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,…
My Go-To Blueberry Muffins
Is there anything better than the smell of blueberry muffins baking in the oven? It’s honestly one of my favourite smells, and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of it. These muffins are soft and moist, with juicy blueberries throughout and a golden, buttery crumble on top. That little bit of crunch against the…
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 little different from the classic version, but that’s exactly what I like about it. Instead of coffee and cocoa, you…
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
Mooncake season is here, which means I’ve been making my way back into the kitchen to make one of my favourite treats. I’ve started and loove making mooncakes at home because there’s something really satisfying about the whole process. You make the dough, prepare the filling, wrap everything up, press it into the mold and…