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Dessert

Japanese Desserts are sweet and satisfying with less sugar. Enjoy healthier treats without giving up flavor.

  • Roasted Japanese sweet potato wedges with scoop of ice cream.
    Yaki-Imo Aisu (Japanese Sweet Potato Parfait with Ice Cream)
  • Black sesame cookies on a plate.
    Healthier Black Sesame Cookies (Almond & Oat, Naturally Sweetened)
  • Slice of yuzu cheesecake
    Baked Yuzu Cheesecake Recipe (Light, Creamy Japanese Citrus Dessert)
  • takoyaki recipe
    Matcha Dessert Takoyaki! – Gluten-free, Low-carb Recipe
  • taiyaki recipe
    A New Taiyaki Recipe: Gluten-free, Grain-free, and Low Carb
  • matcha brain food smoothie
    Matcha Smoothie (Green Tea Smoothie)
  • vegan green tea ice cream
    Green Tea Ice Cream- Non-Dairy, Vegan

Welcome to eyesandhour!

Hi, I'm Matt Eisenhauer ("eyes and hour"). In 2015, I became part-owner of a restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo. Ever since then, I've been creating Japan-inspired recipes to share what I learn (over 8 years!).

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  • Mashed Japanese sweet potatoes garnished with shiso and black sesame seeds.
    Creamy Mashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Easy, Golden & Naturally Sweet)
  • Roasted Japanese sweet potato wedges with scoop of ice cream.
    Yaki-Imo Aisu (Japanese Sweet Potato Parfait with Ice Cream)
  • Black sesame smoothie garnished with bleberries, banana slice, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds
    Black Sesame Smoothie (Creamy Japanese Kurogoma Smoothie)
  • Natto on bowl of rice topped with sliced green onion.
    Natto: A Beginner's Guide to Japan's Fermented Soybeans

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  • Yuzu mocktail in tall glass garnished with mint and thin lemon slice.
    Sparkling Yuzu Mocktail (Easy Japanese Citrus Drink)
  • Bottle of store-bought yuzu juice, with a glass bowl of yuzu juice, and yuzu mocktail in the background.
    How to Use Bottled Yuzu Juice
  • Fresh green shiso leaves served with a negitoro rice bowl, sliced green onions, and wasabi.
    Shiso: How to Use, Varieties, Substitutes & Japanese Recipes
  • Spoon pouring yuzu sauce over bowl of grilled chicken and vegetables.
    Yuzu Sauce (Easy Japanese Citrus Sauce for Dipping, Marinade & More)

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