Spartancrest Posted May 4, 2022 Report Posted May 4, 2022 This is hardly tosogu but it might interest a few members. "Kin-tsuba is a Japanese confectionery made in the shape of a sword guard. It originated in the Kansai region during the Edo era, where it was also called gintsuba (Japanese for 'silver sword guard') after its white colour. Covered with rice flour when baked, this delicious confectionery has a filling of sweetened and crushed beans. When it was brought into Edo (modern-day Tokyo), wheat flour dough was used to cover the filings and obtain a golden colour when baked, with the belief that gold brings more luck than silver. While you can buy prepackaged kin-tsuba at station booths, the best ones come freshly baked at popular local shops. The cakes are soft on the outside and a little chewy, accompanied by a memorably rich taste from the filling. Product demonstrations sometimes take place at certain department stores, so keep on the lookout." 5 Quote
Spartancrest Posted May 8, 2022 Author Report Posted May 8, 2022 https://cookingwithdog.com/recipe/sweet-potato-kintsuba/ try making your own! Quote
Spartancrest Posted May 28, 2022 Author Report Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) Sorry I could not resist posting this find! https://intojapanwaraku.com/gourmet/59024/ Belgian chocolate in five tsuba designs - 1500 yen [makes it an expensive indulgence!] - Oh and check out the sword ice cream. The yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit — often likened to a lemon crossed with a mandarin orange. Also for those aspiring smiths who like to start with the raw ingredients for making blades - "Tamahagane Biscotti" Yum, don't you just want to run out and order the lot! Edited May 28, 2022 by Spartancrest yuzu update 1 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Posted November 28, 2022 Rice cracker tsuba - https://www.satofull.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3086046 1 Quote
1kinko Posted November 28, 2022 Report Posted November 28, 2022 Some years ago I considered making chocolate tsuba to sell at the NCJSC meetings to appease the wives when their husbands blew the budget on swords/tosogu. I guess it’s easier to order them online now but I still see a market for sword show attendees. 2 Quote
ChrisW Posted November 28, 2022 Report Posted November 28, 2022 Heck, I'd buy one as a snack during a show! 1 Quote
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