Tokaragashi
Tokara, $10/3
The May "touryanse" assortment of Kyoto-style wagashi from Seattle's Tokara sweetshop:
The May "touryanse" assortment of Kyoto-style wagashi from Seattle's Tokara sweetshop:
"Azalea" (above) is white kinton tinted with green tea, filled with chunky bean paste.
"Iris" steamed cake of rice and yam with a smooth red bean paste center; the design is applied with a tiny branding iron.
"Violet's Whisper" is thickened bean paste wrapped around a ball of smooth red bean paste.
2 comments:
Beautiful pastry pictures.
Julia,
Bloedel Reserve, the beautiful public garden on Bainbridge Island, is holding a tea tasting with sweets from Tokaragashi in June. Check out our website, www.bloedelreserve.org
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