Game of Thrones Sansa’s Lemon Cakes

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These petite and dainty lemon cakes are inspired by Sansa Stark from A Song of Ice & Fire; or more widely known by the HBO Hit series Game of Thrones. Lemon cakes are Sansa’s favorite confection in the tale. It’s a kind of sweet dessert baked with butter, flour, eggs and sugar and if you know, sugar in the olden days are so rare that anything sweet is considered a thing for the

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EGGLESS MATCHA SHIROI KOIBITO by Suwanti

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EGGLESS MATCHA SHIROI KOIBITO RECIPE BY SUWANTI (@SHE_WAN) (Langue de Chat with chocolate filling)Makes approx 36 pcs This recipe is developed by Suwanti and uses the Langue de Chat Template Mat INGREDIENTS115 g organic flour5g for matcha powder
110 g powdered sugar
120 g butter
56ml aquafaba (i use one from Biona chickpeas can, it’s thick and need no further reduction on the stove)
150-200g chocolate chips mini (i use enjoylife mini chips) 1) Preheat at 180

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10 Steps to Super Kawaii Kitty Langue de Chat Cookies

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  Fun to make fun to eat. Langue de Chat (aka cat’s tongue) cookies in the form of kawaii kitty!   Cat shaped cookies made with one of our latest silicone mats (available at our e-shop). You know what they say – Good food makes for Good mood. And it’s true especially in reverse! Good mood makes food good!  Let’s  make this popular snack that is a favourite among many!  Langue de chat (literally

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Soy Milk Tarts Filled with Natural Soy Goodness

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Love a good Soy Milk Pudding? Try making it in a tart shell! This Soy Milk Tart made with store-bought soy milk is fast and easy to make.  It’s filled with the goodness of soy and is delectable to the taste buds!  Try making these tasty soy milk tarts today!  Soy Milk Tart Recipe This recipe uses the Non-Stick SILFORM Perforated Baking Mesh by Chef Koichi Izumi and does not require any baking

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Modern Maebashi Kokeshi Dolls as Evergreen Keepsake Gifts

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https://youtu.be/pRA9VIJzDME Why get Maebashi Kokeshi dolls? Maebashi Kokeshi dolls have long been famous as souvenirs sold at hot-springs where a lot of high-quality wood is available. Many Japanese also believe that the Kokeshi dolls have the spiritual power to prevent fire as many of them are made with moist Mizuki wood. Since they are handmade with natural wood and often designed with Japanese motifs such as Sakura, Mount Fuji, and autumn foliage, many

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The Art of Making Maebashi Kokeshi Doll

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https://youtu.be/l2m5VL1bM5g Creation of Maebashi Kokeshi doll from scratch – From choosing the wood to applying special kirikane techniques  Kokeshi dolls are often made using Mizuki and Cherry wood. Many artisans in Maebashi choose to work with Mizuki because it is soft and white, thus easier for carving and painting. Some also choose other types of wood that give off a different shade after being seasoned and polished. Since Maebashi Kokeshi dolls are created

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Yoshihiro Okamoto

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The eldest son of the second generation Usaburo. Born in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture in 1972. Studied under the first Usaburo from the age of 20. While respecting the grain and texture of wood, he brings a new twist to kokeshi crafts with a dynamic aesthetic that goes beyond preconceived ideas. Awards: – the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for “Blue storm” at National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition in 2002

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Toa Sekiguchi

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Born and raised in Shibukawa City in Gunma prefecture, Toa Sekiguchi lives and works with his family who also create Sosaku Kokeshi with him. This award-winning artist received the Ministry of International Trade Industry Award in 1978, and have since won the Prime Minister’s Award, among many other respected accolades. Sekiguchi employs beautifully painted Mizuki (Japanese Dogwood), for most of his kokeshi pieces. He uses the technic of deep carving to define the

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Yachiyo Ishisone

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Born in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture in 1952. Studied under the first Usaburo from the age of 22. Expressing people’s daily lives with smooth shapes and soft lines. The popular work “Happy Buddha” was born from customer feedback. Awards: – the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award for “Ginkgo leaves dance” and more…  

Yuji Okamoto

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The eldest son of the first Usaburo. Born in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture in 1948. Studied under his father from the age of 22. His generosity overlaps with his creative style, which simply expresses the comfort and warmth of people and everyday life. In 2013, he was commended as a meritorious person in Gunma prefecture, leading the creative kokeshi industry in Gunma. Awards: – the Prime Minister’s Award – the Minister of Education,

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