Bake. Rise. Reign
Bake. Rise. Reign
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 …
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 …
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 …
There is a special meaning to every type of traditional Chinese New Year cookie. Cashew nut cookies symbolize wealth because the shape and color of the nuts resemble ancient Chinese gold ingots. Cashew nut cookies seem to be a relatively modern-ish evolution of the more traditional peanut cookies which represent long life and good health. …
The first time I got ahold of a recipe for Food for the Gods was when my friend, Mike, asked me to teach him how to bake it. It was meant to be a gift to show-off to his then-I-Want-Her-To-Be-My-Girlfriend friend who supposedly, loves Food for the Gods. Up until then, I had only tasted …
My son loves Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers. I’ve been trying to find a relatively healthier option that can be baked at home. Luckily, I came across a gem of a recipe from British baker, Kate Shirazi. You can find this recipe in her book, Cookie Magic. I’ve baked these parmesan puffs several times now and …