When it gets hot, my symptoms worsen, as I have a designated rare disease by the government. There is no cure for my rare disease yet, but temporary improvement can be achieved by administering "blood products" for five consecutive days. However, there must be several weeks between each administration, and for one month after receiving the blood products, vaccination like the COVID-19 vaccine is not allowed. Last year, I was hospitalized five times for treatment related to my rare disease. I had my first hospitalization of 2022 in January, and I was discharged 42 days ago. However, during this week's consultation, it was decided that I will have my second hospitalization of the year, and I have already made the reservation. On days when I am not feeling well, I may not be able to like or comment, but I will definitely do so even if it's delayed. Your supportive comments are always a source of strength for me during my hospital stays, and I am truly grateful. Moving forward, I ask for your continued support. In March 2022, I plan to focus on reviewing past reviews that have not been reviewed yet. I will limit new visits based on my health condition. This is my second review, so I'll keep it brief. "Mirei Ka" is a local confectionery manufacturer in Sapporo, offering products such as "Sapporo Catalana" and "Basque Cheesecake." These products are sold at Hokkaido product exhibitions and at the Chitose Airport store. Since they didn't have their own store, this "Mirei Ka" is their first directly managed store, opened in May 2021. The store is a stylish one made from a JR container. Inside the container-turned store, there is a counter on the right with a menu. All products are frozen and stored in the ice stocker. This time, I chose the "Basque Cheesecake Tolo Chocolate" for 1520 yen. The base is a Basque cheesecake made with cream cheese, fresh cream, chicken eggs, custard cream, and chocolate. The rich cheese and fresh cream make a good combination. The Basque cheesecake is mixed with 60% cocoa couverture chocolate, giving it a creamy chocolate flavor. It is recommended to thaw naturally at -18°C or below. Price: 1520 yen (tax included). The "Basque Cheesecake Tolo Chocolate" is a local Hokkaido sweet that is particular about Hokkaido ingredients. When sliced, it oozes with chocolate cream and custard cream. It is a unique and well-made sweet, and the price of 1520 yen is reasonable. It is a suitable Hokkaido souvenir for Hokkaido product exhibitions and Chitose Airport stores. Due to the pandemic, Hokkaido product exhibitions have been canceled or significantly reduced. In my opinion, they probably opened this direct sales store for that reason. It is a Hokkaido sweet shop that makes you want to support them. Next time, I might try the "Sapporo Brulee." It was delicious, thank you.

Isn't "Catalana" the perfect example of "simple is best" when it comes to sweets? With just cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla beans, it can be enjoyed as ice cream straight from the freezer, as a slightly thawed pudding with a frozen texture, or completely melted into a crème brûlée-like state. Each form brings out a different level of sweetness and deliciousness. It's rare to find a dessert that can be enjoyed in three different ways like this.

Delicious Catalana's flagship store✨ It has become common at Hokkaido product exhibitions and is now more accessible near home, but it's so tasty that I decided to try it out. The Catalana I purchased can be stored in the freezer, so I can enjoy it slowly even after returning from a trip! The best texture, ice cream-like feel, and the deliciousness of cream and custard can be fully enjoyed after thawing in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours from frozen. It's quite rich and a cold dessert like ice cream, but very satisfying. It's really delicious and a nice size. Please try it out!

Today's dessert was purchased here. It seems that Mirei Kasha set up a shop in front of the factory. I bought Sapporo Catarana M for 594 yen, a discounted half-baked Edam Fromage for 724 yen (regular price), and a Basque Cheesecake Plain size 4 for 1458 yen (regular price). The Catarana is a rich baked custard that is not too sweet and not too heavy, very delicious. The Basque Cheesecake has a rich cheese flavor with a hint of acidity, leaving a refreshing aftertaste. It is also delicious. The half-baked Edam Fromage has a subtle and mature taste that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. All the desserts are delicious! The prices may be a bit high, but they are perfect for treats or souvenirs, and the deliciousness justifies it. Why not try it once?

The Catalana from Mirei-ka that I bought at New Chitose Airport's souvenir shop the other day was unexpectedly well-received. We shared one among everyone, so I couldn't eat much, and ended up ordering it online. I bought two regular custard Catalanas and one special strawberry Catalana with lots of strawberries on top. The custard Catalana was indeed delicious. It has a rich texture like pudding, but surprisingly not too heavy, so you don't get tired of eating it. The strawberries on top of the special one complement the sweet and sourness of the strawberries, making it a perfect match. Personally, I think the simple custard Catalana is delicious. It's also cheaper.笑

Purchased at the Daisapporo Hokkaido Fair 2022 at Nagoya Takashimaya. [Summary] Basque Cheesecake mini for 324 yen. It is about 45mm in diameter and 20mm thick, a slightly firm and moist cheesecake. It is rich and has a smooth texture with a blend of sweet milk flavor and a light salty taste. The shelf life is five days including the purchase date.

I purchased Sapporo Catalana from Mirei Ka, and it was delicious. It is a frozen custard pudding mixed with whipped cream, creating a crispy texture that is very enjoyable. It can be enjoyed like ice cream, and even when slightly melted or semi-frozen, it tastes great. Whether eating it at a hotel during a trip or buying it as a souvenir at New Chitose Airport, it is a highly recommended product.

That was a cold night in February. Finally, around the age of fourteen, snow began to fall gently, and the room was chillingly dark. It's a kind of sweet treat. Do you need more explanation than that?! I arrived in Asahikawa, overslept, and got off to a late start. To make up for lost time, I narrowed down my targets around the station. I tried fitting in North Kitchen among them, but it's not like there are that many of these shops around. It's not my first time visiting, so even though it's unlikely to find this shop, I still ended up finding a cheesecake and buying it. I wasn't avoiding eating it, but I had never tried cheesecake before. Now that I can eat it, it's still not my favorite sweet treat. I don't eat any dairy products, so it's my wife's domain. In fact, it's a unique new sensation of baked pudding! Is it meant to be eaten half-thawed? The firmness that allows the spoon to easily enter is the perfect eating condition. It looks like ice cream, but it's definitely pudding. The very rich custard is addictive. It's rich but not overpowering, which is a good thing. It was delicious.

I had a day off so I decided to visit a shop that is usually closed on Sundays. I searched and found that there is a direct sales outlet for Mirei Kashi, a popular confectionery from Sapporo, at Sapporo Catarana. I arrived at the shop at a time when it had just opened. The shop itself is a container type with large glass windows that let in plenty of light, giving a bright atmosphere. A female staff member greeted me and I decided to try the classic Sapporo Catarana as well as another flavor, strawberry milk. The Sapporo Catarana is made with Madagascar vanilla beans, giving it a rich flavor with a strong vanilla aroma. The surface has a slightly bitter sweetness that adds a nice touch to the overall sweetness. The texture is smooth and delicious. The strawberry milk version has strawberries and strawberry puree on top of the plain Catarana, with milk sauce to pour over it. The combination of the rich vanilla, refreshing strawberry acidity, and milky sweetness of the sauce creates a delicious flavor. The difference in texture between the partially melted bottom layer and the frozen top layer adds an interesting element. There were other Catarana flavors and products available, so I would definitely visit again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

I visited again because it's close by. This time, I bought the pistachio terrine and the Basque cheesecake requested by my family. Got my second stamp. The Basque cheesecake was delicious as usual. Maybe it was a bit too melted, it might be even better if it was a bit firmer. The pistachio terrine was unbelievably good. I have now acquired the best terrine of my life.

I purchased this at a Hokkaido Fair. It is a frozen product, but it was refrigerated and thawed at the store. I ate it on the same day I bought it, but it was mushy and couldn't be cut like in the picture on the package. The taste was not too sweet and delicious... but the mushy texture was disappointing. Is this how thawed cakes are supposed to be? I thought the typical fresh sweets from supermarkets were better.

I heard there is a bar called Catarana. A strange sensation of eating frozen pudding eagerly. It was delicious.

I visited the store to accumulate points on my soon-to-expire point card. This time, I chose the chocolate terrine that I had been eyeing since my last visit. It was delicious, just like the pistachio flavor I had before. I guess I won't be buying the catalana after all.

I was surprised to find out that there is a confectionery factory nearby, and even more surprised to see a takeout container store. I only knew about the image of New Chitose Airport. My family bought Fromage, Fruit Catalan, and Milk Bread. I tried the Fromage first, and it was delicious. The point card gets stamped every time you visit, regardless of the purchase amount. After 3 visits, you get a 1000 yen discount. Nice!

Semi-soft Edam cheese for 724 yen.

Mont Blanc Tart at Tarana - seasonal limited edition

Great Hokkaido Exhibition in Sapporo offers delicious food.

I visited the 24th Autumn Great Hokkaido Exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya, so I lined up before the opening on the 12th floor. I was lucky to be able to buy without much waiting. I bought the limited Sapporo Catarana grape fruit for 1620 yen. It was very beautiful and delicious. I would love to eat it again. It was convenient to use PayPay for payment.

From September 6th to 19th, at the 10th floor event space of JR Nagoya Takashimaya, there was a "Autumn Hokkaido Local Products Exhibition." Every store had long lines, making it difficult to purchase during break time! However, I found "Mirei Kuro" and their Basque cheesecake. They had whole cakes available, but I opted for a single serving size, perfect for a break. The rich cheesecake was dense but not too heavy, and it was delicious. Despite its substantial size, I finished it in no time. They also had brownies and other items, so I'll try something different next time. Thank you for the meal.

Mirei-ka Co., Ltd. Catallana Sapporo Catallana (strawberry milk) Sapporo Catallana (plain) Sapporo Catallana (tropical mango) They are committed to using high-quality ingredients and handcrafting. They use only pure Hokkaido fresh cream (no milk or vegetable oil) with more than half of the content being cream and minimal use of additives. You can taste the true deliciousness of fresh cream and feel happy. They use Hokkaido beet sugar and the finest Madagascar vanilla beans. The strawberry condensed milk topping goes perfectly with the smooth acidity of Catallana. The plain version has a crispy caramel like crème brûlée with a rich Catallana. The tropical mango has 100% mango puree and diced mango on top, with a refreshing and light taste of rich fresh cream. It is recommended for both personal enjoyment and as a gift.

I purchased this at the Super Maruyoshi Hokkaido exhibition. As a fan of Catalana, I had to buy it. Be aware that the surface is not crispy, maybe because I ate it after some time had passed. The taste itself is delicious. New rating criteria (reviews without this information are based on the old criteria): 5 points = Hall of Fame 4.5 points = I want to go back even if it's far away 4 points = I want to go back as many times as possible 3.5 points = I would go back again 3 points = I would go if I had the chance 2 points = I probably wouldn't revisit 1 point = Definitely not going