My last hobby that I can still enjoy during this unusual time is cooking, that normally comes with enjoying the food with a glass of wine afterwards. Obviously, I have to careful what I cook, otherwise my tummy will be massive by the time the pandemic ends… I would like to introduce my new cupcake…
Category: Desert/Drink
Dangerously Tasty! Mascarpone & Whisky Cream
Let’s talk about something else. No, I refuse to talk about it. I know, but our life still goes on and there are so many good things not to miss in this world. To lift our mood, I would like to introduce my dangerously exciting recipe today. It is Mascarpone Whisky Cream. Yes, I am…
Is Kanten a New Superfood? Layered Red Bean Jelly Terrine (Mizu Yokan)
Have you heard of Kanten (寒天) before? Japanese jelly sweets made out of Kanten are one of my favourite summer desserts. The chilled, light and sweet desserts have been a little oasis for me in the super humid Japanese summer. Kanten is called Agar Agar in English. Kanten is a jelly-like substance made from a…
Japanese Candied Sweet Potato Chips – Be Careful! Cannot Stop eating!
When I was still a high school student, there was this shop that specialised in Japanese Candied Sweet Potato Chips on the street in Namba (one of the city centres in Osaka). Although there was always a long queue, I did not mind waiting as I loved watching the sweet potatoes cooked in a big…
My Hojicha Latte
It is autumn. It is getting cooler here in Perth, especially in the morning and at night. It is really perfect weather for me – for a tea drinker. I would like to introduce my recent favourite drink today. It is Hojicha Latte. Hojicha is roasted Japanese Green tea. I love Hojicha. It is mild…
My mum’s Recipe : Anko – Japanese Sweet Red Bean Paste
My memory of Japanese sweets is my mum’s homemade Anko (Japanese Sweet Red Bean Paste). Well…, it is not exactly the anko itself…. It is more like my mum and my sister. They love anko. They sometimes had this sudden craving for anko (and I do not know why, but this happened always at night),…
The Easiest Ever “MY”Brownie – Gluten Free
I think I found my basic brownie measurements! I am writing down the recipe here before I forget. I am a chocolate lover – especially good quality dark chocolate. This brownie is super rich and full of chocolate, but not too sweet, just as I like it. This brownie is also very versatile. You can…
Lupin Banana Bread
Healthy Banana Bread with my new super food – Lupin Flakes. Well…, after enjoying the beauty of “doing nothing” on Hamilton Island, I have 1.5 kg to get rid of from my body…. Since I LOVE eating sweets and it is really hard for me to carry out any diets without a small pleasure, I…
The-Easiest- Ever Muffins – Chocolate and Strawberries
Another flavour of my Easiest Ever Muffins -the classic combo, Chocolate and Strawberries. These muffins are so easy to make. All you need to do is just place a large mixing bowl on a scale and keep adding and mixing all ingredients in order. If you are looking for something to do with your kids…
Light & Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes
A perfect Sunday breakfast. Yogurt makes pancakes light and fluffy. I made this recipe when I really felt like pancakes but there was no milk in the fridge. If you do not always have milk in your fridge like us but are still crabbing pancakes, try this recipe. Ingredients (4 small pancakes): 4 Tablespoons of…
