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Japanify: Miss Blanche (Fuyu Persimmon Kanten)
November 29, 2016
A step-by-step recipe of how to make Miss Blanche, a Fuyu persimmon and yuzu juice kanten dessert. Japanese sweets for winter. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free.
Japanify: Yuzu Kanten
November 23, 2015
Kanten is a jelly-like substance made from agar agar. It’s completely vegan and gluten free. In this recipe, I used three fresh yuzu to make yuzu kanten.
Tokyo JUNKtion: Dessert Le Comptoir (Fukasawa)
March 14, 2013
The art of perfection is everywhere in Japan. In its laquerware, electronics and especially in...
The Forest Feast: Peach Ricotta Tart
August 13, 2012
I was so happy to have this recipe featured on a website I love, A...
Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: Romeo + Juliet
July 26, 2012
A common dessert in Brazil called "Romeo and Juliet" comprised of goiabada (guava paste) and Minas...
Forest Feast: Broiled Stone Fruit
July 23, 2012
I was so happy to get nectarines, plums and apricots in the CSA box this...
MOTOism: Blueberry Mochi
July 10, 2012
Hi, welcome to my new column, MOTOism. I'll mostly be cooking here, as always, with...
Slightly Peckish: Khanom Thai - Thai Sweets (BKK)
May 1, 2012
I know it's been almost two months since I visited Bangkok, but I didn't want...
Culinography: Blackberry Dessert
April 2, 2012
Dish by Elements. Photo by Erin Gleeson.
Skankynavia: Rye Bread Layer Cake (FAIL)
March 28, 2012
So this weekend I was having a few people over for a potluck birthday party...
Culinography: Top Chef Just Desserts with Pichet Ong
October 3, 2011
Last week, NYC pastry chef extraordinaire Pichet Ong was a guest judge on Top Chef...
Japanify: Kuzu Matcha Kanten with Mizu Yokan
August 25, 2011
A recipe for a Japanese dessert: It takes a mizu-yokan recipe and a matcha-kuzu kanten (agar) and plates them next to one another.