Meiji Takoyaki Yasan たこやきやさん Gummy Candy Kit

This Takoyaki DIY candy kit isn't from Kracie's but another candy company called "Meiji". Cera and Wish already love their chocolate, but a DIY candy kit ? We REALLY needed to try it out.

The package. This kit did not come packaged in a cardboard box so we were scared that
the mold is going to be squished.

The least amount of stuff that we have seen so far!

First, make the takoyaki "batter"

Pour the "batter" into the molds and add the pre-made "tako" shaped gummy in.
..Add more batter, then flip the candies and let set...

..And you voila, you get takoyaki! We also garnished with sprinkles and the pre-packaged "sauce"

Verdict
Wish and Cera enjoyed this quick kit as it was the easiest kit by far that we've ever made. The "batter" does solidify pretty quickly so you need to work quickly in order to form nice circular balls. Taste wise, this was the best tasting candy kit so far (considerably better than kracie candies)! Pretty chewy and sweet, just like a gummy candy should be!

Afternoon Tea at Neverland Tea Salon

Neverland Tea Salon
3066 West Broadway
Vancouver BC
Phone: 604-428-3066
Inquiries: info@neverlandtea.com

What a better way to start the winter break than going to a newly opened afternoon tea salon in town? Although the name implies that it is a Peter Pan theme tea salon, it also featured other other fairy tail characters and the decor was super cute!

Teapots and teacups decor inside

Brewing the tea for the guests

Tea Selection. (Sorry for the blurry picture >.<)

Old English Style decor

Tea Menu

Honey and Sugar cubes - The honey jar is super cute <3!

Teacup
Wish chose the Earl Grey Lavender and Cera chose the Rose blended black tea.
Upon the second refill, we had the option to choose another blend and this time, we
chose "Take Me To Neverland" and "Heavenly Cream"

Afternoon tea served on handmade tiers.

Dessert Tier

Top Tier - Traditional scones with Strawberry Jam and Devonshire Cream

The check tray! So cute! The tea salon even gave us some tea sample of their new product

Tea sample of "Peter's Promise" and receipt :)

The Verdict:
Wish is a fan of anything fairytale themed so of course she loved Neverland Tea Salon! Cera enjoyed it as well but preferred the savories over the sweets. The atmosphere was very relaxed and cozy and the service was excellent. Neverland Tea Salon has a large tea selection and has an interesting method of tea preparation: they steep each batch of tea leaves once, and then strain the leaves prior to serving (unlike other afternoon tea salons where the tea sits in the pot and continues to steep). As such, they offer the choice of trying another tea selection during your refill. At $30CAD/person, Neverland Tea Salon has reasonably priced afternoon tea. If you are a tea lover, give this place a try!

If you are not a big fan of tea, perhaps try out their tea infused cocktails and alcohol menu? Visit their website for more details!