Year of the Rooster Mochi

Happy Year of the Rooster! In a few short days, Chinese New Year will come into full swing. To celebrate, I’ve joined up with 22 other bloggers to bring you a host of sweet treats to mark this fantastically fowl year. My offering at this Sweet Lunar New Year Party are these Year of the Rooster Mochi. These are like... MORE >>

Persimmon Mochi

Every year when fall arrives, I feel like I’m constantly chasing the sunlight. Not only am I naturally attracted to light, but as a food blogger, less light hours mean less time to work on my craft. I recently heard about the Lowel Ego Lightbox from fellow food bloggers and went ahead and purchased one in anticipation of cloudy... MORE >>

Raindrop Cake with Black Tea Syrup

A cake that’s visually stunning, kissed with the taste tea and almost calorie-free? Sounds too good to be true, right? I recently came across Mizu Shingen Mochi, also known as Raindrop or Water Cake. Despite its beauty and non-caloric perks, this trendy cake isn’t the easiest to find. After a taste, I got to work... MORE >>

MochiCream in Los Angeles

Before January passes us by I wanted to share about my recent trip over to MochiCream in Los Angeles. Mochi rice cakes are a classic tea snack in Asian culture, eaten for good luck and prosperity during the New Year, so there couldn’t be a better time to showcase this little gem of a shop.You’ll... MORE >>

Japanese Tea & Wagashi, A Match Made in Little Tokyo

A few weeks ago I made my way over to the Japanese American Museum in Little Tokyo for the Los Angeles International Tea Festival.  In its third year, the festival showcases the best and most unique finds in LA’s ever-growing tea scene.  There were a host of vendors this year, including the Chado Tea Room, Ito... MORE >>