What inspired me to make this cake was a very hot summer day when all I craved was something fresh, chilled, rejuvenating, and of course delicious to put a complete note on my afternoon party. Despite the fancy looks, this cake is as simple as can be. It’s creamy peach cheesecake on a layer of […]
Have you ever heard of nama chocolate? It is basically a very thick, rich and velvety chocolate candy that contains mostly cream and chocolate. Its texture is quite distinct from the regular chocolate mostly from the extremely high moisture content from the large amount of cream used. Its velvety and silky palate often reminds us […]
I have been stressing out over all kinds of deadlines lately. Whenever that happens, I tend to seek a temporary hideaway in my kitchen to give my mind some “zen”. The idea of “zen” in the kitchen always links me to Japanese ingredients thanks to their subtlety and delicacy in terms of both color and […]
Rice ball is a popular afternoon snack for Vietnamese people. There are many variations, including sweet rice balls coated with sesame, caramel, sugar and savoury balls filled with minced pork, onion, carrot, glass noodles, wood ear. This type of street food is served all year long on various streets and markets in Vietnam. But the […]
Danish butter cookies in Royal Dansk blue tin have been so popular as seasonal gifts for Christmas and New Year. Crispy, delicious and full-of-butter-taste, they are especially enjoyed in teatime and as snacks. In Denmark, the cookies are traditionally served, along with rice pudding as desserts at Christmas, in various shapes and various names (yes […]
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