Bring a cake

It is custom to bring something for the host and hostess when you’re invited to someone’s house. In Sweden you usually bring a bottle of wine, flowers, a box of chocolate or something homemade (like marmalade, jelly etc). In Japan the most common thing to bring is a dessert, usually from a nice bakery brought in a small box.

I think it’s a great custom, not just because I’m very fond of desserts, but also because if the hosts have cooked they should be released from further work and enjoy the dessert without moving a finger. Right?!

- Where is my cake? I surely deserve it!

PS. Erik – happy anniversary!

Posted by maria at December 7, 2004 12:53 PM