Sakura Blossom Sushi

Every spring, I make it a point to celebrate with sakura blossoms. These blush-pink blooms mark the arrival of another sunny time of year, and of course, picnic or hanami season!  Sakura Blossom Sushi can be enjoyed deep into spring, even after the last blooms fall. The recipe makes use of cherry blossoms preserved in salt... MORE >>

Gingham Sencha Tea Cakes

As spring is officially in full swing, it’s all about the gingham this time of year. Because I love it so much, for the longest time I’ve been trying to translate this iconic pattern into something edible for afternoon tea. Just in time for Easter, I finally figured it out, all thanks to one very special ingredient. If... MORE >>

Cherry Blossom Tea Cocktails

While roaming though Little Tokyo the other day, I was lucky enough to come across a fresh bucket of cherry blossom branches at one of the local flower shops. With a light trail of petals fallen behind me, I left inspired to create a tea cocktail that would showcase these iconic signs of spring.The base of this cocktail... MORE >>

Genmaicha Rice Krispy Treats

What comes to mind when you think of Rice Krispy Treats? The instant that I think of them, I remember a commercial, a blue box and some peppy little elves. It’s hard to improve on a classic. Melted butter and marshmallows slathered all over airy bits of crispy rice–what’s not to smile about? This recipe for Genmaicha... MORE >>

Palais des Thés SoHo in NYC

Palais des Thés is one of my favorite tea companies for a variety of reasons, their passion for tea education being one of them. Earlier this year, the company added a tasting space to their SoHo location in New York City. On vacay in Manhattan just a few weeks ago, I squeezed in a visit... MORE >>