by : Reiko Sweets

Coffee Jelly
大人のコーヒーゼリー

Coffee jelly is a popular sweet snack in Japan.

I remember eating it as a child way before I was ready to drink coffee.

It’s usually sweetened and then served with whipped cream, ice cream, etc.

I made my coffee jelly unsweetened, but served it with “sweetened” whipped coconut cream.

I also served my coffee jelly with something else.

Homemade vegan condensed milk!

Looks good, doesn’t it?!

I didn’t want my jelly to be too firm, but this time it turned out a bit looser than I had expected.

So, the texture was more like “gelée” than “jelly”.

Very refreshing, nonetheless.

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by : Reiko Breakfast

End of Summer Pancakes
バイバイ夏パンケーキ

The summer heat is slowly going away and bringing a comfortable weather.

I do appreciate it, but I can’t help feeling sad about the summer quickly going away.

This morning we walked to the local farmers market.

I went there for one thing today.

Corn!

We also came home with these beautiful sunflowers!

(Well, my husband bought these for me ❤.)

I love sunflowers, but I think this is the last time to have in our house before the next summer comes.

Sunflowers in September just don’t sound right.

Today’s sourdough pancakes were packed with lemon zest, basil leaves, and corn.

This combination is another one that sounds great in August, but not so much in September for some reason…

This is something I learned from Ms. Ina Garten.

She said “garnish with something that is in the dish.”

I used to watch Food Network a lot.

This tea brand, Tea Forte, is a good one to give as a gift.

We initially received a box as a gift, and then last year I brought an assorted box to work, and everyone loved it.

There are so many interesting flavors, and the pyramid tea bag is unique and pretty.

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