It’s been quite a bit of time since I last tried my hand at making cream puffs or anything involving pâte à choux (choux pastry). I was recently inspired to revisit cream puff-making after attending a session where someone demonstrated making them with a Thermomix. I retrieved my old recipe and, for the first time,…
Category: Desserts
Golden Memories: Homemade Egg Tarts
Egg tarts, they’re more than just a dessert to me; they’re a slice of my childhood. Back in the day, weekends were all about dim sum and trips to the local bakery for some delicious treats. Egg tarts were like my go-to desserts. I mean, who can resist that buttery, flaky pastry embracing that sweet,…
Muffin Mania: Blueberry Edition
Is there anything better than the smell of blueberry muffins baking in the oven? Genuinely one of my favourite smells in the world and it never gets old. These ones are tender, moist, and packed with juicy fresh blueberries — but the part that really makes them is the golden buttery crumble on top. That…
Our Go-To Strawberry Tiramisu
Let’s take off on a summer romance with strawberry tiramisu! This delectable summer dessert, featuring fresh strawberries and decadent mascarpone cream, is sure to capture your heart. A Summery Sweet Treat Strawberry tiramisu is a fresh take on the classic Italian dessert. Instead of the usual coffee and cocoa, this version layers sweet strawberries with…
Melt Your Heart Away With This Chocolate Lava Cake
There’s just something about a warm chocolate lava cake. Especially around Valentine’s Day, it feels like an easy way to make things a little more special. That soft cake with the melted centre—it’s hard to say no to. Valentine’s Day is one of those times where it’s nice to have something sweet, even if you’re…
Sweet Nostalgia: A Bittersweet Journey into the Artistry of Cake Decorating
Many years ago, amid the whirlwind of impending motherhood and the chaos of daily life, I found solace in an unexpected hobby: cake decorating. It all began in those last expectant weeks before my baby arrived when I had an insatiable craving for cake. Instead of going out, I decided to channel my energy into…
Dragon’s Beard Candy: A Taste of Chinese History
Picture a young child’s eyes widening with delight as they watch a skilled artisan work their magic, transforming a simple lump of sugar into a mesmerizing masterpiece. That was me, entranced by the skillful hands that crafted Dragon’s Beard Candy (龍鬚糖), one of my all-time favourite childhood treats. I still remember the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth feeling…
Unleashing the Magic of Hot Cocoa!
Hey there, chocolate lovers! Welcome to a world where warmth meets wonder, where chocolatey dreams transform into delightful reality – it’s a world of Hot Chocolate Bombs. These aren’t your ordinary cups of cocoa. Imagine a cute, round chocolate ball that bursts open to create a swirl of creamy, chocolatey goodness. It’s like a fun…
Autumn’s Oven: Fall’s Sweetest Treat
Fall’s Flavourful Capture: Savouring the Season with Our Beloved Brown Butter Apple Crumble! Love is like a warm slice of apple crumble fresh from the oven—sweet, comforting, and utterly irresistible. Just as the apples meld into a symphony of flavours, love brings together hearts in a delicious harmony. With each bite of that buttery crumble,…
Homemade Mooncakes: Crafting Tradition with Love
There is something about this time of year that just feels different. The harvest moon is out, the kitchen smells like warm spices and fresh pastry, and everything slows down just enough to appreciate it. Families gather, the moon gets admired, and somehow it all centres around food — the way the best traditions usually…