Popular Foods to enjoy during Hanami Cherryblossoms viewing
I may be a little bit late writing about this blog but the spring we have in Japan right now is earlier than last year! Sounds really cool as I looked forward to spring and witness the amazing flowers in bloom. Of course one of the main events to experience is hanami or cherry blossom viewing but it's not complete without food to enjoy. No worries though even if Tokyo has its cherry blossoms peak season last week, you can still enjoy last-minute hanami when the petals started to fall down and form a beautiful pink carpet on the ground. To give you ideas on what to bring to your picnic, I listed down five food groups to choose from…
THE RISE OF GLUTEN-FREE SNACKS AND PASTRIES
While browsing my social media feed to find out some quick and easy recipes, I stumbled upon short videos about gluten-free cakes and desserts. They looked mouthwatering and I think I'd give it a try. Indeed they are quick to bake and a great alternative to flour-based snacks! Disclaimer: I am not a health professional and my blog post is based purely on my experience. It is always appropriate to consult a doctor before starting any type of eating plan. Related post: https://www.tanboblog.org/gluten-free-christmas-cookies-sugar-cookies/ HOW I STARTED MY GLUTEN-FREE JOURNEY When my son was diagnosed with autism and asthma, I was researching the best possible diet to lessen the symptoms of his skin allergies and meltdowns. Some books that I've read introduced…
CANOLA FLOWERS: Japan’s Gorgeous Golden Flowers in Spring
When spring comes in Japan, we only have one flower in mind to watch out for: cherry blossoms or sakura. Did you know that the country is a plethora of flowers, especially during springtime? It ranges from flowering trees to vast flower fields that stretch through the horizon. And one of the best flowers to watch out for is canola/ rapeseed flowers or nano hana in Japanese. Also read: https://www.tanboblog.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-japans-cherry-blossoms-season/ WHAT ARE CANOLA FLOWERS? Image by Yves from Pixabay Canola or Rapeseed flowers are bright yellow members of the mustard family, harvested mainly for their oil-rich seed which is edible and contains erucic acid. In Japan, it is consumed as a side dish either boiled or sauteed. Canola oil is the third-largest source of…
