This time Chizuko added a home-made caramel sauce finish to the baked apples, cranberries, and walnuts, and instead of won ton wrappers, we're using puff pastry. It's delicious.
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Mapping Michael’s Cafe: Early Reviews
Michael's Cafe American is so new (less than two months) it might not be easy to find on the map, but thanks to local guides Christine Takasawa and Hiroyuki Takisawa, that may be changing. Can you find Michael's Cafe on Google, Yahoo, or any of the other search engines? Have you seen any news items, … Continue reading Mapping Michael’s Cafe: Early Reviews
We’re Back! April Menu Now Posted
After a relaxing two days off (Monday and Tuesday) we're open! A new, revised April calendar is here, with extended hours for Golden Week in May. Chizuko's kitchen will be introducing some new food items, too. We have some coffee news, too, check it out in our Roaster's Notebook.
What’s In Chizuko’s Kitchen? Apple Pie Cake
Is that Apple Pie Cake? Yes, it is. How does it taste? Come to the cafe and find out! Made with Tono's own sanfuji apples.
Sunday Highlights
Early in the day, Mayor Honda came in ... Rimi is Chizuko's cousin's daughter. See a family resemblance?Next, this biker gang rolled into town. Just kidding. A Kimono Club graced us with their presence. They came with a thirst for coffee. Six Americanos, and a hot cocoa. Full tray for Rimi!Our favorite customers of the day. Elegant! Here's … Continue reading Sunday Highlights
Pointing East, West, and South: Pound Cake with Chocolate Syrup
How To Eat a Mini Won Ton Apple Pie Cup
How To Start Your Day: Pound Cake with Strawberry-Banana Monkey Sauce!
That's how I started mine!
Where To Go For Lunch
Special thanks to Shiori, for being the model for this image. We had fun!
Mystery: What’s Happening in Chizuko’s Kitchen Today?
To be revealed soon. Stay tuned!
Did We Mention Pancakes?
Are these the most American pancakes ever? With homemade strawberry sauce, whipped cream and sliced banana. They taste so good, I can't believe they're not illegal.
[VIDEO] Everything is Big in America
[SLIDESHOW] Apples to Apple Pie
Dutch Apple Pie, this Sunday! Made with local apples.
Black Ship Coffee 