History of the Kokeshi Doll in Maebashi Gunma prefecture, where Maebashi City is located, is home to many splendid hot-spring (onsen) villages and beautiful mountains in Japan. Kokeshi dolls have long been famous as souvenirs sold at hot-springs where people would visit to heal their bodies and there was also a lot of high-quality wood in the area. Getting Kokeshi dolls as a souvenir meant bringing a part of nature home, and is
WHAT IS KOKESHI Kokeshi (こけし, 小芥子), are wooden Japanese dolls that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. There are many stories of how the naming came upon, however, the origin remains unclear. A popular explanation suggests that “Ko” is derived from wood in Japanese (木 “Ki” or “Ko”) and “Keshi” referring to dolls (芥子 “Keshi”) or a combination of Japanese Kanji characters that meant wood carving
Pomegranate Surprise Heart Chiffon Cake Recipe Need a sweet surprise for a celebration or just enjoy an afternoon tea for two? Why not make a pretty surprise heart chiffon cake that’s perfect for Valentine’s day or those special Anniversaries? Here’s a healthy recipe to share. Made with soy milk, no yolks, and less flour, this cake is high in protein, low in fat and sugar and also suitable for the lactose intolerant! If
Try these amazingly fluffy and fragrant Pandan Almond cakes in the form of adorable little bears and bunnies by Bakeomaniac! Made with the pleasant aroma of Pandan and the nutty taste of almond, this combination cannot go wrong and simply goes really well with a cup of tea! PETITE PANDAN ALMOND CAKES This recipe is developed by Javier Tan of Bakeomaniac and uses the Rabbit & Bear Silicone Mould but you may also
This lavender yuzu cake has a soft and velvety sponge, with just the right amount of citrusy yuzu or lemon flavour and a refreshing taint of lavender scent. It’s simply amazing! Your tastebuds will be in for a treat for sure! Made with premium lavender buds and drizzled with a luscious sweet icing to balance out the tangy and slight bitterness from the lavender buds, it’s just perfect for those who prefer a
This easy Tarte au Chocolat or chocolate tart is simple to make and so yummy to enjoy! The rich chocolate ganache filling is bound to fill up your happiness level. Try making these awesome chocolate tarts today! Tarte au Chocolat – Chocolate Tart Recipe This recipe uses the Non-Stick SILFORM Perforated Baking Mesh by Chef Koichi Izumi and does not require any baking beans or tools during blind baking. You may choose to
Make this cute and adorable Cat Bread with our Calico Cat Bread Recipe today! Bread-making is always therapeutic for us. All the kneading kind of releases some stress in our modern day. Making bread that is lovely to look at and enjoyable to eat is really fun! Try this recipe that uses cocoa and dark cocoa powder to achieve the different colours of the Calico cat! *This Recipe uses the Cat Shaped Bread
There is Onigiri, a simple and delicious Japanese rice snack with various fillings, and then there’s Onigirazu also known as rice sandwich. It consist of layers of fillings (of your choice) sandwiched between two layers of rice, just like a burger or a sandwich. Onigirazu has been trending as an easy-to-make Japanese snack and to date, it remains ever popular even in other countries. This onigirazu in the form of cute Hello Kitty
Brown Butter Madeleines These charming seashell-shaped cakes are an epitome of classic French Patisserie. They taste the best eaten fresh from the oven! First named after Madeleine Paulmier, who prepared the small cakes for Louis XV, the son-in-law of the duke, while his wife, Maria Leszczyńska then introduced the delight to the court in Versailles. Much beloved by the royal family, they have now conquered hearts all over the world! Using brown butter
Add a little sweetness to your next party with our light, creamy Very Berry Cheese tartlets with a mixed berry cheesecake filling in a rich, crunchy Pâte Sablée or Pâte Sucrée tart crust and topped with your favourite fresh berries! This one’s a definite show stopper! VERY BERRY CHEESE TARTLETS This recipe uses the Non-Stick SILFORM Perforated Baking Mesh by Chef Koichi Izumi and does not require any baking beans or tools during