by Kai | Jul 12, 2022 | Asian, Asian-Inspired, Durian, Festive & Celebration, Mooncakes
MaoShanWang Snowskin Mooncake! 😍 A 100% pure MaoShanWang durian mooncake. Every bite, a durian lover’s dream. Anthony Bourdain once said of durian “Like pungent runny French cheese … your breath will smell as if you’d been French kissing... by Kai | Jun 23, 2022 | Asian, Asian-Inspired, Desserts, Festive & Celebration, Snacks
Kee Chang (碱水粽), my mom’s favorite Chang. Plain, with no filling – just the simple taste of Kee with a drizzle of gula melaka or coconut palm syrup. Kee Chang are rice dumplings made with alkaline glutinous rice. The rice is alkalinized with lye... by Kai | Feb 22, 2022 | Asian, Asian-Inspired, Chinese New Year, Desserts, Festive & Celebration, No Bake & Frozen
Whisky Tang Yuan Jello Shots! So pretty, they demand appreciation! Beautiful fruit tang yuan in au naturale colors, poised in sweet whisky jello. Too much whisky is barely enough? Make this and have more 😍 😍 ! I had the pleasure of collaborating once... by Kai | Feb 10, 2022 | Asian-Inspired, Chinese New Year, Desserts, Festive & Celebration
Celebrating January babies and ushering in the Year of the Tiger with this CNY Tiger Tree Trunk Cake. Why tiger and tree trunk? Hmm, I’m not sure … perhaps the heart is still holding on to Christmas vibes of log cakes and pinecones hence birthed this TSC... by Kai | Dec 30, 2021 | Asian-Inspired, Desserts, Durian, Sweet Bakes
Durian Creme Brûlée, my favorite dessert to make this durian season with the King. Bittersweet durian and silky creme brûlée served with that perfect crackle sugar top. Simple, classy and oh-so-scrumptious 😊 What is Creme Brûlée? Creme Brûlée meaning... by Kai | Sep 30, 2021 | Asian, Asian-Inspired, Festive & Celebration, Mooncakes, Snacks
Rainbow Mooncakes!! Love these Teochew Mooncakes re-imagined in rainbow magic. Buttery flaky mooncake pastry that melts in your mouth with a soft smooth yam and salted yolk filling. Simply delicious and perfectly celebratory for Mid Autumn. Why I love...