Kakigori is the best treat on a hot summer day. It's really something simple - shaved ice with some flavoring or topping. My favorite is azuki, which is smashed sweet red beans over the shaved ice.
The other day, I treated myself to this treat at the Oasis Cafe near where I live.
If you are in Shizuoka, I highly recommend this cafe.
The stitch group met on Sunday to begin a Brazilian Embroidery project. Before stitching, we had a bit of show and tell of recent projects. All of the NHK Partnership blocks are finish (mine has already been mailed).
First thing for our new project is renshu (practice). I think the most difficult part of Brazilian Embroidery is the slick z-twist rayon thread. We practiced a number of different stitches and decided we need some additional practice before we can begin our project, which is a small pin.
For tea time, we were like the polar bear block and went for kakigori. Here is a post about the last time we went to this shop together. The menu looks the same.
Strawberry Milk Kakigori
Two Macha Kakigori
This is mine - anko (sweet beans) with fruit.
Until next time, we will be practicing Brazilian stitches and planning the designs for our project.
