Mochi Ice Cream
Erica Jackson Erica Jackson

Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi is a dessert you see often in anime. I have only had it a handful of times, and those times were all in the form of mochi ice cream. In Japan mochi comes in many different forms. The base is rice, and the mochi can be savory or sweet. Mochi ice cream has an outer shell of mochi with ice cream wrapped inside. I chose to try three different flavors:, strawberry, macha, and red bean paste, but there are many different possibilities when it comes to filling the mochi

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Inktober 2018
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Inktober 2018

I took part in Inktober this year. Read on to see the pieces that I completed. I also go into depth about my experience with this challenge and how I feel now that it is over.

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Ohagi
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Ohagi

Ohagi is a traditional Japanese sweet that is made with mochi rice and sweetened red bean paste. My latest blog has a step by step tutorial on how to make this treat, and also goes into detail about one of my favorite anime series.

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Curry Bun Calzone
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Curry Bun Calzone

My latest blog post is about making a curry bread calzone. Join me for this delicious recipe!

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Taiyaki
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Taiyaki

Taiyaki is a cute snack you can make at home. It is typically made with sweet red bean paste, but in my most recent blog post I made a batch with sweet red bean paste and another batch with a savory vegan hearts of palm “crab” rangoon filling. I hope you try it and the show that inspired me to make it!

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Katsudon!!!
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Katsudon!!!

Katsudon is a delicious Japanese entree that you can see in multiple anime, but most recently was featured in Yuuri!!! on Ice. Read on for how I veganized this recipe, and a synopsis of the show!

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Konomon!
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Konomon!

Barakamon is an endearing series about a young man from the city who needed to relocate to a small town to find himself. Learn how to make Pickled Daikon Radish as well!

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Sukiyaki, Hot Pot Party
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Sukiyaki, Hot Pot Party

Sukiyaki is a Japanese meal served family-style, typically prepared at the table. Read on for a recipe, and an introduction to Princess Jellyfish, a manga and anime that features this delicious dish in one of its episodes.

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