by Kai | Feb 10, 2022 | Chinese New Year, DESSERTS
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 | DESSERTS, Durian
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 ‘burnt cream’ is...
by Kai | Nov 24, 2021 | Christmas, DESSERTS
These Christmas Mochi Elves are just too cute. Filled with biscoff spread on a sweet juicy strawberry, put them on any Christmas bake and they will weave their irresistible elf magic! What can I say? Christmas is in the air, ENJOY 😊 ! These Elves first appeared on a...
by Kai | Nov 4, 2021 | Asian, DESSERTS, Snacks
Matcha mochi, soft and chewy mochi with a tinge of matcha bitter and a creamy sweet bean centre. Simple homemade goodness and a lil’ delicious delight. What is Mochi? … Mochi is a rice cake confection with oriental roots but probably most popularized in Japan....
by Kai | Oct 31, 2021 | DESSERTS, Tarts
I fell in love with Chai when Gorgeous (Daughter No. 1) and I had the privilege of going to India two years ago with the church. It was an eye opening experience. I saw the beauty, the resilience and the strength of the people there. Life was challenging...
by Kai | Aug 28, 2021 | DESSERTS
Putu Piring or Kuih Tutu, a popular Malay sweet snack made of steamed rice flour and filled with delicious coconut palm sugar. Now imagine it in cake and you’ll have this beautiful Putu Piring Cake 😊 ! Delicious! Soft moist rice flour vanilla sponge brushed with...