these have got to be one of my favorite little treats over here. the shop calls them hanabi (fireworks). and they are made from satsumaimo (sweet potatoes). i only have them about once a year because i don't know where to buy them. which is a good thing. because they are deep fried and then coated with some super sticky sweetness. my gosh. my friend showed me where the famous little shop is that sells these. dangerous.
two separate deliveries came this weekend. from two great gals. who i did swaps with. the fabric on the left is so wonderful. i'm not sure i'll be able to cut it up. thanks, lindsey. and the fabric on the right is some of my favorite. it's my third batch of it. thanks, erika (aka mikodesign).
we also took a trip back to h-kun's hometown. to have lunch. and tea with his folks. while taking the back way to his parents' house we found a farmer's field. with a bunch of ume trees in bloom. at various stages. and in a few different colours. and h-kun's mom told us that the sakura trees should start blooming in about two and a half weeks. so we planned our first hanami (cherry blossom viewing picnic) of the season. i am super excited.
one of my dreams and goals in life is to go to Japan to see the sakura trees. you are very lucky
Posted by: Basht | March 08, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Put me out of my misery and tell me where the yellow paisley fabric is from?!
Posted by: Sam | March 08, 2009 at 02:36 PM
I would absolutely gorge myself on those sweet potatoe frites! They look delicious.
Can't wait to see your cherry blossom photos!
Posted by: CreatureofHabit | March 08, 2009 at 04:25 PM
oh my, i would be all over those sweet potatoes. they look sooooooooo yummy!
wish i could visit japan just for the blossoms...beautiful.
Posted by: kirsten | March 08, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Is always sooo nice to receive packages! Those are really lovely fabrics! Love them! Glad you had a good weekend and oh my the sakura tree is beautiful! So excited about your first hanami!! Do share it here with all of us!
Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you and yours!
Posted by: Jacqueline | March 09, 2009 at 06:47 AM
We have a place here that sells sweet potato fries and I avoid the area completely ;) yummy food and fabric.
Posted by: tamara | March 09, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Wow, those sweet potatoes look delicious. I love in Japan how you can buy whole sweet potatoes from street vendors. They look great against the black background.
Posted by: lisa | March 10, 2009 at 03:55 AM
so much super goodness! Those sweet potato things are making me hungry.
Posted by: Tracy | March 10, 2009 at 02:30 PM