Hey Doraemon, have a Dorayaki!552 (2 votes)
I've never been a fan of the Japanese blue and white cartoon character that Doraemon is. But I do have to credit him for having good taste! Recently, my mom's colleague gave her a box of Japanese red bean pancakes - Dorayaki. I've seen them[...]
Dorayaki ???? - Doraemon's Favourite Japanese Snack548 (8 votes)
I grew up with Doraemon Manga (Japanese comics). I would scour the library for those flimsy copies of Chinese publications. They cost about 50 cents per copy when I was in primary school. Doraemon (?????) is one of my favourite[...]
Gold and Chestnuts ? Another kuri kinton521 (1 vote)
Well there are homonyms… kuri kinton and kuri kinton When I came to Japan, I first saw the New Year Osechi Ryori kuri kinton ???, and well, when I hear the name, I think of this kind. “kin” means gold, and well, for[...]
Journey Around the World (of Cake): Dorayaki and Kasutera Cake531
On March 30th, baked good lovers everywhere opened their hearts (and their wallets) and bid like crazy on The Tomato Tart . A goal was set at $2,500 - I thought that was pretty reasonable, but, to be honest, a high number like that got me[...]