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orange u dreamy — orange nutella sandwich cookies

December 21, 2011
Orange Nutella Sandwich Cookies

The distinct taste and scent of oranges has long claimed a place on my favorites list. As a boy, I couldn’t get enough of Pepperidge Farm’s Orange Milanos. I’d arrive home from school ravenous for a comfort-food fix before sitting down to a round of homework like a good Chinese child. Those orange and chocolate [...]

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cinnamon-caramel pumpkin cake w banana-rum filling

November 11, 2011
Cinnamon-Caramel Pumpkin Cake w Creamy Banana-Rum Filling

Now that Halloween is behind us, we can enjoy pumpkins for their inner beauty and real purpose—consuming not carving.  Not everyone likes pumpkin, however. Ask a room full of people, “Who likes pumpkin pie?” and there will be a few enthusiasts longing for a taste and the majority responding as if you’ve just offered them [...]

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maine attraction — poppyseed cake w passion-fruit curd

September 9, 2011
Poppyseed Cake w Passion-Fruit Curd

For the last four years, M and I have planned the same summer getaway to Ogunquit, Maine. It’s our road trip that takes us to a place of beach relaxation and good food opportunities. It ranges from fishermen who cook up their morning haul in tiny takeout places to creative chefs pursuing serious cuisine. We [...]

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orange you relaxed?

April 22, 2011
Orange Muffins

As I have mentioned in the previous post, I used to associate Easter with an annual extravagant buffet luncheon with the family in Hong Kong. Now, after living in New York for years, I equate Easter with the parade of outrageous hats and relaxing breakfast/brunch with either just M or with friends. There’s something magical about [...]

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the difference an “o” makes — orange scented macaroons

September 10, 2010
Orange Scented Macaroons

As much as I’ve enjoyed the Mactweets Challenges for these past few months, each one brings a dash of nervousness—a French macaron can fail for many reasons. I can control egg-white whisking, the flavor profile, and color manipulation by practice and experience.  On the other hand, I can anticipate and prepare for summer weather that’s [...]

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livin’ easy — creamsicle macarons

July 10, 2010
Creamsicle Macarons

When Mactweet came up with the challenge of creating a macaron based on your favorite song, I had no idea how to start, at first. I wanted to create a macaron that not only looked the part, but tasted it, too. I checked my playlists—but then considered old favorites and the possibilities opened full voice [...]

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color me orange

April 30, 2010
Orange Cake

Orange — in all its shades — is one of my favorite colors. M, who skews toward earth tones, sighs every time I buy another something to add to my orange collection, be it a piece of clothing or home furnishing. Orange provides a bright cheeriness that suits my mood on certain days. I never [...]

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