Though it is hard to let go of lovely spring, we can’t help but be excited to notice every sign of summer. The rose garden at Nakanoshima Park in Osaka will soon be at its best, with approximately 3,700 roses of 10 varieties in full bloom beautifully. The roses come in a variety of colors and shapes, such as red, pink, yellow, and white. Not only by sight but also by the natural rose fragrance, roses make people feel calm and relaxed. It may be a good idea to enjoy canelés outside while enjoying the roses that make you feel at ease. Our pair of seasonal canelés for this month, ”Lemon” and “Yomogi” are available from the 1st of May. Lemon canelés are decorated with fondant made from lemon juice and lemon peel. The refreshing clean smell and sourness of lemon are very suitable for the early summer. Yomogi canelés are with yomogi mixed dough, decorated with red bean paste mixed with yomogi and dolled up with sweet red beans and freeze-dried mochi rice cakes. The tender sweetness may bring you a small happiness.

行く春を惜しみつつ、夏の気配に心が弾む季節です。大阪・中之島公園のバラ園がまもなく見頃を迎えます。10品種・約3,700株ものバラが咲き誇り、その美しさに魅了されてしまいます。赤やピンクや黄いろや白など色も形も様々。目で楽しめることはもちろんですが、天然のバラの香りにも癒されます。豊かな気持ちにしてくれるバラを楽しみながら、食べるお外カヌレもいいですね。5月の季節のカヌレは「檸檬」と「よもぎ」が、5月1日(月)よりお目見えです。「檸檬」はレモンの果汁を入れたフォンダンにレモンピールをのせました。爽やかなレモンの香りがどこまでも広がる、初夏にぴったりのカヌレです。「よもぎ」はよもぎ生地の上によもぎ入りの餡を絞りかのこ豆と氷餅を散らしました。よもぎのやさしい甘さに「小さな幸せ」が込み上げてくる一品です。