伊勢たまり餅 from Makiko San and Hironobu San,ほうじ茶 from Romi

More follow up from the trip,this one is another gift that Makiko San and Hironobu San gave.I big love this one,nice soft texture with right amount of sweetness,it's made from tamari soy sauce,how interesting,I could sense the soy sauce vaguely,but there was no saltiness!Only in Japan they would put

soy sauce in sweet things and it totally works!The walnuts in it make it even better!I always like something sweet to finish my meal with,and when these are paired with Romi's ほうじ茶,they are perfect ending!
Thanks again so much,Makiko And Hironobu San,I hope I haven't made a mistake this time,it's f

from 伊勢 in Mie...
Thank you Romi,I have good reason to ask for this tea,it really is the best ほうじ茶 I had!

リック、素敵な写真ありがとう！
たまり＝濃い醤油で、お刺身にあうタイプですね。和菓子の蜜にたまりを使うのは、みたらし団子などにも見られます。
ロミちゃんのほうじ茶にもマッチしそうですね（＾∇＾）
このほうじ茶、ミルクで煮出してほうじ茶ラテにしても美味しかったですよ！

Lol😂😂 you were right!
This is Makiko san's souvenir came from Mie😁👍

Thanks so much,Makiko San! I think it's very interesting that soy sauce is used for sweet treats,it's very unique Japanese taste,and I have grown to like it more and more,I sometimes stop over and buy those みたらし団子 from the stalls!I I really enjoyed this with Romi houjicha ,they are perfect match!I

like both drinking straight and with milk,but this Japanese tea is particularly with milk,I love making ice-cream with it too,one of my favorite ice-cream!

So glad I got it right this time😁

Hi Rick!!
So glad to see again you enjoyed this tea😃✨It's perfect Japanese style High Tea time(afternoon?)😊👍
The 餅 from Makiko n Hironobu looks so delicious n goes with the tea!
Next,I'll give you the secret ほうじ茶 of ​​my recommended!If you drink it,you'll be so relaxed that get sleepy..(in fact I go

(in fact I got asleep well)
The あおさパン!!BRAVO😆so surprised at your arrangement sense👏I've never ever seen such a bread,must be good!!!👍👍
Well how is Ivy doing?is she fine?
Plz say hello n thanks to her from me😊🙏

このお餅は伊勢にしかないので、ぜひ味わってほしかったんです！ロミさんのほうじ茶とベストマッチですね😋和菓子もこうして日本茶と合わせていただく、リックさんの和への探求心がすごいと思います！

Thanks so much,Romi!I had this after dinner,I am rarely at home at afternoon,and it's too much of luxury with a afternoon snack like this at home,but I do enjoy a little sweet treat after dinner,this is perfect for me,I love everything about it,soft texture with some chewiness,subtle soy sauce taste

and the crunch from walnut too!IOf course it is marvelous with the houjicha you have me,I didn't want it to end!I sometime drink it with milk and sugar too,I have very hard time deciding which one I go for!I can't wait for you secret houjicha,it got to be good,if you say so!
Haha,aosa bread works fo

for me too,I always look for new idea for bread and thanks for Makiko and Hironobu San,I tried my first seaweed bread,good enough for me to make again!
Ivy is fine,I haven't seen her since I got back,she is busy celebrating with her numerous friend.We chatted in the phone,about you guys too,she had

wonderful trip and can't wait meeting up with you all again!I will tell her that you asked about her!
I am so glad you are alright,I wish all good things happen to you in the coming year!You must be busy these day preparing everything,thanks so much for writing!Merry Christmas!

Thanks so much for this great pick for me!I always like something sweet after dinner,and with this one,I would look forward even more than dinner itself !It's amazing there are so many varieties of お菓子 in Japan,I want to try all!It really is super match with the houjicha from Romi,lovely aroma fills

the room too!It must be busy time for everyone in Japan,thank you Hironobu San for writing,I wish you a Merry Christmas !

Thank you my grand friend,Rick
Wishing you a happy merry X'mas!!
So I'm lack of sleep today.
Canta,he still believes half the existence of Santa,I was struggling to put a gift besides him cuz he didn't get to sleep till late at 3🙀💦
Anyway have a happy Christmas!🎅

Merry Christmas my dear friend!!Not only you are inspiring with food,but as a mother too.This is very touching and warm story to hear on Christmas Day,it makes my day,isn't that the Christmas spirit that we need!
Haha,it's the best time of our life while we still believe Santa existence,along with o

other fairy tales too,life gets a little more complicated after that!Canta is so blessed to have the sweetest person as his mother,and believe he will have a happy life no matter what!
Please don't stress yourself,enjoy your holiday,you deserve one!