Matcha Bubble Tea (Vegan Boba Recipe) 抹茶珍珠奶茶 | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Soy milk base Matcha green tea latte, with a hint of brown sugar from Okinawa! So delicious just like Wagashi (Japanese sweets) 😋 Must try!!!

This Tapioca Express was very easy yet delicious with nice chewy texture 💖

カルディでは500円くらいでもっと安かったです。

I cooked this Tapioca from cold water then failed (pearls melt and water became slimy)... make sure you cook in boiling water!

Matcha Bubble Tea (Vegan Boba Recipe) 抹茶珍珠奶茶

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Matcha Bubble Tea (Vegan Boba Recipe)

Difficulty: VERY Easy
Time: 60min
Number of servings: 4 servings

Tapioca is perfect for Ice cream topping as well.
You can save Tapioca in the freezer, defrost at room temperature to use.

Ingredients:
1 box Tapioca Express (おうちでタピオカ)
2 tbsp. Matcha green tea powder
100g brown sugar
100ml hot water
600ml soy milk

Directions:
1. Melt brown sugar in hot water. Add Matcha powder and mix well with a whisk (or Chasen if you have). Strain through a sieve and cool in the fridge. You can keep the Matcha syrup in the fridge for about a week
2. Meanwhile, put Tapioca in boiling water and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir immediately to avoid them sticking to the bottom of the pot.
3. Stop the heat, cover, and steam for 20 minutes. Pour tapioca into a sieve and rinse with cold running water.
4. Put some Tapioca (and ice cubes if you like) in a glass, pour 1 tbsp. of Matcha syrup and 150ml of cold soy milk. Mix well to drink.

If you want to keep the bubbles in the fridge for a day, you can coat some Matcha syrup so that they won't stick together. In this way bubbles become sweet and delicious with Matcha brown sugar flavor! Make sure you eat on the day you make, otherwise bubbles become hard. You can microwave to make them soft but they drastically lose flavor...

レシピ（日本語）
https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2019/07/Matcha-Tapioca-Milk-Tea.html
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How to Make Bubble Tea (Tapioca Milk Tea Recipe) 珍珠奶茶 | Cooking Video Recipe

Any famous boba tea place? Let me know 😋
I did not really like Tapioca for many years but recently I had a quite good Tapioca milk tea at a local restaurant and got interested in making it at home. hehe

Bubble Tea

This Tapioca Express was very easy yet delicious with nice chewy texture 💖

カルディでは500円くらいでもっと安かったです。

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How to Make Tapioca Bubble Tea

Difficulty: VERY Easy
Time: 60min
Number of servings: 2 servings

This Tapioca product is 4 servings so maybe you want to double the Tea recipe.
Tapioca is perfect for Ice cream topping as well.
You can save Tapioca in the freezer, defrost at room temperature to use.

Ingredients:
1 box Tapioca Express (おうちでタピオカ)
2 earl grey tea bags (or any favorite flavor is OK)
1 cup (240ml) hot water
1 cup (240ml) milk
2 tbsp. granulated sugar

Directions:
1. Use a big spouted measuring cup, pour some hot water over the tea bags and leave for about 15~30 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags, mix in granulated sugar, and cool in the fridge.
3. Meanwhile, put Tapioca in boiling water and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir immediately to avoid them sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. Stop the heat, cover, and steam for 20 minutes. Pour tapioca into a sieve and rinse with cold running water.
5. Mix cold tea and cold milk together.
6. Put some Tapioca in a glass, pour some tea to finish.

レシピ（日本語）
https://cooklabo.blogspot.com/2019/07/Tapioca-Milk-Tea.html
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Ikanago no Kugini 2018

NOW IN SEASON💕

Recipe is HERE:
https://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2014/03/how-to-make-ikanago-no-kugini-sand-eel.html

"Ikanago no Kugini" (いかなごのくぎ煮) is my favorite Tsukudani (food boiled down in soy sauce) made with Ikanago (sand eel/sand lance).

Ikanago no Kugini is a famous Tsukudani in Hyogo prefecture. My grandma, who lives there cooks a few kilograms of Ikanago no Kugini every year for us in Tokyo.

It is usually cooked and eaten around the end of February or early March, when the fish is about an inch long. After its season, Ikanago goes deep in the sea where is cooler. Then it goes under the sand and aestivate.

This year she sent us in the beginning of March 👍

My son (1 year 3 months) liked it eating with rice 😋

#ikanago #ikanagonokugini #いかなご #いかなごのくぎ煮 from my grandma, my kids’ great grandma 😊👍🏻💕 ... swipe up the link in my insta stories @ochikeron https://youtu.be/3NyDB6OR-ao

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Mug Cupcake (Dairy-free Egg-free 2min Microwave) - Video Recipe

Quick and Easy!
Fluffy and Delicious ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dHjy8b5jFY

Perfect for kids' snack as well.



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Mug Cupcake

Difficulty: VERY Easy
Time: 3min
Number of servings: 160ml mug

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. cake flour
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. water
1 tsp. cooking oil *if you like
a few drops of vanilla extract *if you like
maple syrup *if you like

Directions:
1. I use 160ml mug. Put all ingredients in the mug then mix well. Add cooking oil to make it rich. Add a few drops of vanilla extract to make it appetizing.
2. Microwave at 600w (medium) for 2 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with maple syrup if you like.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2017/10/blog-post_42.html
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Kracie Popin' Cookin' DIY Kit (クラシエ ポッピンクッキン)

Popin' Cookin' is a series of Japanese intellectual training DIY candy kits by Kracie that stretches kids' curiosity :)

Although living in a world of convenience, children can enjoy making their own treats and make full use of their imagination!

NO artificial colors or preservatives.
High in calcium.

Kracie Popin' Cookin' DIY Oekaki Gummy Land Kit
(クラシエ ポッピンクッキン おえかきグミランド)

ポッピンクッキン おえかきグミランド / ポッピンクッキン / お菓子★税抜1900円以上で送料無料... 価格：165円（税込、送料別）

Kracie Popin' Cookin' DIY Kuru Kuru Takoyaki Kit
(クラシエ ポッピンクッキン くるくる たこやき)

くるくるたこやき★税抜1900円以上で送料無料★くるくるたこやき(16g) 価格：158円（税込、送料別）

Kracie Popin' Cookin' DIY Tanoshii Sushi Restaurant Kit
(クラシエ ポッピンクッキン たのしい おすしやさん)

たのしいおすしやさん グレープ味 / お菓子★税抜1900円以上で送料無料★たのしいおすしやさん ... 価格：255円（税込、送料別）

Kracie Happy Kitchen DIY Hamburger Kit
(クラシエ ハッピーキッチン ハンバーガー)

ハッピーキッチン ハンバーガー / ハッピーキッチン / お菓子★税抜1900円以上で送料無料★ハッ... 価格：255円（税込、送料別）

Kracie Popin' Cookin' DIY Let's Make Bento Kit
(クラシエ ポッピンクッキン つくろう！ おべんとう！)

ポッピンクッキン つくろう！おべんとう！ / ポッピンクッキン / お菓子★税抜1900円以上で送料... 価格：255円（税込、送料別）

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Souvenirs from Hakone

Onsen Manjyu (温泉まんじゅう) is a very popular souvenir from Hakone. It is a soft steamed bun filled with Azuki bean paste. Brown ones are the basic. They were complimentary at the hotel we stayed ;)



Nanohana (菜の花) is very popular for their Onsen Manjyu. Brown ones (Hakone no Otsukisama 箱根のお月さま) expires in 4 days. They also have black ones Gokurosan (ご黒うさん) colored with bamboo charcoal and black sesame seeds. Black ones can be enjoyed for 20 days but before you open the package.





Amanatu Orange Jelly (甘夏ゼリー) is something I found refreshing and nice! It is only sold during summer season.



Kuro Choco (黒チョコ) is black-colored white chocolate with almond which looks like the black egg in Owakudani (大涌谷), where you can find black eggs (a local specialty of eggs hard-boiled in the hot springs). Eating one egg is said to add seven years to your life!!! hehe



We (actually I) enjoyed shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets, too ;)



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Gifts from Tacoma, Washington

I said "recently" in my video, but actually it was in January, my friend (host sister) Mandi, sent me some gifts from Tacoma, Washington!


Estrella Soap: all natural, handmade, vegan soap.


Libertine Salt:
“Trifecta” combines Alaea Red Hawaiian Sea Salt which contains trace minerals and iron oxide rich red baked clay, Hiwa Kai Black Hawaiian Sea Salt which contains activated charcoal and trace minerals and Himalayan Pink Salt which contains 84 trace minerals.


Brown-Haley: creator of Almond Roca.


Smoked Salmon: the Pacific Northwest is famous for salmon.


Mad Hat Tea: shop in downtown Tacoma, owned by Mandi's friend :)


Ghirardelli Chocolates: not a local company but she sent me for fun


Bee Butter Bar: filled with creamy shea butter, golden jojoba, and packed with natural anti-oxidants.


Thank you Mandi XD

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Souvenirs from Kobe 神戸のお土産

Here are some souvenirs from Kobe:




神戸プリン Kobe Purin (Pudding / Flan)
you can keep it at room temperature for 2 months.
(you can find at any souvenir shops, stations, or airport in Kobe)
http://www.kobepudding.com/




風見鶏チーズケーキ Kazamidori Cheese Cake
made with camembert cheese and cream cheese with a hint of orange
it is sold frozen. you defrost and keep it in the fridge, and eat within 3 days.
(you can find at any souvenir shops, stations, or airport in Kobe)
http://www.kazamidori.co.jp/




大黒屋 いかなごくぎ煮 Daikokuya Ikanago no Kugini
sand eel simmered in soy sauce, Mirin, and sugar with a hint of ginger
best eaten within 4 months
(you can find at any souvenir shops, stations, or airport in Kobe)
http://www.kobe-daikokuya.co.jp/item/HL25/




I bought a pair of earrings at a shop called macaroni in Motomachi. They are made of Farfalle (real bow-tie pasta!!!). They have many cute hand made accessories from Europe.
http://macaroni.shop-pro.jp/

神戸プリン（小） 価格：997円（税5%込、送料別）

風見鶏チーズケーキ【3個入】 価格：630円（税5%込、送料別）

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Ikanago no Kugini 2014

Again, Ikanago is in season =)

"Ikanago no Kugini" (いかなごのくぎ煮) is my favorite Tsukudani (food boiled down in soy sauce) made with Ikanago (sand eel/sand lance).

Ikanago no Kugini is a famous Tsukudani in Hyogo prefecture. My grandma, who lives there cooks a few kilograms of Ikanago no Kugini every year for us in Tokyo.

It is usually cooked and eaten around the end of February or early March, when the fish is about an inch long. After its season, Ikanago goes deep in the sea where is cooler. Then it goes under the sand and aestivate.

This year she sent us in the beginning of March again, with some local sweets :)





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LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT - Les Macarons à la Ganache

On White Day (3/14: men give gifts to women in return for the chocolate they were given on Valentine's Day) my darling gave me French luxury chocolate macarons created by La Maison de Chocolat. They are made of fresh and natural ingredients.

From left to right: QUITO plain dark chocolate ganache, PISTACHIO pistachio flavored ganache, SALVADOR chocolate ganache flavored with raspberry, FIGARO dark chocolate ganache with hazelnuts, MARACUJA chocolate ganache with passion fruit, and RIGOLETTO caramel flavored ganache.



We cut them in half and enjoyed them together with some coffee =D
Great variety of chocolate macarons!!! Yummy X)



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La Boutique Du Chocolat 2014: Japanese Chocolate Gift Ideas

On Saturday, my darling and I've been to "La Boutique Du Chocolat" at Printemps in Ginza. It is an event for Valentine's day, selling collections of amazing chocolates with FREE tastings :D



The event was titled "Chocolat qui se merit (Chocolate you deserve)". Nowadays, many girls are getting chocolates for themselves, obviously. hehe



Well, my darling and I don't have a sweet tooth, so we tasted them all but I just bought skeleton patterned chocolates (from Compartes Chocolatier) for my dad. So cute XD



Do you get chocolates for yourself on Valentine's day?!

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Souvenirs from Kinugawa Onsen

On the weekend, my family and I went to Kinugawa Onsen to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday!!!

Kinugawa Onsen (鬼怒川温泉) is a popular hot spring resort in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan. It is located 2 hours by train from Tokyo. BTW, Bento on the train is nice! We always get it at a department store. Not Ekiben! hehe


Not many but there are some amusements such as Tobu World Square (東武ワールドスクエア) and Nikko Edomura (日光江戸村) theme parks.

Here are some souvenirs from the places we went!!!

Tobu World Square (東武ワールドスクエア):
A theme park with more than 100 famous sites from around the world, in 1/25th of the original sizes. You can also enjoy nighttime illumination from 12/1-3/2. It is freezing cold though. haha


Tom and Maimu Colorful Print Cookies (カラフルプリントクッキー)


Kinugawa Confectionery Castle (鬼怒川お菓子の城):
You can taste and buy all sorts of popular Wagashi (traditional Japanese confections) from Kinugawa. It is not a castle-like place, but they have great freshly made sweets!


Top 5
#1 ごま・胡麻クッキー (Sesame Seed Cookies)
#2 胡麻まんじゅう (Sesame Seed Manjyu)
#3 かりんとうまんじゅう (Deep-Fried Brown Sugar Manjyu)
#4 チーズケーキ (Cheesecake)
#5 塩羊羹 (Salty Yokan)

Nikko Hanaichi-Monme (日光花いちもんめ):
Begonias and more than 600 varieties of flowers are full in bloom all year round. You can also enjoy strawberry picking! I found a Hello Kitty strawberry XD


Strawberry Curry (いちごのカレー) *you can find at any souvenir shop


Tasty Salt for Boiled Egg (ゆでたまごの塩) *you can find at any souvenir shop
マヨネーズ (mayonnaise), 醤油 (soy sauce), 抹茶 (Matcha green tea), ゆず (Yuzu Japanese lemon) and さくら (Sakura cherry blossom).
It goes great with Tempura, fries, salad, meat, fish, rice, pasta, sweets, etc...


Tochigi is known for strawberries. Most souvenirs are in PINK :)


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