Iced Watermelon Matcha recipe for #FoodieExtravaganza! Pureed watermelon is layered with matcha for a light and refreshing summer drink. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. #FOODIEEXTRAVAGANZA Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love…
Matcha Puff Pastry Twists #BakingBloggers
Matcha Puff Pastry Twists for #Baking Bloggers- spirals of puff pastry with a matcha (green tea) filling and drizzled with a matcha sweetened condensed milk icing. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. It is time again for…
New York City: The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, East Village, and Matcha Lava Cake
At the end of March, we spent a few days visiting New York City with Evan and Claire. I will be featuring our kid-friendly trip to NYC in a series of blog posts (so far I have published Chinatown/Little Italy, the Lower East Side, DUMBO in Brooklyn, and Xiao Long Bao and the American Museum…
Kue Cubit (Indonesian Pinch Cakes)
Kue Cubit are mini pancake-like cakes from Indonesia. Their name directly translates to Pinch Cakes due to their small size. They can be picked up with a pinch of the fingers and finished in two bites. These cakes are popular in markets and food stalls. Along with plain vanilla cakes, they now come in a…
The Healthy Matcha Cookbook Review and Matcha Cream Cheese Spread
The Healthy Matcha Cookbook: Green Tea-Inspired Meals, Snacks, Drinks, and Desserts, written by Miryam Quinn-Doblas, highlights over 60 recipes that incorporate matcha (powdered green tea) in a variety of ways. Some recipes feature the ingredient as the star (Breakfast Smoothie Bowl, Fudge, Coconut Ice Cream, Breakfast Parfaits) while others use the powder to compliment other flavors in the…
Food with Friends Cookbook Review and Matcha Egg Cream
Food with Friends: The Art of Simple Gatherings, written by Leela Cyd, features an assortment of sweet treats and savory bites designed for entertaining and get-togethers. Add an international flair to your table with Irish Soda Bread with Rum-Plumped Figs & Candied Walnuts, NYC Black & White Cookies, Dutch Orange Blossom Hagelsag on Toast, South Indian-Style Veg…
Sunday Supper #Cookielicious Exchange Party: Green Tea Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
Today I am joining Sunday Supper for a special event, the #Cookielicious Exchange Party! With Thanksgiving now over, it is time to turn the focus to Christmas and holiday baking. For the exchange party, I made these Green Tea Macarons with Chocolate Ganache. The Matcha (green tea powder) adds a natural green color without the…
Matcha Kanten and Strawberry Parfait
Matcha Kanten is a Japanese green tea jello. It uses Agar-Agar, or Kanten, as a thickener instead of the animal-based product, gelatin. I paired the Match Kanten cubes with sliced strawberries and a cheesecake parfait for a light and refreshing dessert. Instead of the cheesecake filling, you can also use vanilla ice cream like the…
Green Tea Almond Biscotti
These Green Tea Almond Biscotti have beautiful green coloring and a light, delicate flavor. Their crisp texture is perfect for pairing with tea or coffee. The turbinado sugar topping adds a little extra crunch and sweetness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and they will last around 2 weeks. This recipe makes 12…
Matcha Hot Chocolate
Recipe for Matcha Hot Chocolate: a creamy green tea and white hot chocolate topped with whipped cream or marshmallows and an extra sprinkling of matcha. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. With only three ingredients, this Matcha Hot Chocolate is a simple beverage perfect for a cold winter morning. Matcha (green tea powder) and chopped…
