Crafted by pastry chef Jen Yee of Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery in Manhattan, these cute sandwiches feature a simple Japanese dough made from sweet glutinous rice flour, sugar, water, and strawberry jam. Surprise your summer party guests with this unexpected and refreshing treat, and for a twist, consider experimenting with matcha or coconut variations.

Inspired by the popular pon de ring doughnuts, these offer a chewy and springy texture. Silken tofu lends its unique characteristics, while mochiko (sweet glutinous rice flour) creates an airy and crispy crust. Enhanced with the delightful flavors of freeze-dried powdered strawberries, these desserts are a delicious fusion of Japanese and Western influences.

Hailing from the multicultural roots of Hawai’i’s first potlucks, butter mochi is a golden, sesame-crusted treat that delivers a harmonious blend of flavors. This unique creation, described by chef and writer Kiki Aranita, combines rice flour, butter, coconut milk, and sugar. The edges are slightly crispy and caramelized, while the interior remains chewy and buttery. Adding toasted sesame adds a nutty essence, enhancing the overall indulgence.

Experience a delightful harmony of color and taste with matcha mochi. The vibrant green hue of this recipe comes from the nutty green tea powder known as matcha, while the creamy sweetness comes from coconut milk. Elevate your senses and indulge in this visually stunning and flavor-packed delight.

Using her signature method developed at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco, chef Gaby Maeda combines fresh carrot puree with mochiko to create a bouncy carrot dessert. These delectable morsels are then fried in butter, resulting in a crispy-chewy texture. To complete the dish, she pairs it with pickled carrots, roasted carrots, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of pistachio dukkah, forming a savory sensation that will delight your taste buds.

Embark on a culinary shortcut with pastry chef Doris Hô-Kane of Ban Bè in Brooklyn as she employs the microwave to simplify the process of creating rich black sesame-chocolate fillings for her exquisite Bánh Deo, or Mochi Mooncakes. By reducing cooking time and minimizing cleanup, she ensures this delightful treat is accessible to all.

Adam Lambert featured a cover of Billie Eilish’s “Getting Older” track on his new album High Drama. While Lambert is now older than he was when he made his breakthrough as a contestant on American Idol, for the music video of his cover, he was thinking about how he’ll change even more in the future.

Adam Lambert Aged Himself for a Video

Recently, Adam Lambert unveiled his music video for “Getting Older,” and it features him getting completely transformed into a much elderly version of himself. The transformation was done with the help of both prosthetics and makeup and is a fitting look for the message of the song. Eilish’s “Getting Older” is about a young musician becoming disillusioned with their art after facing the opinions of deranged fans and dealing with superstar status. Lambert has a more literal take and decided to make himself older for his video.

In a recent interview, Lambert detailed his step-by-step transformation and pointed out how he had always wanted to do a complete makeup transformation. He added that although it took around four hours, the result was so lifelike he felt it was all worth it. Regarding the song’s sentiment, the singer said that no matter how old a person is, they would feel the things that the lyrics described. He also remarked that singing the song felt very confessional to him.

The Album Is Filled With Covers

“Getting Older” is featured on Adam Lambert’s new album, High Drama. It is filled with covers and drops on February 24th, 2023. High Drama marks his fifth solo album since he won second place on American Idol in 2009. Since then, he has also toured extensively with the legendary rock band Queen and took the role of a stand-in for the late singer Freddie Mercury. In 2020, Queen released a live compilation album called Live Around the World, featuring songs they played live with Adam Lambert.