Give me a hundred good reasons why I should move to a country where it’s freezing all year round. Seriously. Not that there’s a ton of things here to tie me down. But when I want to migrate, I will. Stop shouting at me for not wanting to. Moving on, these cupcakes were excellent. I’m … Continue reading »
I made this a while back. Something out of Lebovitz’s book…I think. Well the thing is, I can’t remember which recipe I used for the lemon curd or the tart base, unfortunately. But the idea is there. The base can be made quickly and beforehand. And so can the lemon curd. Either top it with … Continue reading »
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 the day for couples to express their undying love, Valentine’s day is indeed a black market for your neighborhood florist. Lucky them, … Continue reading »
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 do with the moon…lunar… Right. What I do know that it lasts 15 days, with the 7th being “Ren Re”, everybody’s birthday. … Continue reading »
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 three, there are four of us. Either I have to cut recipes, let food go to waste or not bake at all. … Continue reading »
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 running ‘routine’. Time goes swooshing past as I watch my waistline slowly disappear. Maybe I exaggerate, but the canvas at home did … Continue reading »
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 right through the nearest cement wall. As much as I would, if I were to watch this. But forget movies, food that … Continue reading »
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Bah, I never bother. I love lemons though. These yellow dimply rascals are fantastic in many ways. The possibilities are endless, and I’m not even halfway there. Nevertheless, when life gives me lemons, I tend to make luscious and rich lemon curd. I have a fetish for food, … Continue reading »
It’s the Chinese New Year season, and people tend to stick by tradition. It’s the time for mandarin oranges and all things festive. Strawberries, however, are neglected by the ol’ stick-in-the-muds. I, for one, couldn’t care less about tradition. Even more so, I can never resist a good bargain. That said, I absolutely love strawberries. … Continue reading »
It’s 2011, and I think we should all do a Joey Tribbiani, “why God??? Why????”. But really, as much as I hate to see time go in a heartbeat, just build a bridge and get over it. Still, there’s no reason why we can’t pine for the lost memories created from time to time. … Continue reading »
I’ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents under the tree I’ve certainly been at home most of the time this Christmas season. It may sound a little sad, or boring, but being able to bake the perfect macaron in time for Christmas was definitely the … Continue reading »
’Tis the season to be jolly! …really? So, it’s Christmas. Besides celebrating the birth of Christ, everyone is flying across the world, driving across the country, or going on a limb, just to see their loved ones, family, and friends. There’s no need for a frosty, bittercold, Christmas. For I’ll always be reminded of that … Continue reading »
