Waterfowl

Waterfowl みずとり Mizutori

Meaning: Exquisite and cute

Flowers fade, migratory birds stir

Meeting the dawn as seasons shift

Beneath the beating wings in flight,

Lies the vast tranquility of the world

-"Wagashi Bible", p.91

Emily Sensei says:

April and May in spring are the peak time for Taipei Guandu's waterfowls to transit north and return to their breeding grounds. This is the best time of the year for bird-watching. The next peak period will be in September and October in autumn, when waterfowls pass southward.

"Waterfowl" uses the Chakin-shibori (tea-cloth twisting) technique to show natural feather patterns.

Things to note:

• In order to preserve freshness and prevent collision, Toukaya wagashi is stored in -24°C freezer after production, and is shipped by Black Cat Frozen Home Delivery.
• Thaw at room temperature for about 40 minutes before eating.
• Jonamagashi is prone to drying and cracking if exposed to the air for too long. Therefore, it is recommended to keep them in the original transparent packaging box during the thawing process.
• Jonamagashi can be moved to a plate in the frozen state, and then covered with the original transparent lid. Just remove the lid before eating.