Magazin — sakura

Picnic like the Japanese - Simple Bento Recipes

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Picnic like the Japanese - Simple Bento Recipes

Spring marks the beginning of a very special time in Japan: the cherry blossom season. Not only do people enjoy the sight of the *sakura*, it also serves as an occasion to eat and celebrate together under the lush blossoming trees. Even without special bento box accessories such as onigiri molds or mini cookie cutters, you can put together a beautiful and delicious box for your own Japanese style picnic! We'll show you a few simple recipes that you can prepare using normal kitchen utensils.

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Cooking and Baking With Sakura - Edible Cherry Blossoms

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Cooking and Baking With Sakura - Edible Cherry Blossoms

A trip to Japan to see the cherry blossom? Who doesn't dream of it? When the cherry trees in Japan unfurl their delicate petals, the country is transformed into a sea of white and pink. Sakura can also be used for cooking and baking. Today we answer the most important questions about edible cherry blossoms.

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