Pistachio and Chocolate Biscotti, The Uninspired Chronicles

My friend, R, writer over at riatarded, came up with an idea to get everybody talking about how they overcome writer’s block. She asked me to get involved and I couldn’t say no. Curses! (Just… Read More

bittersweet brownies

It’s been a long week. One incredibly fun photo shoot, three days of music playing, eardrums blasted in front of amps at a bar, and met the cutest 6 month old baby yet.… Read More

madeleines for days like this

It is days like this when you feel like you’ve hit a rock bottom beyond earth low, somehow, a need for dessert and tea arises. Today, it’s pretty funny how I had “tea… Read More

buttercream in bloom

What was observed as a day to honor St. Valentine became the day for courtly love. From chocolates to flowers, the Valentine’s day has evolved into romance, since the 15th century. While it’s… Read More

an utterly delicious orange cake

It has been the new year once again since last Monday. For some reason, the Chinese (who are not just people from China) celebrate new year based on the Lunar Calendar. Something to… Read More

Northern Taiwan and a little of Hong Kong

It was a hasty decision, this time. Traveling round Taiwan was no joke. I probably left a million footsteps behind, bringing back with me a pair of sore feet and a back ache.… Read More

The Worst…Cinnamon Rolls

There are a few issues with baking for the people here at home. Number one, one fella is hardly at home. Two, another has a sugar problem…or diabetes. (Potato, potahto, same difference.) And… Read More

Hazelnut Brittle

Life’s been a whirlwind and I haven’t found a good time to take the butter out to cream. I work from morning to evening. I hardly make an effort to squeeze in my… Read More

Pancakes and…Bree!

Pancakes pancakes pancakes. They’re just about my favorite breakfast (besides cinnamon rolls) of all times. When I’m sugar high, I think pancakes. When I’m sick of cereal, I think pancakes. When I’m… Okay,… Read More

jacques torres vs david lebovitz

How can something so simple, so old-fashioned, like a chocolate chip cookie, complicate the culinary world? As most of us know, the cookie was accidentally developed by our dear Ruth Wakefield, the founder… Read More

unadulterated chocolate chip cookies

Cookies are one of the best desserts around, as far as I know. They make fantastic ice cream sandwiches, and a perfect late night snack accompanied by a cold glass of milk. I’m… Read More

swiss meringue frosted chocolate cupcakes

Lately, it seems that everything I see or eat is just… disappointing. The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one movie so mindless and so weird, you’d feel like putting your head… Read More

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