Known for its cherry blossoms, pandas, and quirky sense of fashion, Japan is definitely where the cool kids are at. Case in point: Katie, aka The Tasty Traveler. An American currently living in Tokyo, Katie documents her experiences through her social media platforms and food blog. With a special emphasis on food and Japanese desserts in particular, Katie’s Instagram page promises to satisfy your sweet tooth.

“Two of my favorite things are exploring the world experiencing different cultures, and enjoying a variety of delicious culinary creations,” writes Katie on her website. “I travel near and far looking for the best food, drinks, and services. I hope I can point you in the right direction to good eats and great businesses on your own journey.”

Her blog also includes some tasty challenges, like The Japanese Kit Kat Project where she rates the many different Kit Kats Japan has to offer. “Kit Kats are very popular in Japan,” explained Katie, “so popular, that many new special and unique flavors of Kit Kats are released all the time. There have been over 300 flavors released since 2000! They became a popular treat to give out to encourage people, since the name sounds close to Kitto Kattsu (きっと勝つ- you will surely win).” The Kit Kats are organized by type, Katie’s personal rating (and a second opinion from another person), and the location she purchased them.

In another blog post, Katie takes on the Tokyo Pancake Quest—a stamp rally where you visit different restaurants in Tokyo that offer pancakes (because… why not?).”The quest was not easy, but it was pretty fun!” she concludes, “I loved seeing how each café interpreted the challenge.”

Check out her Instagram page for more:

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There’s hardly anything better than a batch of fresh, warm pancakes in the morning.

They are popular around the world, but they are not the same everywhere. Europeans have crepes that have recently become crazy popular in the U.S. And the latest craze comes from Japan in the form of these super fluffy souffle pancakes. Read on to learn how to make them!

Some creative people in Japan figured they could combine two desserts into one, so they created souffle pancakes. The ingredients are pretty much the same as those for regular pancakes, but you do need to know a few tricks in order to make them just right.

The most important thing about souffle pancakes is to separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites separately from the batter and gently add them in the end.

Another thing that makes souffle pancakes be what they are is covering the pan with the lid while cooking them. That way the heat will stay trapped and thoroughly cook your pancakes, even though they are so thick!

To learn how to make them (it’s not difficult, we promise!), watch the video below.

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It’s not easy to enjoy ice cream with a peace of mind knowing that it’s loaded with sugar that will ruin your health and body. Not anymore! Sugar-free ice cream is the greatest hit this summer and many major companies are on board with the trend.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj8P5jn6It/?tagged=icecream

Sugar-free desserts are not for diabetes patients alone anymore. More and more people are becoming aware of all the negative effects sugar has on us, and we can safely say this is the era of “sugar-free” products, similar to the previous “fat-free” period.

While you can buy pre-made healthy ice creams in most stores, it might be an even better idea to make some yourself. The internet is flooding with recipes and all you need to do is decide on your favorite flavor, get some ingredients and start.

The post Sugar-Free Ice Creams Are a Thing This Summer appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Known for its cherry blossoms, pandas, and quirky sense of fashion, Japan is definitely where the cool kids are at. Case in point: Katie, aka The Tasty Traveler. An American currently living in Tokyo, Katie documents her experiences through her social media platforms and food blog. With a special emphasis on food and Japanese desserts in particular, Katie’s Instagram page promises to satisfy your sweet tooth.

“Two of my favorite things are exploring the world experiencing different cultures, and enjoying a variety of delicious culinary creations,” writes Katie on her website. “I travel near and far looking for the best food, drinks, and services. I hope I can point you in the right direction to good eats and great businesses on your own journey.”

Her blog also includes some tasty challenges, like The Japanese Kit Kat Project where she rates the many different Kit Kats Japan has to offer. “Kit Kats are very popular in Japan,” explained Katie, “so popular, that many new special and unique flavors of Kit Kats are released all the time. There have been over 300 flavors released since 2000! They became a popular treat to give out to encourage people, since the name sounds close to Kitto Kattsu (きっと勝つ- you will surely win).” The Kit Kats are organized by type, Katie’s personal rating (and a second opinion from another person), and the location she purchased them.

In another blog post, Katie takes on the Tokyo Pancake Quest—a stamp rally where you visit different restaurants in Tokyo that offer pancakes (because… why not?).”The quest was not easy, but it was pretty fun!” she concludes, “I loved seeing how each café interpreted the challenge.”

Check out her Instagram page for more:

The post The Tasty Traveler is Everyone’s Instagram Obsession Right Now appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

There’s hardly anything better than a batch of fresh, warm pancakes in the morning.

They are popular around the world, but they are not the same everywhere. Europeans have crepes that have recently become crazy popular in the U.S. And the latest craze comes from Japan in the form of these super fluffy souffle pancakes. Read on to learn how to make them!

Some creative people in Japan figured they could combine two desserts into one, so they created souffle pancakes. The ingredients are pretty much the same as those for regular pancakes, but you do need to know a few tricks in order to make them just right.

The most important thing about souffle pancakes is to separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites separately from the batter and gently add them in the end.

Another thing that makes souffle pancakes be what they are is covering the pan with the lid while cooking them. That way the heat will stay trapped and thoroughly cook your pancakes, even though they are so thick!

To learn how to make them (it’s not difficult, we promise!), watch the video below.

The post Fluffy Souffle Pancakes Are the Latest Food Craze That Comes from Japan appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

It’s not easy to enjoy ice cream with a peace of mind knowing that it’s loaded with sugar that will ruin your health and body. Not anymore! Sugar-free ice cream is the greatest hit this summer and many major companies are on board with the trend.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj8P5jn6It/?tagged=icecream

Sugar-free desserts are not for diabetes patients alone anymore. More and more people are becoming aware of all the negative effects sugar has on us, and we can safely say this is the era of “sugar-free” products, similar to the previous “fat-free” period.

While you can buy pre-made healthy ice creams in most stores, it might be an even better idea to make some yourself. The internet is flooding with recipes and all you need to do is decide on your favorite flavor, get some ingredients and start.

The post Sugar-Free Ice Creams Are a Thing This Summer appeared first on toppoptoday.com.