Peach Festival is over and spring is in full swing... but even the crocuses are shivering in the cold spring rain (or snow in some regions?!).When I realised, it's already in the middle of March!!!
We made the Nerikiri for the Peach Festival and it was so well received that... we worked too hard💦.
In spring, there are many kinds of Japanese sweets, and I end up making too many, but I hope you enjoy them.
It's a little late, but here's a little showin off.
The origami in the photo is currently lined up by the window. They are bunnies for this year's zodiac sign, and they are a gift from the members of SOFT (Sussex Origami Folding Team)💓 At the end of last year, they were featured in the national newspaper, The Mail on Sunday, for their monthly activity at an-an. I had asked this Team person to do an origami workshop this month, but due to my circumstances I missed the opportunity.
We'll be holding another workshop at a later date, so stay tuned! At the same time, new origami creations will be displayed here and there in the café each time. Please take a moment to admire them while you have a cup of tea. They are all very cute.
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First of all, we would like to inform you that.
We will be taking a spring break from 2 to 10 April. An-an is a café made up of housewives, so when the family is at home, the main thing we have to do is cook rice for the family. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On Sunday 2 April, a Japanese sweets workshop is planned.
We will give priority to applications from people who have registered with the Anan Japan Art Club, so if you are interested in joining the Art Club, please register with us.
Further details will be announced here and on Facebook at Events.
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Sweets in March
Ume no Ka ￡2.00
A cute Japanese sweet made with white bean paste slightly salted with plum vinegar and wrapped in a pink rice cake. (till Ohigan, Spring equinox).
Uguisumochi ￡2.00
Koshi An (sweet red bean paste) wrapped in Gyuhi (soft Mochi) and covered with a generous amount of fragrant green soybean flour.
Sakura mochi ￡2.50
Also known as 'Domyoji', this is a Kansai-style sakura mochi. The flavour of the cherry leaves and the saltiness is irresistible!
Ohagi (Koshi an, Tsubu an or Kinako) ￡2.00 each
On sale from the 18th of the first day of the first month until the 24th of the last day of the first month of the year (the 21st of the first month of the year for the first month of the year). (The first day of the far bank is the 21st.)
Daifuku (￡1.50 each) and Dorayaki (￡2.00 each: tubu, koshi and matcha) are always available, but please order two days in advance if you buy more than five. Kusa-grain Daifuku will only be available as soon as Namayasai's mugwort is available, as it does not grow well. Please note that.
Spring cakes are available!
Cherry blossom mille crepe, strawberry shortcake, cherry blossom mont blanc... Enjoy!
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Events in March
2 and 9 March (Thursday) Okonomiyaki Night was a great success. Thank you very much.
3 March Peach Festival, Ohina Matsuri (Doll Festival)
16 Thu (Thu) Okonomiyaki Night will be cancelled.
Sun 19 An-an Japanese Art Club, calligraphy activity day See Events on Facebook for details. (https://www.facebook.com/events/873019483751073/873036103749411?active_tab=about)
21 (Tue) Middle day of Ohigan, Vernal Equinox Day
23rd and 30th, Okonomiyaki nights are planned. Please make your reservations early as they will be cancelled if no reservations are made.
Sat 25th, from 3pm, there will be a Japan x English Studies Exchange Party. See Events on FB for details. (https://fb.me/e/14tOpAJ5d)
Sun 2 Apr An An Japanese Art Club, Wagashi workshop See Events on FB for details.
(https://fb.me/e/2nspNb7Fq)
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The first day of spring has come in Japan, but here we have been hit by cold rain storms every day.
Take care of yourself and let's do our best this month!
