Japanese Wagashi ~和菓子~

After going to Holland Park, I felt like making some Japanse wagashi.
Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionary, many made of glutinous rice & azuki bean paste. 
Earlier in April, I salt-pickled some cherry blossoms & I haven't been using them yet. 
I did try making cherry blossom tea, I think the taste was somehow disappointing, not as elegant as I thought. 
But it was a pleasure to see the flower blossoming in the water. 
Also, the flowers will be great for cake decorating.

Tofu Cheesecake with Red Bean Jelly

My exam is finally over, the most distressful moment has gone.

I'm back and hoping to update the blog more frequently.

I treated myself a piece of tofu cheesecake with red (Azuki) bean jelly.

I have used the same recipe for the tofu cheesecake, only a small twist to make it more interesting.

I used tinned sweetened red beans which I bought from a Japanese store.

Of course, any flavour will go with the tofu cheesecake, I even tried with lychee jelly.

However, light favour is recommended as tofu aroma is very delicate.

Black Sesame Tofu Cheesecake

I suddenly realised I have baked more but do less craft works.

Although there is a lot of recipe in this blog, I didn't intend to write a 'food' blog.

This blog is really my diary of interests; obviously I'm attracted to desserts lately.

I enjoy working in the kitchen more than I did 2 years ago.

I hated cooking back then, I thought it's a waste of time as I was bonded to my study.

Also, I didn't enjoy eating as much as I do now.

Now, I think food is great! Warm foods & sweet desserts comfort me after a long day of study.

Making desserts for my family & friends is a pleasure especially when they all love it.