odds & ends

So many things that I've eaten and haven't posted about!

Kobe's Isuzu Bakery has been in business since 1946, their chocolate france, a tiny french bread filled with milk chocolate and peanuts is great for snack or breakfast.




A rich caramel mousse covered with gooey rich chocolate from Palet d'Or.

Yuzumame, peanuts covered with a light rice cracker, then dusted with yuzu(citron) powder.

Yuzu yokan, a bar of jellied sweet beans and citron. I received this from a fellow blogger, Martin. I answered a quiz that he had on his blog and he sent me this delicious yokan. (Thank you Martin!)

Venchi's Unico, a hazelnut paste and caramel bits covered with a 56% milk chocolate--delicious.

Venchi's Cubigusto, a layer of milk, dark and extra bitter chocolate mixed with almond paste--perfect with coffee in the afternoon.

Shogoin's namayatsuhashi, a thin mochi (rice cake) that is flavored with nikkei (cinnamon).


And lastly, Zorra & Sandra are hosting a huge event.

Send them your favorite recipe of 2007! The whole thing will be round-up here. Check back on December 31st, they should have everything listed. To find out more info about the event, check out Zorra or Sandra's blogs.

Thanks Zorra & Sandra!