Ikuko Kimura (福笑いの食卓 Table of Fukuwarai)– Author –

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Savoring Summer Serenity: Exploring Refreshing Traditional Japanese Sweets【Part I】
I will introduce traditional Japanese sweets that are perfect to eat during the summer. Each of them has a cool and refreshing appearance, meticulously crafted with attention to detail, and they boast a light and refreshing taste. Part 1 consists of Warabimochi, Mizu-yokan, Mizumanju, and Kuzukiri. -
Not a fan of sour taste? No worries! Let’s get acquainted with umeboshi.
Umeboshi snacks could be more palatable and enjoyable for individuals who are not accustomed to the strong sour taste of it.Let me introduce those snacks. I would also like to share some tips on how to choose umeboshi at a supermarket. -
Umeboshi: Japan’s Beloved Pickled Plum
Umeboshi is a Japanese pickled plum that is sour and salty.It is one of Japan’s representatives picked foods which are called “tsukemono”.Some people dislike sourness, but I love this taste.I would like to share a recipe of umeboshi.