Japan - Furano - Rising Sun

eggs & croissants and eggs benedict

We first went to the Rising Sun because of a recommendation from a fellow skier. We almost didn't go in because from the outside, it's rather unassuming - almost like a coffee shop. However, venture inside and you'll find a cozy wood panelled restaurant with a warm chalet atmosphere and very friendly staff. Waiter Yoshi, Japanese by birth but substantially ozzy from the 45 years he's lived there, was absolutely delightful and a pleasure to chat to during our drop-ins.

Japan - Furano -Teppan Okonomi yaki Masaya

We recently went snowboarding and skiing in Furano Japan for 9 days. It was my second time in Furano, a small town in Hokkaido Japan that is about 3 hours from New Chitose Airport, Sapporo. We had an amazing time, lots of powder snow and delicious Japanese food. I am already trying to figure out when we can get back for our next visit! We tried quite a few restaurants during our stay in Furano and my next few blog posts will be on our favourites.

Saturday Morning Warm Berry & Chocolate Chip Muffins

This morning I couldn't quite decide if I should make muffins or crepes, I just wanted to avoid having to go to the grocery store. I decided on muffins, we were in Japan last week snowboarding in Furano Hokkaido and we had savoury muffins at the end of most days with a beer and it reminded me I had not made muffins in ages.

Mini German Pancakes with Strawberries, Blackberries and Pomegranate

Pillowy golden pancakes topped with fresh strawberries,  blackberries, pomegranate, whip cream and maple syrup! These pancakes are baked rather then fried on the stove top. I am not sure where this recipe came from but my mom has been making them for years as a treat on Christmas morning.

Black Rice Pudding Recipe and Casa Luna Ubud Cooking School

When I first moved to Hong Kong I was not a big fan of asian desserts but they grow on me the more time I spend traveling throughout Asia. We were in Bali for my friend's wedding last year and did a day trip to Ubud to take the cooking course. We made this delicious black rice pudding with coconut milk among other dishes at a cooking class at Casa Luna Cooking School.