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EG’s parents took a recent trip to Hokkaido, and bought us back some local treats. So let me present one of the specialities of the region, Hori Corn Chocolate.
The gift box contains the same chocolate done two ways – in a long finger and a bite sized nugget.
Written by mellie on June 23rd, 2008 | Tags: chocolate, food items, Hori Corn Chocolate, Japanese, quirky |  5 comments |  Print This Post |  Email This PostFuji BakeryPhone (02) 9975 1095 I picked up the most gorgeous mochi (rice cakes) at the recent Japan Festival in Box Hill. After developing an appreciation for such things in Japan, I was quite upset that I couldn’t seem to find any freshly-made artisan ones here in Melbourne. Alas, we probably still can’t [...] Written by mellie on June 18th, 2008 | Tags: cakes, Japanese, mochi | 4 comments | Print This Post | Email This PostCorner Hardware Lane & Little Bourke Streets, Phone 9670 7070 Sette Bello, a rather funky mish mash of modern styling and retro cool, is an Italianesque cafe that is practically within throwing distance of where I live. I can’t tell you how happy I am to have a decent cafe nearby. My only gripe [...] Written by mellie on June 17th, 2008 | Tags: cafes, Sette Bello | 4 comments | Print This Post | Email This PostThis is the 20th different flavoured Kit Kat I’ve managed to sample (not including versions we get in Australia), and I’m restraining myself from jumping on ebay to order more to fuel my sick obsession (there is apparently a soy sauce flavoured version!). The first two in this post were sourced locally from Great [...] Written by mellie on June 9th, 2008 | Tags: chocolate, Japanese, quirky | 4 comments | Print This Post | Email This PostTwo morning markets are held in Takayama daily, the Jinya-mae and the Miyagawa market held along the Miyagawa River in the old part of town. They started in the Edo period and sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to pickles, fish, flowers and crafts. You can sample most of the food too, which [...] Written by mellie on June 8th, 2008 | Tags: Japan, markets, Takayama | 14 comments | Print This Post | Email This Post |
  
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