It’s been a while since I made a cheesecake. But I recently made some for a friend’s wedding party and it had me wondering why I don’t make it more often! Cheesecakes are easy – crush biscuits to form the crust, then mix everything together and pour it into the pan – and they’re also delicious. … Continue reading
The Lunar new year is almost over, and this year was an especially punny one with lots of horsing around since it is the year of the horse, according to the Chinese Zodiac. I was asked to make a cake last week with the following brief… it had to contain the elements of childhood memories, … Continue reading
Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance amongst Asians. In fact, according to a study by the National University of Singapore (NUS), it is estimated that a whopping 95% of Singaporean Chinese suffer from lactose intolerance! For the uninitiated, lactose intolerance is a dietary condition that results from the body’s inability to digest foods … Continue reading
Last week we experienced the worst haze ever in Singapore. The Pollutants Standards Index (PSI) soared beyond hazardous levels to record-breaking figures due to forest fires from Sumatra, Indonesia. The air smelt bad, visibility was greatly reduced, people had difficulty breathing, my eyes were burning, my nose kept sneezing and everyone was coughing. It felt … Continue reading
Starting life over is never easy… whether it’s a new relationship, moving to a new country, or adjusting to a new job, change always brings about a sense of expectancy and a sense of loss. Which was exactly how I felt a year ago when I had to pack up my bags yet again and … Continue reading
Growing up in an Asian home in Singapore, convection ovens were considered a luxury and not a necessity. Which was why going to Grandma’s house to bake cookies as a child was always a special treat in every way, and why those rare occasions still live fondly in my memories. Microwave ovens, however, are ubiquitous. And while … Continue reading
Saint Honoré is the French patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs. Maybe you’ve built an altar and prayed to Saint Honoré to save you from your baking disasters, or maybe you’ve never stepped into the kitchen but want to bake a cake for that special someone. Here’s good news! Follow these 8 simple tips … Continue reading
