odds & ends

Randomness...this super cookie by Michel et Augustin was delicious. Ganache in the center as well as hazelnuts sprinkled here and there.

Seijo Ishii's premium cheesecake...a sponge cake bottom, raisins and almonds worked into the cream cheese filling, topped with a crunchy cookie topping...wow!

Our train station recently opened a Beard Papa. I'm not sure if this is still the rage in Hawaii, but it was crazy here. Depending on the time of day, you need to stand in line if you want to purchase some cream puffs...this particular one was filled with sweet potato & custard...yum!

This year's batch of yuzu marmalade. I think it came out pretty good, if I do say so.

Another recipe from Masakichi's book...kabocha topped with a thick "ankake" sauce and soboro (seasoned ground chicken)...tasty!

1st time trying Bak Kut Teh (sparerib noodle) at Singapore Seafood Republic.

These ribs were fall off the bone tender! I was instructed to dip them into a dark soy & chili sauce which was very delicious.

I got away from my strawberry-banana smoothie and came up with this one...baby leaf mix + mint + pineapple juice + banana + yogurt.

Okay, so it still has banana in it...this was super refreshing!

Buta kakuni over age soba (ah-gay-so-bah) at Toshunkaku.

Tender pork belly topping deep fried noodles...comfort food!

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Tully's honey cheese pancakes.

Oozy savory cheese sauce sandwiched between two pancakes. Honey drizzled and powdered sugar sprinkled...Filling but really delicious combo!

What have you been enjoying these days?