Banana Bread
I’ve asked myself a question several times – if I could only pick one baked good for the rest of my life, what would it be? Often my mind wanders to banana bread. Simple, trusty ol’ banana bread. I don’t know why I’m particularly fond of it, but it’s very comforting and something I can perpetually snack …
Brookies (Brownie Cookies)
I first made these cookies for then-boyfriend now-husband years ago and it has since been a staple on his wishlist whenever I ask what he’s craving. I love the visually pleasing crinkly tops that forms due to the whipping of eggs and sugar. They’re really easy to make and great for gifting!
Madeleines (Dominique Ansel’s Recipe)
Madeleines take me back to a very specific time and space. It was the year 2014 when I was on my exchange program spending a semester at USC, I took a trip to New York City – my first time in the East Coast! Not too far from then, Dominique Ansel introduced the cronut to …
Foolproof Macaron Recipe (Italian Meringue Method)
Baking macarons brings me back to college days, when I first started learning how to bake, a schoolmate generously shared her knowledge and taught me all I knew about macarons. Those were fun times! Years of making these and it never gets old – they are fun to make, a great medium for any flavour, …
Pandan Chiffon Cake
Growing up, nobody in my household really fancied sweets. Nobody. The only thing that was ever requested was Pandan Chiffon Cake, from my dad. But, he is awfully picky about his pandan cakes. He’s adamant about not using pandan extract (“not real!”), yet at the same time not satisfied with just pure pandan juice (“not enough …