Mast Brothers Cupcake

I’m dreaming about the Mast Brothers cupcake I had last month in Williamsburg.  The cake itself was alright, but the frosting? Wow.  Creamy, buttery, deep chocolate decadence!

Mirumiru Gelato Shop : Ishigaki

Many places on Ishigaki have a laid-back island feel that’s just so darn relaxing and cute.  It’s surprisingly under-developed, which makes you feel like you’re in the country – a countryside with an ocean view.  One of my favorite spots that epitomizes this atmosphere is a little gelato shop MiruMiru.  We went every day!

Cronuts In Tokyo!

Well that didn’t take that long!  You can now find cronuts in cafes around Tokyo supplied by Banderole.  The craze hasn’t hit the radar of Japanese trend setters yet so don’t expect the long lines that you’d find for pancakes or brunch spots.  I’m not sure if this will become a fad in Japan as even cupcakes haven’t made a big splash.  But we’ll see!  Sometimes these food trends take awhile to catch on here (like pancakes).

What Your Donut Says About You

I’m loving this infographic at Fine Dining Lovers.  I’m not usually one for astrology, but what my food says about me?  Sure why not!  After all, we are what we eat.  And apparently, my love of jelly donuts means I’m a big softie.  Too many donuts, and that will definitely be right.  What’s your donut of choice?

Oatmeal: A Comeback!

I love it when old things become popular again (that’s also why I’m a hoarder, but that’s for another day..).  In Tokyo, granola is hot hot hot!  I’ve taken to making granola at home to avoid the exorbitant prices and so I can make it juuust right.  Maybe it’s because of the Costco-sized Quaker Oats man staring at me from my dining table, but I’ve been searching high and low for rolled oats recipes.  That’s when I came across this cute Oatmeal Bar in NY – Oatmeals!  What an adorable, throwback idea!