Friday, September 03, 2010

Eat with your Eyes: Gifts from the Sea

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These curious little nougats studded with jelly have a selling point: they’re made with seaweed. According to the woman I met up with in the aisle of the Little Tokyo Market, if it’s from the sea, it’s good for you.

POSTED BY Cybele AT 5:06 pm     Candy • Highlight • Featured News • Photography •

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