I often get questions as to how I bake such soft cakes. I am basically self taught. I have either learned from the books or from some baking professionals on the web or television. As far as I can remember,I rarely had any problems with the texture of my cakes.
I thought I would just share the basic steps that I practice…
When you have a limited amount of time to cook, making a tasty main dish is still very much possible. This Tomato Chili Prawns dish is really simple and the sauce can be made in advance and store in the fridge for a few days or up to 2 weeks in the freezer. I personally feel that, with a little planning,…
I wanted to do an EID post few weeks back. I composed it halfway and never get down to finishing it. It is too late to wish my Muslim readers now, but I guess I can wish you next month instead? :P Its just crazy, Hari Raya Puasa just left us and we have another 1 coming up next month?…
This is a dish that I saw my aunt cooking when I was about 15 years old and the recipe is stuck in my head till today, mainly because it is such an easy recipe. There are many variations of this dish, but I think my aunt's recipe for Foul medames - Kacang Phool is one the best. Her version is simple…
I can't believe that it is already 5th day of Ramadan. Like seriously, it felt as if it was only yesterday that I was so eagerly waiting to usher in Ramadan. Anyways Ramadan has been moving along very nicely, serene and enjoyable at the same time. I have a confession to make. I have been idling around for the beginning…
I bought Pierre Herme's book and I am totally in love with that guy. Olive oil in macarons, black pepper in desserts and there is his "Emotion Fragola", a dessert made with spaghetti cooked in strawberry juice. This guy is a genius! He is nicknamed the "Picasso of cakes" and I think the nickname is befitting indeed. :) He…
I saw these Peanut Butter Sandies on Ovenhaven's blog and decided to give it a try. I am not biggest peanut butter fan. When I sink my teeth into this "cookie". I was stunned for a moment! I thought maybe it's still warm so I let it cool down completely. The result were still the same! I was so sure…
I'm not really a big fan of Green Tea. I do drink sweetened green tea once is a blue moon, but when I saw these Green Tea Cookies, I just felt that I had to give it a try. I have been wanting to try these for a couple of months now. Of course this is not the only recipe…
These were made for a cousin who just gave birth. Made 2 types of cookies for her to serve to her guests. This is an old recipe that mom used to make when I was a kid. She used to make these often back then, till I took over the kitchen duties and started trying and making more recent recipes.…