The house is big, and you have your own garden. Big deal. But when you’re just by the road, choking with traffic and insane drivers, it’s a nightmare 24/7. You can just almost taste the odorless carbon monoxide and smell the motorcyclists’ sweat. The air is so bad that not once can you rest from … Continue reading »
Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream
As a kid, I used to suck on copious amounts of chocolate coins and wolf down bags of cadbury frogs. Chocolate was my main form of sustenance and life couldn’t get any better. But as time passes, you tend to go for more gourmet stuff. Hershey’s will impress you no more, and you wouldn’t give … Continue reading »
Strawberry Tart
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 »
Princess
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Cookies and Cream Gelato, and a little wisdom gone
From the time before Christmas, life was a little too overbearing for me. It wasn’t stress from school, and neither was it the people who hurt their knives with your back. It was the toll of rashes, coughs, sore throats, fever, ulcers, and wisdom teeth. I have since removed all my wisdom teeth, each tooth costing … Continue reading »
When eggs go solo in Pastry Cream
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 »
Earl Grey Macarons for Christmas
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 »