June 29, 2014
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| Cantaloupe jelly - 2 J's comment > not bad; very smooth and delicate - this really falls apart at the slightest touch, but oh so tasty! cantaloupe flavor evident but not overpowering; a whole new definition to 'water-jelly' |
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| Baumkuchen - 2 J's comment > not bad; loved the thin crust of frosting that lifted an otherwise delicate pound cake to another level; slightly moist, but could do w some whip. or better yet butter.... :D |
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| Hanamurashi: Double-layered steamed sponge cake w cherry blossom image on top - 2 J's comment > not bad; moist, subtle sweet white bean flavor; not too sweet |
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| Pear jelly - 2 J's comment > not bad; almost as delicate as the cantaloupe jelly above; excellent pear flavor that's strong, yet not overwhelming |
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| Sasaika: Loquat 'biwa' jelly - 2 Momoaya: White peach wrapped in lightly sweetened jelly - 2 J's comment > not bad; very subtle flavors; soft jelly (but nowhere near as soft as the cantaloupe jelly above) w actual pieces of the advertised fruit in the center |
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Extra Note
These are actually called 'wagashi' and are traditional Japanese sweets, usually served in the Japanese tea ceremony. We got these to take back to Vancouver.
Labels: dessert, grocery, japanese, new york
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