Reflections

Yuzu Pound Cake with a Yuzu Glaze

Yuzu Pound Cake with a Yuzu Glaze

Once a year, when yuzu briefly appears over winter, we make this cake. Just once.  Yuzu can be a little hard to come by, but if you can get your...

Yuzu Pound Cake with a Yuzu Glaze

Once a year, when yuzu briefly appears over winter, we make this cake. Just once.  Yuzu can be a little hard to come by, but if you can get your...

Japanese zen garden Karesansui image by Ben Hosking Photographer

What the Traditional Tea Ceremony is Really About

When it comes to matcha and the tea ceremony, there’s a lot more to it beyond the surface of that fine, silky foam. Let’s take a look at everything this...

What the Traditional Tea Ceremony is Really About

When it comes to matcha and the tea ceremony, there’s a lot more to it beyond the surface of that fine, silky foam. Let’s take a look at everything this...

Maple Hojicha Latte made with coconut milk

Maple Hojicha Latte with Coconut Milk

A cosy, creamy and toasty closing to our day, you'll taste chocolate-caramel like undertones and a subtle sweetness in our comforting hojicha latte made with coconut milk and a touch...

Maple Hojicha Latte with Coconut Milk

A cosy, creamy and toasty closing to our day, you'll taste chocolate-caramel like undertones and a subtle sweetness in our comforting hojicha latte made with coconut milk and a touch...

Japanese Inspired Matcha Parfait or Sundae

A Kyoto-Inspired Matcha Parfait

While matcha (and hōjicha) parfaits have only recently become popular worldwide, they’ve been a staple in Japan for years. Think of it as a Japanese-style layered sundae, inspired by Kyoto’s...

A Kyoto-Inspired Matcha Parfait

While matcha (and hōjicha) parfaits have only recently become popular worldwide, they’ve been a staple in Japan for years. Think of it as a Japanese-style layered sundae, inspired by Kyoto’s...

Matcha Cream Cheese & Raspberry Jam Checkerboard Toast

Matcha Cream Cheese & Raspberry Jam Checkerboar...

Taking inspiration from this Japanese zen garden by Mirei Shigemori, which showcases the garden’s most famous feature: its checkerboard paving. Known as the Ichimatsu pattern, traditionally seen in kimono fabrics...

Matcha Cream Cheese & Raspberry Jam Checkerboar...

Taking inspiration from this Japanese zen garden by Mirei Shigemori, which showcases the garden’s most famous feature: its checkerboard paving. Known as the Ichimatsu pattern, traditionally seen in kimono fabrics...

Hojicha Crème Caramel (Purin)

Hojicha Crème Caramel (Purin)

Memories of my childhood flood back when I think of crème caramel - not the traditional French kind, but Purin (プリン), the Japanese version you'd find in old Japanese "kissatens". ...

Hojicha Crème Caramel (Purin)

Memories of my childhood flood back when I think of crème caramel - not the traditional French kind, but Purin (プリン), the Japanese version you'd find in old Japanese "kissatens". ...