If you are into food, I bet you’ve heard of Heston Blumenthal, one of the most renowned British celeb chefs. Blumenthal owns The Fat Duck, which is among the five 3 Michelin stars restaurants in UK. Couple years after he opened The Fat Duck, Dinner …
Apple Cheese Tart
The city I live in has been facing various extreme cold warnings recently and my body starts to crave more calories…Not being brave enough to go get groceries, I made these mini apple cheese tarts using whatever was left at home and they turned out …
Mochi Stuffed Matcha Muffins
I am a big fan of mochi, just love its texture. Recently I’ve been trying to incorporate mochi into desserts and the results are always surprisingly good! I shared a mochi stuffed no knead bread recipe a while ago, and today I’m sharing this mochi …
Black Sesame Muffins with Cream Cheese
I feel like Asian inspired desserts can easily become trendy, that’s why I came up with the idea of baking some black sesame muffins. The earthy taste of ground black sesame seeds is simply satisfying, especially when the weather is getting cold. Cubed cream cheese …
Double Fromage Cheesecake
Double fromage cheesecake has become very popular in some Asian cities. Allegedly it originates from a Japanese bakery called LeTAO, but I’m not 100% sure who first came up with this delicious cheesy cheesecake. It basically consists of 3 parts: sponge cake base, baked cheesecake …
Where to eat in Toronto
I’ve been living in Toronto for over four years. Toronto never lacks interesting restaurants, but if I were to describe Toronto’s food scene with one word, I’d probably say inclusive. You can easily find cuisines from all around the world scattered in different neighborhoods in …
Layer Cake with Strawberries and Mascarpone Frosting
Layer cakes are actually not that hard to make. Consider a layered cake as a basic sponge cake with whipped cream and some fruits, sounds much more easier, doesn’t it? Making small changes can effortlessly bring your cakes to a next level, for example, incorporating …
Orange Crumble Muffins
The recipe I’m sharing today will bring your muffins to the next level! These orange crumble muffins are moist and soft, with abundant crunchy crumbles on top and an amazing sweet aroma of orange–perfect for a hot summer day! Say no to ordinary, boring desserts …
Madeleines
Madeleine is one of my favorite desserts. Although there are many versions of legends associated with the invention of madeleine, it is commonly accepted that madeleine originates from Northeast France. Madeleine cakes (or cookies? debatable) are so easy to make and they’ll definitely satisfy your …
Light Ricotta Cheesecake
This light ricotta cheesecake will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth without leaving a strong aftertaste. This dessert is relatively healthy because only little sugar and fat are required. Serve the cake with your favorite yogurt and fruits, it will be a perfect breakfast / dessert …