A taste

We shared a flavorful and unusual dessert the other evening at a nearby sushi joint. It consisted of what could be called sweet potato-filled spring rolls, arranged with some very good vanilla ice cream, some red bean paste, sliced strawberries, and a garnish of mint and a honey-like syrup drizzle on the plate. I've had red bean paste-filled cookies and buns before from a Chinese bakery in the International District here, but it was not a memorable experience. This particular array of flavors was wonderful, though you can't really eat ice cream with chopsticks.
Walking along the lake, you could see ice forming on the water next to the shoreline; calm icy air.