Usually, I post on my blog every Saturday, but I will write more like today, when I have spare time. ☺

Last week, my daughter’s school hosted a fall festival. I participated in the event as a volunteer staff to help sell food. I also donated some traditional Japanese sweets, Wagashi.

The money raised during the festival will be used for the school’s future events. 

I made a total of 25 pieces of Wagashi in the shape of fallen leaves (Apple Cinnamon flavored) and maple leaves (Matcha flavored), inspired by the autumn leaves that my daughter brought home from school. I told her how much I appreciated her and these leaves, and that I could make beautiful wagashi for the festival. 🥰

I also made 30 pieces of Taiyaki, which is a fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste. It’s eaten warm, so people can warm up with the Taiyaki when it is cold outside. 

I had a chance to chat with families who were at the booth during the festival.
They said,

“My grandson loved these sweets! I’m going to buy it again!”

“What is this?! These look so beautiful!” 

After he tried it…→ ”It’s so good!”

“Can I have one? My daughter said she wants to try one of these fallen leaves.💛”

“Thanks for bringing these Japanese sweets today! I felt so happy to see all kinds of sweets from all over the world on one table!”

I wasn’t at the booth all day, but some parents who were also helping the booth put my Taiyaki in the heater so that they wouldn’t get cold.

Thank you …♡

After the festival, one of the Japanese families who purchased my wagashi texted me with a picture saying “I missed Wagashi so much…I enjoyed them with a cup of fresh coffee. Thank you!”

It was a short fall season in Shenyang, but I made so many good memories.♡

Today, the temperate outside is -12 ℃ (10.4 ℉). I am preparing for this serious winter in a hurry….hehe

I hope everyone wears extra layers and has a cozy day.

Thank you for reading my blog!🌟