you might imagine, especially once you venture beyond city patisseries and into countryside farmhouses.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Oct 23, 2022
Recipe: Miso ginger crunch
Sugar, spice and a little extra something nice goes into this unique take on a classic New Zealand treat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 25, 2022
Why red bean paste is converting dieters and bodybuilders alike
Long beloved in Japan, slightly sweet red bean paste is catching on not just among the new generation but the health-conscious outside the country as well.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Jul 31, 2022
Sublime scoops from Tokyo’s top gelato shops
Five gelateria that are guaranteed to leave you thinking about seconds as soon as you finish off your scoop.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 10, 2022
Toast in translation: Aomori's ‘British’ sandwich mania
Aomori's favorite bakery treat comes straight from Old Blighty u2014 or does it?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Feb 19, 2022
Recipe: Tofu chocolate mousse
This delicious chocolate mousse made of tofu is easy to make and will supply you with enough dessert to get you through the week.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 16, 2022
Natsuko Shoji crowned Asia's best female chef for her fashion-influenced fine dining at Été
At her hyper-exclusive six-seater restaurant, u00c9tu00e9, Natsuko Shoji creates elaborate 10-course meals that reference fashion and art.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Dec 19, 2021
Recipe: Hojicha chocolate chip cookies
What's better than a classic chocolate chip cookie for a snack? A chocolate chip cookie tinged with the flavors of Kyoto, of course.

Longform

A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world