March 2008

This is a Japanese treat, called tai-yaki. It is like a waffle, made in the shape of a bream, and filled with sweet bean paste. It might not look or sound sweet, but it is! I remember having this when I visited Japan, and I have not seen one in 20 years. When I found this photo, it brought back vivid memories of those trips with my family. I could almost taste and smell the tai-yaki!

Many thanks to Yoshiko for sharing her beautiful photograph with us!

I found the colors of these Thai desserts irresistible! I’m not usually a big fan of gelatin desserts, but these are much more interesting than the Jell-O I’m used to seeing, here in the midwestern United States. I admit, I don’t know what these taste like, but I imagine them as being light, cool, fruity, and sweet — probably perfect for hot weather. No matter what the flavors, they are certainly a treat for the eyes!

This beautiful photo was taken and shared by PoppyW, a graphic designer and illustrator, from Bangkok, Thailand.

These cute little petit fours are sweet to look at, and I’m sure they’re just as tasty! They would be perfect for a baby shower, or a bridal shower. Not into pink polka dots? Use different colors of icing and make them match any theme you choose. You can get the instructions from Wilton.