Today I went to Kobe to visit a friend's exhibit. I've written about this previously when we went
2 years ago. Since then, the cafe that
Satoshi and I went to closed down along with some other cafes. Since I didn't get to see my friend, I took a look around at the exhibit and then I went
gallivanting.
Kobe is a port city that is about 30 minutes from Osaka by train. Because Kobe is a port city, there are many foreigners that live there today and there are many houses called
Ijinkan (foreigners homes) that were built in the early 1900's. Some were used as consulates and many are still standing today even after the big earthquake of 1995.
Kobe is also known for their sweets. A famous one is from France,
Henri Charpentier. I picked up their selection of macarons.
From left to right: fraise (strawberry), passion (passion fruit), cafe (coffee), caramel (caramel with fleur de sel), pistache (pistachio), framboise (raspberry), citron (lemon), chocolat (chocolate). These were delicious with a cup of tea.
Factory Shin is a local confectionery. I picked up their chocolate macarons for tomorrow's tea time.
Today I went to Kobe to visit a friend's exhibit. I've written about this previously when we went 2 years ago. Since then, the cafe that Satoshi and I went to closed down along with some other cafes. Since I didn't get to see my friend, I took a look around at the exhibit and then I went gallivanting.
Kobe is a port city that is about 30 minutes from Osaka by train. Because Kobe is a port city, there are many foreigners that live there today and there are many houses called Ijinkan (foreigners homes) that were built in the early 1900's. Some were used as consulates and many are still standing today even after the big earthquake of 1995.
Kobe is also known for their sweets. A famous one is from France, Henri Charpentier. I picked up their selection of macarons.
From left to right: fraise (strawberry), passion (passion fruit), cafe (coffee), caramel (caramel with fleur de sel), pistache (pistachio), framboise (raspberry), citron (lemon), chocolat (chocolate). These were delicious with a cup of tea.
Factory Shin is a local confectionery. I picked up their chocolate macarons for tomorrow's tea time.
oh look at these treats!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit ashamed to say this, I've never had macarons before. :(
ReplyDeleteI should look for some in Brisbane.
Thanks Bea, they were delicious!
ReplyDeleteYes, Sue, please try them, I think you will like them. I never tried them until I came to Japan and now I'm hooked!
Take care you two.
Kat
That almost makes me want to try making macarons again... almost...
ReplyDeleteThe sweets look Yummi. I would love to try the chocolate ones!
ReplyDeleteBrilynn, I hope you try making them again, I'm trying to get the courage to try making them too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nadine, the chocolate ones were delicious!
Take care and thanks for stopping by.
Kat
Those macarons are so colorful! I would love to sample those delicious flavors with a cup of tea, as you did. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteAri (Baking and Books)
Hi Ari,
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to eat some macarons, they are delicious!
Take care and thanks for stopping by.
Kat
OMG you're killin' me with those shots of the macarons! They should have macaron shops in Italy!!! I love them!
ReplyDeletehe he he Rowena. They don't have any in Italy? Oh poo. Guess you'll have to try making them. I haven't gotten the courage to yet...
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat