When D and I went to taste his first urchin on Friday, I picked up this beautiful bottle of Yuzu Junmai Sake for myself and Jake. It's brewed by the Homare Brewery in the Fukushima Prefecture.
Its shape was what caught my eye initially. Then I noticed that it was infused with yuzu and I was sold. I have to say, I loved it. I love sake and I love yuzu; I just wasn't sure how well they would go together. Turns out, they are a luscious combination. The aroma is alluring and the taste is both sweet and sour. It's delicious. Kampai!!
photo by D For my Spice It Up! kiddos this week, I was looking for an exotic drink to serve while we learned about saffron. I found a recipe from food historian Maricel Presilla that mimicked traditional Spanish hot chocolate from the 17th century where it was served at lavish receptions called agasajos . When I teach, I don't always get to shoot photos. Thankfully, D grabbed my camera and snapped a few. Ingredients serves 14-16 1 gallon organic whole milk 3 T dried rosebuds - or 2 t rosewater 2 t saffron threads, lightly crushed 3 T ground cinnamon 3 whole tepin chiles, crushed 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise 1 C organic granulated sugar 1 lb. bittersweet chocolate Procedure In a large soup pot that can hold a gallon plus, combine milk, dried rosebuds (or rosewater, if you are using that), saffron threads, ground cinnamon, chiles, vanilla beans, and sugar and warm over medium heat till it steams. Whisk to dissolve sugar, then lower heat an...

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