Making Daifuku

So a few weeks ago we went down to Socal to visit the gf's parents and decided it would be appropriate to bring them something since we were staying with them for a few days.  Well her mom is a sweet's person, so we decided to make a traditional Japanese dessert we already knew she liked :P.  Daifuku is what we made!  It's similar to manju, mochi, and those types of sweets.

Boba Time!

I'd definitely have to say boba is an asian thing.  Also called bubble tea, tapioca, milk tea.  There are an array of different flavors to choose from.  Basically anything you can think of.  Milk tea would be your basic boba. Black tea, mixed with milk and lots of sugar!  But it really doesn't make it a boba without the "boba" or tapioca.  Yes, the big round balls at the bottom.  Hence the large diameter straw.  But like I said, the imagination is pretty much the limit with this drink.  Not only can you get milk teas, but icys and snow bubbles as well.  Mango snow, avacado snow, passion fruit icy, green apple icy, carmel snow, mocha snow.  That's what makes this asian dessert so versatile.  There's something for everyone!

How to make Manju

Here's a look into my asian side :P.  One of my aunt's taught us how to make manju today.  Knock yourself out!  Very easy to make if you put the labor into it.