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Parfait is a French word meaning "perfect" or "ideal", and it is most commonly associated with a type of dessert or ice cream that is made from layers of custard, cream, and other ingredients such as fruits and nuts. Parfait is often served in tall, clear glasses and is usually topped with whipped cream. Parfait can also refer to a type of cake, usually made with sponge cake and custard, or a type of mousse. Parfait is a popular dessert in France and is often served at special occasions and celebrations. In recent years, parfait has become popular in other countries, including the United States.
Hōjicha parfait. Higashi Chaya is one of Kanazawa's most charming neighborhoods. There are several cafes for sweets and coffee or tea including @cafe_soshin Sabo Soshin 茶房素心. Sabo means teahouse or coffee shop. The menu includes parfaits and Japanese mochi sweets and wagashi confectionaries with flavors like hōjicha roasted green tea, kinako roasted soybean powder, kuromitsu…
A local spot and a luxurious treat is the Sembikiya Fruit Parlor in Nihonbashi. On the second floor of the historic shop which dates back to 1834. Sit at the counter to watch as the staff cuts by hand many different types of fruit for parfaits and fruit plates. I visited Sembikiya with @gonellietravel founder…
In Japan, the 15th of the month is known to sweets fans as “Strawberry Day,” because when you put the Japanese words for one, ichi, and five, go, together, they sound like ichigo, which means “strawberry.” Strawberry Day is a widely accepted excuse to treat yourself to some strawberry desserts, and so our reporter Mariko Ohanabatake took…