March Sweets & Events

"Spring has come!"

Did I really say that?
Here comes icy winter again.
Today wasn't too bad.
Tomorrow? I am not sure if I can open Cafe safely.

I finally bought another heater.
It is hidden under one of the bench near window. so please be careful not to burn your bag or your heals.
It was such a different to use another 3kW heater... I am a bit worried what kind of bill I am going to get.

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There are so many events in March and I don't know when to squeeze the afternoon session in. So, it will happen on two days just before the Easter Holiday starts. Please book seats for your suitable date and time.

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March Sweets

Cherry Blossom Mochi £1.50
Organic Cherry leaves from Namayasai are ready for the sweets. Pickled with only Sea Salt. You may taste a bit of bitterness, however, it is a natural taste of Cherry leaves.
Gluten free, suitable for Vegan.

Umeno ka ￡1.50
Plum flower shaped mochi with white bean paste. Umezu (juice from pickled plum) gives a lovely flavor. Gluten free, suitable for Vegan.






Uguisu Mochi ￡1.50
Smooth azuki bean paste is wrapped by soft silky mochi. Green flour is Green Edamame flour. Enjoy the aroma. The name is from the colour of bird, Japanese bush warbler.
Gluten free, suitable for Vegan. This contains Soy.

Hanami Dango￡1.50
This three sweet rice dumpling balls represent Green grass, Air and Pink cherry blossoms. Green one is with Yomogi, Japanese mugworts, from Namayasai.
Gluten free, suitable for Vegans.
Please order 15 min in advance for steaming.

Daifuku (smooth or chunky azuki bean paste) ￡1.00 each
Gluten free, suitable for Vegans.

Dorayaki (smooth or chunky azuki / Matcha Green tea and white bean paste) ￡1.50 each
This contains wheat, gluten and eggs.

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March Events

Thursday 1st Okonomiyaki Night
      There is a warning of big snow falls tomorrow. Please call the cafe before visiting. 

Friday 2nd 　Hina-Matsuri eve!　Pre-celebration of Girl's festival. a Set of Nerikiri avairabe. 1 set £6.00. Business till 5pm (if the weather allows. )
　　　　　　　
　
Thursday 8th　OkonomiYaki night　6:00－9:00ｐｍ

Thursday 15th 　OkonomiYaki night　6:00－9:00ｐｍ

Saturdayy 17th　Japanese Club Openday　12:00－4:00pm
　　　　　　　＠St. Paul's Primary School (Please check the poster below for more detail.)
　　　　　　　
Tuesday 20th 　Japanese Style Afternoon tea　10:00amー15:00pm
　　　　　　※Please book a seat.

Friday 23rd　Japanese Style Afternoon tea　10:00am－11:30pm
　　　　　　※Please book a seat.
　　　　　　※Close the cafe at 3pm. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

Easter Holiday = Closed.  (30th March to 2nd April)

Opens again on Tuesday 3rd April.　

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Spring has come to an-an!

Here is a news!
Spring has come to the cafe and around!

A few years ago, Cllr Robert run for raising money for lifting up the street. if you remember I also ask for some donation at that time. 

The project kept going and finally one of the planter was placed in front of the cafe on 24th February. 

an-an donated a cherry tree which already have a lot of buds.

other plants were from the project. Primrose is blooming, cherry blossoms and azalea will be following... we can enjoy it for long every year to come.

... and just on time for my birthday today💛

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※This cake is last year's. something similar cakes for this year.

Today I am preparing some cakes to share my birthday. A free piece of cake for ones who had lunch today.

please celebrate my birthday with me!

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A big apology!

I didn't issue the February newsletter in the end, as I was so ill while I was translating it... I will make sure I will write English one for March before Japanese one! 

Unplanned closure of an-an

Although it's Half-term break...

Although it's OkonomiYaki Week...

Although it's almost Valentine's day...

Cafe an-an is closed.

Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th.

I am so sorry for the inconvenience.

The owner, who prepare most of foods and sweets, is in bed suffered from really strong flu, and although she had got over the worst period, she is still trying to gain her strength back at the moment.

First of all, it's no-no to prepare and serve food under the influence of flu virus. Therefore, the cafe is re-open on Wednesday 14th after the complete recovery of the owner.

Cafe is waiting for you with a lot of tasty foods and OkonomiYaki & Strawberry Mochi for Valentine's Day!!!

Thank you.