A Food and Travel Blog about cooking, restaurants reviews, and my favourite places in other cities
Michelle from Paragon Tea Room always wanted to try this Houjicha-Chestnut combination, so I decided to infuse it in a traditional Japanese treat, Dorayaki. It is a simple, one-bowl recipe for the dorayaki batter, and I create two fillings, Houjicha Custard Cream and Chestnut Paste for this treat.
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Chiffon Cake must be my favourite type of cake, as it is soft and airy. It works well as a base in a 3-layer cake, and it is definitely less dense than a sponge cake. Recently, I made my first “complete” cake, a Butterfly Pea Flower Chiffon Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream. I’ve posted a chiffon cake recipe before, and I noticed that it may not work for some of you. It might be caused by numerous reasons or the techniques used, so I wanted to share some tips with you guys, along with an updated version of the recipe.
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I have been trying numerous ideas with ovaltine in my desserts lately, and finally there is one that turns out perfectly. Ovaltine is a popular kid-friendly drink, but have you thought of pairing it with coffee? The bitterness from coffee pairs surprisingly well with ovaltine. Therefore, I made a French pastry, Coffee Madeleines with an Ovaltine glaze. As ovaltine contains sugar already, this recipe uses way less sugar compared to others.
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Spirtea in Richmond is recently selling Mille crepe cake from Lady M, and it is priced at $19.50 per slice. It is definitely a luxurious and unaffordable treat for me, so I decided to make my own version. I did some research on how to master the perfectly thin slice of crepe. After failing twice, I finally created my masterpiece, Lady R Mille Crepe Cake! Here I am sharing all tips I learned during the process.
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Tiramisu is my all-time favourite, and while it is difficult to find a delicious one in Vancouver, I guess it is best to make my own. The authentic Italian tiramisu uses simple ingredients – eggs, mascarpone, espresso, and a splash of liqueur. It is an irresistible dessert that is creamy and rich in flavors. This treat doesn’t require an oven, which makes it easy to make at home.
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