favorite basics – dark chocolate chip cookies

March 15, 2013
Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ever since our return from Asia, I’ve been even more obsessed with the dessert flavors of Asia. I love to take new spins on classic desserts and really have fun with the combinations, but there’s a point when I over think the process and get caught in a loop.

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shine on -  mini coconut passion fruit cakes

March 8, 2013
Mini Coconut-Passion Cupcakes

I like Winter–I even like the snow…at least up to a reasonable accumulation. What I don’t like are these extended periods of gloomy weather without the sun. It’s hard enough to find time to bake let alone coordinating with mother nature so I can use natural light to get the photography done.

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grey matter – black & white sesame cookies

March 1, 2013
Black & White Sesame Cookies

I’ve lived in New York for many years, yet I’ve managed never to have taken a bite of one of those heavily frosted Black and White Cookies available in every deli in Manhattan. (The Black part is actually chocolate.) If you ever saw one of those cellophane-wrapped discs, you’d avoid them, too.

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comfortable silence – orange chocolate cake

February 22, 2013
Orange Chocolate Cake

Daily life has finally calmed down since we’ve got back from the our trip. I’ve caught up with work–and gotten back into my regular routine of cooking, baking and working out. I even have my tax documents ready for my accountant.

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the gift of gold – mango cupcakes

February 15, 2013
Individual Mango Cakes

I recently read in University of California study that Asian Americans consume much more fruit than other groups. This reminded me that after Chinese meals, we often enjoy seasonal fruits as the finish in lieu of desserts. Most of the fruits in the local Hong Kong markets are imported from China, with others coming from other Asian [...]

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happy valentine’s day

February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day - Strawberry-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Happy Valentine’s Day – Strawberry-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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travels: tokyo – meiji jingu

February 13, 2013
travels: tokyo - meiji jingu

After a feast of Katsu on our first day in Tokyo, we slowly strolled up the busy street that lead to the Meiji Jingu. In a bustling intersection, one of the only indications that such an important place in Japanese spiritual history stood nearby was the name of the bridge, carved in stone. As we [...]

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sweet embrace – chocolate-dulce sandwich cookies

February 8, 2013
Chocolate-Dulce Sandwich Cookies

Are you a hugger or a kisser? How do you greet your friends and family? A hug, kiss, or both? For acquaintances, do you kiss one check or both.

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travels: first glimpse of tokyo

February 5, 2013
travels: first glimpse of tokyo

It took a 12-hour flight, a smooth train ride, a chaotic walk to the hotel from the train station, a quick tour around the Shibuya neighborhood, and a good night sleep to settle into Tokyo.  We woke up to bright skies and were eager to explore the Japanese culture, both modern and old.

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on snake and tradition – ginger ‘nian gao’ aka ginger mochi cannelés (gluten free)

February 1, 2013
Ginger 'Nian Gao' aka Ginger Mochi Cannelés

The Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake will start on Feb 10th. For the last two years, I’ve co-hosted a Chinese New Year Potluck with my partner in crime, Jackie, but this year, we decided to take a break. We hope to resume the tradition next year.  Even without the event, I’m still want to greet [...]

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seed of affection – black sesame cookies

January 25, 2013
Black Sesame Cookies

As mentioned in last week’s post, I’m re-touring my favorite flavors and/or ingredients one by one from our Asia trip to prolong our sensory vacation. An ingredient high on the list is black sesame, which has much deeper flavor and aroma than its paler relatives.

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