![]() It tastes just as good without mochi, condensed milk flavored cream, and green tea tuile! To simplify this dessert, you can eat the granita plain or top it with whipped cream. Granita is an Italian semi-frozen dessert, which is as simple and easy alternative to shaved ice if you are like me and do not own a shaved ice machine.I originally created this dish for my friend Hideki’s pop-up dinner, and it was inspired by my cravings for a Japanese-styled shaved ice with all the fixings. Decorated with Japanese maple leaves in honor of my bachan, who commonly used the leaves as decoration. Yuzu lemon granita with condensed milk whipped cream, mochi, and a green tea tuile. ![]() ![]() įinished plated dessert I made for a pop-up dinner. My dearest friend and chef, Rose Lawrence (owner of RedBread), introduced me to granita. And as the temperature rises, I find myself craving shaved ice. Summer.”As an avid obon hopper, I am a little sad to see my summer tradition of dancing in the circle take a different turn, but this is what the time calls for. In this environment I find myself closing my eyes and saying “ah, yes, this. The atmosphere fills with laughter, joy, and vendors selling various food, with the scents of marinated teriyaki chicken being flamed grilled, and the distinct sounds of ice being grated on the shaved ice machine. It's the time for red lipstick, crowns, matching glitzy gowns, and princess sashes, and where the faint don don don of the taiko is playing, encouraging you to join the dance circle with your friends and family. It's the season of “bro tanks,” basketball shorts, and socks with Adidas sandals. The weather is never gloomy, and maybe it's the glamour and idealization of the season, but people just seem happier in the summer.To me, summer is a season that brings out the yukata and happi coats that have been stored away in the closet. ![]() Instead of long-boarding along the beachside, you’ll find me standing with my head in the freezer, staring at a package of frozen ravioli and wishing someone would flash freeze me.Despite my complaining, summer in Los Angeles always delivers those iconic feels of vibrancy and sunshine. Nonetheless, it is the one season that I can say I happily look forward to, despite having to deal with living in in a household where the air-conditioning is not considered a necessity to beat the heat. Love the free time, hate the extra packed weekend traffic. Summer: the season that I have a love-hate relationship with. ![]()
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