2026年4月9日

Using Apples in Cooking!

Titled “Using Fruit in Cooking,” I’m going to introduce two menus that include apples themselves. You might need a little courage to use apples as an ingredient for the strong presence. By keeping the key cutting method in mind, it turns out easy to eat.First, I will show you a salad, a combination of fresh apples and mizuna, a Japanese leaf vegetable. Mizuna features a crisp texture. On the other hand, because it does not assert its own flavor or aroma, it has the advantage of pairing well with other ingredients. The point here is the method of cutting. By cutting apples thinly into matchsticks, it’s easier to incorporate with… Read More »

2026年3月17日

I tried making Apple Craft Cola.

Craft cola refers to handmade cola. Independence, tradition and regionalism are key concept. It is used in contrast to cola produced by major manufacturers.In short, it’s homemade cola. The main ingredients of cola are as follows: Spices and herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves; citrus fruits like oranges and lemons; and sugars. You just simmer those ingredients together. Sounds easy. I used clove, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon stick, tarragon, ginger, millet sugar, white sugar, lemon, both sliced and grated apple of Shinano Sweet, and water this time. The key point is that the apple is used as the sweetener. Put all ingredients in pot and simmer for 10 minutes. When… Read More »

2026年1月24日

Rice cake stuffed with Apple and Cream cheese ~The Apple University Kitchen~🍎

The recipe this time is “Rice cake stuffed with Apple and Cream cheese.” The filling of fluffy rice cake is made of apple and cheese. They are the western style rice cake just like cheese cake. Have it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun way. ⇒　Click here to go to the site.

2026年1月16日

What? An apple cup!?

The following is the event information based on the year of 2024. I came across “Snow Hut Bar,” namely a bar in the snow hut, when I visited the 26th Lake Towada Winter Story. Sounded interesting. I entered in the guise of an “inspection.” I loved that sense of the extraordinary to drink in the snow hut, but also was moved by the fact that the drink was served in a cup made of apple. The apple was frozen and used as an ice substitute. You can of course eat it after finishing the drink. You can have fun until the very last moment. As a matter of fact, I… Read More »

2025年12月15日

Anti-Oxidant and Apple Polyphenol ~ Apple Healthy Diet” ~

Here is the column of “Apple Healthy Diet“ series by Erica Shinohara, a registered dietitian who raises awareness on “the beauty and the health.” The noteworthy 11th column focuses on the theme of “Anti-oxidant and Apple polyphenol.” It introduces the various components of apples and recommended ways of eating from the view of anti-aging effects. 🍎　　　🍎　　　🍎 Apples are one of nutrient-rich fruit including polyphenol among others.These nutrients are believed to offer anti-aging benefits.Why not eat apples to age gracefully and healthily! Anti-Oxidant and Apple Nutrition When reactive oxygen species are generated in our body, they accelerate aging by attacking the cells, which leads to the skin damage of wrinkles and… Read More »

2025年11月13日

Artistic Apples to Appreciate Viewing

The apple auction of “Apples with Letterings and Designs” is held annually in November at Hiroka, Hirosaki Chuo Seika Co. Ltd., located in Hirosaki, Aomori. It is completely different from the normal auction dealing with only “Apples with Letterings and Designs” gathered together as one. They are traded at high prices every year. The varieties such as “Stark Jumbo” or “Mutsu” are used for this pouch cultivation. The apples are bagged to block out sunlight until the fruit becomes a certain size. Then the bags are taken out to receive sunlight to induce anthocyanin, the compound responsible for the red color. The areas blocked by stickers to prevent light remain… Read More »

2025年10月16日

Anti-glycation and the nutrition of Apples ~ Apple Healthy Diet ~

Here is one column of “Apple Healthy Diet“ series by Erica Shinohara, a registered dietitian who raises awareness on “the beauty and the health.” The 10th column focuses on the theme of “Anti-glycation and the apple nutrition.” It introduces the various components of apples and recommended ways of eating from the view of anti-aging effects. 🍎　　　🍎　　　🍎 Apples are one of nutrient-rich fruit including polyphenol among others.These nutrients are believed to offer anti-aging benefits.Why not eat apples to age gracefully and healthily! What is anti-aging? Anti-aging means the practices to slow the effects of the aging process and to live independently without receiving any special care. It contributes to an extended… Read More »

2025年9月11日

Chewy Apple Churros ~With Apple Flavored Cheese Sauce~🍎

The recipe this time is “Chewy Apple Churros ~ With Apple Flavored Cheese Sauce ~.” In the form of trendy churros, the recipe presents distinctive flavors of both cooked and fresh apples. It may be fun to cook with friends or family piping out any letters or shapes of your choice. Apple sweetness and flavor are tasted fully since the recipe calls for grated apple in both churro and sauce. Deep frying slowly in lower temperature enables churros have good texture and taste. Have it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a… Read More »

2025年8月11日

Scone Sandwiches with Apple Butter made easy in microwave🍎

The recipe we have here this time is “Scone Sandwiches with Apple Butter made easy in microwave.” Cinnamon Scones and Apple Butter are a perfect match! What is more note-worthy is that we make use of apple peels, which are often to be discarded, combining in the dough. Apple butter and peel jam are cooked only by microwave enabling all procedures surprisingly easy. And scones are cleverly baked only if you avoid kneading the dough. It’s so filling to serve for snacks, and for breakfast as well. Please make it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university… Read More »

2025年7月12日

How about tasting your homemade Apple Medicinal Liqueur?

It’s the season of fresh plums on the shelves of grocery stores. Some will brew homemade plum liqueur. Apples are good for homemade liqueur as well. The process is the same as for plum liqueur. Place the chopped apple in a sterilized glass jar, add some rock sugar and fill with white liquor (shochu). Store in a cool, dark place for a while to get the fruit flavor to be extracted. The higher the ratio of apple volume, the richer the medicinal effects will be. Adding to the efficacy of regulating the tummy, it could help those who are concerned with muscle fatigue, rough skin, dry skin, skin blemishes or… Read More »