July 29, 2016
Closely related to Okonomiyaki (a flour-based batter savory pancake), Takoyaki is another popular street snack available widely in Japan. Hailed from Osaka, they both use similar ingredients. However, unlike Okonomiyaki which resembles a giant pancake, Takoyaki is grilled on a special iron plate with small round wells. Hence, their signature shape is in the form of little round balls...
July 27, 2016
While Baked Japanese Curry Rice may sound lengthy and a mouthful, the steps to preparing this delicious meat sauce rice dish are really easy and straightforward. Since each and every family member of my family loves cheese, we went town with the mozzarella cheese topping...
July 22, 2016
Like a moth attracted to lights, I can’t take my eyes off this saccharine sweet looking loaf of Purple Sweet Potato Hokkaido Milk Bread. This is easily my favorite 2016 go-to bread recipe. Super soft and fluffy with a milky aroma, they stayed supple even after being left at room temperature for 2 days...
July 20, 2016
Very often, I would find left-over egg whites lying around in my fridge (don’t ask why, I’m not sure either). Most of the time, I would turn them into macarons but today, I decided to make some meringue kisses out of them instead. ..
July 15, 2016
Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy milk bun with a warm spicy curry potato filling. Yup, I’m talking about today’s Milk Bread Curry Bun. There’s something really satisfying about making your own bread or buns. The sense of elation and joy when you take out the tray of golden colored toasty buns is indescribable. You’ll have to make it to experience it...
July 14, 2016
When I found out Chef Christopher Millar had created a truffle constellation menu for the month of July, I was eager to find out how it would fare. The star of the eight-course degustation menu (S$190++ or S$285++ with wine pairing) is none other than the Manjimup winter (black) truffle from Western Australia, which apparently, is in season now. Arriving at Stellar at 1-Altitude, it’s impossible not to be struck in awe by the glass windows overlooking the picturesque sight of the marina...
July 13, 2016
These delectable golden nuggets of the West aka Fried Wontons need no further introduction. I’m pretty certain every Chinese household would have made these before.
July 8, 2016
Since I’ve “unlocked” the “secrets” to making perfect macarons, I’ve been trying out different flavors and I can’t help but to fall in love with this oh-so-pretty Rose Water Macaron. If you have read my previous post on 11 Essential Rules to Making Perfect Macarons , you’ll know some of the secret steps are aging of the egg whites and the addition of tapioca starch...
July 6, 2016
Purple has always been my favorite color, so it’s only befitting I combine it with another of my all-time favorite cake – chiffon cake. It also helps that I found this bottle of purple sweet potato powder at Kitchen Capers but it is totally an optional ingredient.
The purple sweet potato powder gives the Purple Sweet Potato Chiffon Cake that extra purplish pink hue which I find it really mesmerizing...
