Pumpkin Mochi
So I bought a large 796 ml (795 grams) can of pure pumpkin puree in preparation for making Chocolate Pumpkin Lava Cake last weekend. I only used about 80 grams […]
Category Archives: Snacks
Pandan Kaya (Coconut Curd)
So I finally bought some fresh pandan leaves a couple of days ago, and the first thing I made was pandan kaya. Kaya is a coconut curd that’s popular in […]
Kuih Cara Berlauk (Savoury Bites)
It’s been a while since I made kuih (also spelled kueh; or kuih-muih, in Malay), which refers to a broad range of bite-sized traditional snacks and desserts found in Malaysia […]
Pandan Chiffon Cake
I finally made Pandan Chiffon Cake again recently. It had been about 10 years since I last made it, which is hard to believe, especially since it’s one of my […]
Matcha Swiss Roll
Swiss rolls (also called jelly rolls or roll cakes) might seem a bit old school, but I like to think of them as one of the classic cakes. They can […]
Mandazi (East African Doughnuts)
Mandazi, a kind of fried bread that features prominently in East African cuisine, is commonly found in Kenya and Tanzania. If you do a quick online search, you’ll notice that […]
Savoury Seed and Nut Clusters
I first tried savoury seed and nut clusters from Whole Foods and totally fell in love with them. I tend to prefer savoury snacks, so these were right up my […]
Chinese Pork Jerky (Bak Kwa)
I’m in Malaysia this year for Chinese New Year, which starts tomorrow, on February 16th! My visits to Malaysia always revolve around food, but even more so when I come […]
Lemon Rosemary Loaf Cake
OMG, this is the most amazing cake!! I love the combination of lemon and rosemary. A little while ago, I wouldn’t even have thought of using rosemary to make anything […]
Bacon, Chorizo and Chive Scones
So here’s the other batch of scones that I made last weekend – Bacon, Chorizo and Chive. I don’t usually make savoury scones, but these were really yummy! Let’s just […]
