by Ko Akasaka | Aug 4, 2016
The weather is getting hot in the Bay Area, especially in the more-inland areas. The days are long, filled with cloudless blue sky from horizon to horizon. This is our usual low-humidity summer – fairly comfortable and pleasant compared to the rest of the country –...
by Ko Akasaka | Jul 14, 2016
I am normally a tea drinker, but when I crave coffee, it must be very good – strong taste, rich flavor and clean aroma, but not burning. The same goes for coffee desserts. This one has all my favorite ingredients, and with the weather warming up it is perfect now...
by Ko Akasaka | Jun 21, 2016
My backyard is drowning in plums right now, thanks to all the spring rain before and after flowering, and a lot of warm sun. They are bright red, juicy and super sweet. It is so wonderful to have your own fruit tree. I enjoy watching the fruit grow and, most...
by Ko Akasaka | May 31, 2016
It is feeling more like summer, but most of California is still green…unusual for late May. Spring is not gone yet, and cherry season has come to our farmers market, which made me think it was time to make this dessert. Although I am not a big white chocolate...
by Ko Akasaka | May 18, 2016
I am not a big pancake fan but I love waffles… maybe because they are lighter and crisper. Waffles are easy to make, like pancakes, but they need one extra step to work best (folding in the egg whites). This time of the year, waffles are fantastic served with...
