★ The owner of a pasta shop in Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, quietly bakes treats every evening. Ninety percent are simple recipes made with everyday ingredients, and ten percent are surprisingly creative desserts.
★ Cinnamon rolls, blueberry crumble muffins, rich French toast, tiramisu, shiratama dumplings… everything from flour-based pastries to refreshing chilled desserts is included in this book.
★ This isn’t a professional baking guide—it’s a “happiness recharge for the weary everyday.” Baking a pound cake at night and making seasonal fruit jam, just knowing there will be a favorite treat waiting in the morning brings a natural warmth.
★ The author is known as “Otter Uncle,” and even the shop’s secret hit menu items are featured here. The recipes are easy, so even beginners can make them.
★ Perfect for anyone who loves baking, enjoys Hokkaido, or longs for a cozy, comforting life.

Ninety percent of this book features simple recipes that can be made with everyday ingredients. The remaining ten percent includes recipes like cinnamon rolls and cream puffs—detailed in their steps, yet creative in execution, sure to elicit delighted exclamations of “Amazing!” from anyone who tastes them.
In our often-tiring daily lives, when we’re swamped with tasks, baking a pound cake each evening and making seasonal fruit jams brings comfort. Thinking ahead to a favorite treat waiting for us the next morning makes even the darkest nights feel a little warmer.
This is the perfect book to recharge your happiness.

[Everyone’s Favorite Flour-Based Sweets]
Three Classic Pound Cakes
These “always‑delicious cakes” have been baked for over 20 years. Starting with a basic batter, they’re easily customized with lemon or apples. With straightforward recipes, they’re also ideal for baking beginners.

Cinnamon Rolls
Though the process involves several steps, they always earn an enthusiastic “Wow!” from those who try them. Their irresistible cinnamon aroma has made them a hidden favorite at our shop. We also share a version studded with raisins.

Blueberry Streusel Muffins
These muffins boast a tender, moist crumb packed with fresh blueberries, topped with a delightfully crunchy streusel. My favorite New York–style muffin—arguably the best in the world.

[Satisfying Snacks with Bread and Pastry Dough]
Luxurious French Toast
A premium French toast, fried in extra butter. Serve it on a plate and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of cinnamon.

Ham and Potato Salad Hot Sandwich
With just a frying pan and spatula, you can make café‑style hot sandwiches. Pressing them firmly doubles the flavor. That potato salad filling? A delicious second act for leftovers.

Fruit Mille‑Feuille
Made effortlessly with frozen puff pastry, these layered pastries look just as elegant as something from a shop—thanks to their striking three‑dimensional form. A final sprinkle of powdered sugar adds a touch of girly charm.

[Cool Treats for Young and Old]
Tiramisu
No whipped cream here—this follows an authentic Italian recipe. The interplay of coffee‑soaked ladyfingers, fluffy mascarpone cream, and fragrant cocoa powder creates a truly irresistible trio.

White Mochi Dumplings
Offered in two styles: black sesame kinako (roasted soybean flour) and buttery red bean paste. They’re equally delightful warmed up in winter. Rolling the dumplings together with kids or friends is half the fun. Once you get the hang of it, Japanese sweets will feel much more approachable.

Strawberry Milk Agar Jelly
The strawberry milk made by roughly mashing fresh strawberries with a spoon was a beloved snack among children of the Showa era. Combined with milk agar jelly, its creamy richness reaches new heights.