by Ko Akasaka | May 21, 2022
“Gluten-free” has become almost a food fashion statement in recent years, but I always wonder how someone can live without good pizza, pasta, baguettes, croissants and many delicious sweet creations. This cookie is for everyone – whether you eat gluten-free or don’t....
by Ko Akasaka | May 8, 2022
When I was a young boy, my favorite ice cream was a trio of three flavors; strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream. It was packaged in a square paper box, called “NAPOLITAN”. It was a great treat every Saturday afternoon, often Sunday too after Sunday school, in...
by Ko Akasaka | Apr 27, 2022
An Old Fashioned Rich Chocolate Flan, an Italian Style. This recipe comes from an old cook book ‘TRATTORIA’ by Patrica Wells. I enjoy reading this book because all recipes are from a correction of actual small restaurants called ‘Trattoria’ in Italy. In my...
by Ko Akasaka | Apr 19, 2022
Spring Sprung; bright green new leaves on the trees, all kinds of flowers are blooming, warm air and birds are busy looking for lovers… spring is in full swing in the Bay Area. Particularly where I reside, south of San Francisco, has the most mild weather around. It...
by Ko Akasaka | Jan 7, 2022
Soft and Airy Mousse like cake, with flavorful tasty crunchy candied pistacio and hazelnut. It makes you feel like light, enjoy walking in warm spring. It is a simple receipe and very easy to make. You may add some butter in cake batter to make smoother texture...
