Tag Archives: sweet

Making Annin Dofu From Scratch!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Annin Dofu, also called Almond Jelly, is a sweet almond pudding that is fairly popular in Japan. Apparently it originated in Hong Kong Dim Sum restaurants. Here it is often included with sets at Chinese places and is a lovely … Continue reading →

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Shichi-Go-San

Posted on November 18, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Ran into these cuties at Asakusa Sensoji Temple last weekend celebrating Shichi Go San. Aren’t they adorable? I just love seeing the littles in their gorgeous outfits! I find it interesting that the girl on the right is wearing hakama, as girls … Continue reading →

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Gunma-chan macaron at my School Festival in Japan!

Posted on October 25, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I had a great time at my school’s Big Huge Once-Every-Three-Years Festival today! Because it’s a commercial school, our festival is different from the usual High School cultural festivals. This one is focused on SELLING. Some classes make things, and … Continue reading →

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Haägen-Dazs Japan’s Lemon Ginger Float, Coffee Vanilla and Chocolat Mint

Posted on September 6, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Haägen-Dazs Japan’s late summer flavors were on point this year, bringing some of the strongest offerings I’ve seen yet. From the Lemon Ginger Float to the Chocolat Mint to the Coffee Vanilla, it was a delicious slate that will keep … Continue reading →

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Gunma-chan Manjū!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by superhappyawesome

We had just gotten back from lunch, when my lovely supervisor sidled up to my desk. “Psst…Alice, you should go to the meeting room.” I didn’t think I was missing a meeting, and she didn’t seem stressed or worried. If … Continue reading →

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Cream Stew Popsicle!?

Posted on May 30, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Time for this week’s YouTube video–the “Cream Stew” Popsicle from Garigari-kun! If you want to participate in this week’s Giveaway, don’t forget to leave a comment on the video 😀  

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Today’s Watercolor: Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Wish I could give a big hug to all the moms and stepmoms and aunts and grandmas and lovely ladies out there. It can be hard being so far away on days like these, but thank goodness for the internet! … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Krispy Kreme’s Sakura Donuts

Posted on April 19, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Look, look, I did a Guest Post! I wrote a review of Krispy Kreme’s Spring donuts (Sakura, Matcha, Kinako, oh my!) over on the “I’ll Make It Myself” blog. Go read it and tell them I sent you! 😀

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Starbucks Fresh Banana Chocolate “Happy Yellow Frappuccino” and Social Media Case Study

Posted on April 17, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Happy April! The sun is shining, the days are warming up, and it’s time to start thinking happy summery thoughts as winter’s icy grip melts into lush and lovely sunshine (before the hot sledgehammer of true summer hits.) How better … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Sakura Fizz Float and Sakura Teritama Burger

Posted on March 29, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Well, it it turns out Starbucks isn’t the only American import getting in on the cherry blossom craze! (Gotta love their Sakura Lattes and Cherry Blossom Frappuccinos!) Everyone’s favorite burger producing mega-corp has joined the fray with Sakura drinks AND … Continue reading →

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