Japanese cake with roots in Portugal - Chicago Tribune

Japanese cake with roots in Portugal Chicago Tribune Kasutera, also called castella, is a popular Japanese sponge cake that has Portuguese roots. This recipe is adapted from Makiko Ito's Japanese food blog, "Just Hungry." The original recipe calls for whisking eggs and sugar together over hot water until ... Kasutera: The cake introduced in Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th century ...Portuguese American Journal (blog) all 2 news articles »

Pinterest Raises $100 Million - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Pinterest Raises $100 Million New York Times (blog) By KEVIN ROOSE The site, which allows users to share photographs, recipes and other media on custom “pinboards,” raised $100 million in a funding round led by the Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten, according to an announcement on Thursday. Rakuten Leads $100 Million Investment in Social Network ServiceBloomberg Pinterest financing values company at $1.5 billionYahoo! Philippines News all 147 news articles »

Make a Japanese-Inspired Salad, Live Longer in the Process - FitSugar.com

Make a Japanese-Inspired Salad, Live Longer in the Process FitSugar.com A bowl of udon or a plate of sushi might not appeal to you every night, but there are a few simple ways to tweak your salad using elements of this heart-healthy cuisine. In Japan, soba noodles are served either hot or cold, on their own or in light ...

High-tech tire world still relies on natural products used decades ago - Charleston Post Courier

High-tech tire world still relies on natural products used decades ago Charleston Post Courier Japanese manufacturer Bridgestone is building a new passenger tire plant in Aiken County and expanding an existing light-truck tire plant there (Photo by Larry Cornwell). However, even with all of the strides, some of nature's original recipes are ... and more »

Ecommerce Giant (Not Amazon) Invests in Pinterest - Auctionbytes

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Ecommerce Giant (Not Amazon) Invests in Pinterest Auctionbytes Pinterest is a social networking site that members use to share images and use as a virtual wish list, scrapbook, photo album, recipe file, inspiration wall, wedding and travel planner, and for renovation inspiration. Pinterest investors pitch in $100 millionDesMoinesRegister.com all 283 news articles »

Perfect Tens Abound at Kissaten - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Perfect Tens Abound at Kissaten Honolulu Star-Advertiser Span Tokyo's bustling landscape, and coffeehouse chains such as Starbucks appear at every turn, yet the traditional kissaten or Japanese-style coffeehouse is still alive and well, and hold its own as the legitimate coffee connoisseur's hot spot.