I think it is rather appropriate that after a 6 month or so hiatus, my first blog back is about food. My life revolves around it. With so much that has happened to us and for us since we've moved to Japan the thought of blogging has been overwhelming, so I figured I would start small.
Is ice cream universally delicious??? Most treats in Japan have been...well, different. Does red bean curd sound tempting? It's not bad, (unless you expect it to be chocolate, since they are the same color, and bite into a treat expecting chocolately goodness, only to have the bland taste of red bean curd, then it's disgusting) but that's it for me, sweets have typically been "not bad". (that does exclude chocolate, their chocolate is yummy) Then we tried their ice cream. Delish. And not just delicious, but their ice cream is in line with many things Japanese, innovative.
What's the best part about an ice cream cone? The end of the cone, the part, the last bite where the cone is soft and full of creamy ice cream. Now imagine a product that is entirely the end of the cone...yes, not only is it possible, but it's here and readily available:
Not only is is delicious, but it avoids the typically huge mess we have when our boys eat ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?Also, for anyone who is crazy enough to hate cones, they have an awesome way of delivering that option as well:
It's like a single serving of soft-serve ice cream. Just pop the top off and squeeze it right into your mouth...Both options are in grocery stores or vending machines all over Japan! (are they not ingenious???) There are many things I often wonder why we haven't adopted them in the US and vice versa. We have been enjoying our adventure in this exotic country, hopefully I'll be better about sharing those adventures from now on...we'll see :)
11 comments:
Ooh, you tried red bean? I have texture issues with red bean. But man, those ice creams look yummy. Glad you are back. :)
So great to hear an update. I'm glad you are enjoying your adventures in Japan.
So glad to see you're sharing some of your adventures! More, please. :)
Oh my goodness! I knew the Japanese were technologically advanced, but clearly they have their priorities straight! You are right, I think we should start a petition to get those in the US too.
Glad to see you're alive. I was wondering. And I think that ice cream that you squeeze directly into your mouth in ingenious. GO JAPAN!
Love the ice cream! Can't someone bring that stuff here? Keep posting more!!
Welcome back to the blogging world. And you even posted a little "engrish" for us with the Coolish soft serve brand. Love it. Glad you're enjoying the Japanese dessert options.
Nice to have you back posting! I wanted to ask where in Japan you guys are living. Some friends of ours moved over there and they seem to really enjoy it. Have you so far?
Yes we are enjoying it, Japan is awesome, the people are amazing, and the culture is so different from the States. We live in Yokosuka, which is about 60-90 minutes SW of Tokyo. Where do your friends live?
mmm... asian desserts... so good. :)
What? How did I miss that you are blogging again? Yay!!! I'm still waiting for your political posters of Japan post :) Mmmm...I want sweet potato ice cream again after reading this on deliciousness.
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