Bake. Rise. Reign
Bake. Rise. Reign
This blog is a little different in that there is no blog. Mainly because there’s not much to waffle on about this recipe – I’m not sure how much philosophical waxing can be done on the virtues of baking Oreo Cheesecake. Also because a few friends have asked for the recipe…pronto! Hence here’s the recipe …
My son wanted me to entitle this entry as Gabi’s Intense Brownies. He claims that had it not been for him, this particular recipe would not be on my list. My son is a picky eater – he doesn’t like nuts (except if they’re pistachios, almonds, or cashews); he doesn’t like chocolate chips; he doesn’t …
I’ve been hooked on black sesame since I tasted it in ice cream (kurogoma) from a Japanese stall. I love love love it! Nothing compares to the taste of that earthy, nutty and fragrant seed. While its flavor is more bitter than the creamy white sesame seed, black sesame seeds are no less impressive. Sesame …
Banana Butterscotch Muffins are naturally sweet bananas enveloped in a bountiful butterscotch batter guaranteed to keep you happy the whole day. I’ve been baking these muffins since I first saw the recipe in Nigella Express by – you guessed it! – Nigella Lawson. At that time, I was blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking in …
Pita bread is one of those breads that I was quite indifferent to. Until I had to make it. I’m exposed to a lot of flatbreads living in Singapore. There is an abundance of eating places that serve flatbreads as diverse as the nationalities found in this island state. These breads are crispy and snappy, …
Sago Gula Melaka is a South East Asian dessert. It is a pudding of sorts, made of chewy, translucent sago pearls, drenched in coconut milk and drizzled with gula melaka syrup. This oh-so-good, inexpensive treat only uses a handful of ingredients and and about half an hour of your time. What’s not to like? The …
Yes, this recipe uses fresh mangoes. The first time I tasted a mango bar was during my dad’s wake (sorry, morbid, I know). I won’t get into what wakes are like in the Philippines. Suffice to say, it was a slice forever etched in my memory. Back to the mango bar: this particular mango bar …
I’ve heard often enough that the easiest way to learn how to bake is to start with a banana bread. While the ubiquitous and comfortably familiar banana bread is a cinch to make, there’s actually more to baking a banana bread than meets the eye. If you’re just starting out on your Baking with the …
Chinese New Year is just around the corner when all the shelves in the groceries are filled with nut cookies. Mostly these are almond cookies and cashew cookies. Walnut cookies, while also traditional, are not as ubiquitous yet walnuts symbolize happiness for the whole family. Lunar New Year cookies are simple, fuss-free and easy to …
Sugee Cookies are small pockets of deliciousness that releases crumbly morsels of roasted buttery goodness with every bite. These cookies are surprisingly one of the easiest cookies to make – a virtual fuss-free treat. Ghee is the star of this rich and sweet crunchy cookie. It is commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern and South …