Fairy Breads are the rage in Australia but I've never thought much about it. I couldn't understand children's fascination with sprinkles except that they are colourful and much too sweet. Until I chanced upon this recipe which makes a nice Valentine's gift and a handy Bento snack. Instantly, I turned it into a mini-bonding session with the Princess. It's simple, fuss-free and attractive, what's not to like about it? Recipe adapted from: Sugar & ClothTo make this, … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Banana Muffins!
Are there a couple of bananas in your house looking a bit dark and speckled? Don’t throw them out. Make Banana Muffins. Here is a great recipe for a quick muffin that makes the most out of your overripe bananas. Top it with a sweet streusel topping to add some yummy crunch. We made some of these on Tuesday night and fell in love with its fluffy, soft, moist texture. The perfect companion to your warm cuppa and a healthy breakfast for the little ones. This recipe's a keeper! Banana … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Crazy over Kimchi?
During our recent holiday to Korea, one of the memorable experiences was learning how to make Kimchis at a Kimchi school (there's a school to teach Kimchi making, no kidding!). Honestly speaking, I am not a big fan of Kimchis as I find it a tad too sour and spicy for my liking but according to our tour guide, Kimchis has more Lactobacillus acidophilus and more pro-biotic agents than the yakult we drink hence making it beneficial for our intestinal health. Apparently, Kimchis also eliminates … [Read more...]
Festive Food Train: Red Velvet Cuppies
I never knew what's the big deal behind the Red Velvet Cupcake until I baked and tasted it myself. It's chocolatey rich, with a velvety-smooth cream cheese frosting which produces an irresistibly delicious combination. I always receive many compliments and requests to bake these cuppies at parties. When Jennifer of We are Dino Family started this blog train to compile our favourite festive recipes, I knew I had to share this.The secret to a good Red Velvet Cupcake lies in its … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Homemade Raspberry Marshmallows!
It's been an extremely hectic week at work but I've been feeling the itch to bake something festive to ring in the Christmas mood in the air...Bookmarked this simple yet gorgeous looking marshmallow recipe which I know will be a hit among kids. I've always found store-bought marshmallows to be too sweet for my liking so I'm hoping this recipe will be a keeper! Photo CreditRaspberry Swirls Marshmallows (from Mowelicious)Ingredients:200g Raspberries50g Icing Sugar25g Powdered Gelatine120ml Hot … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Strawberry Rhubarb Tart!
I met up with an old friend for lunch yesterday at The University Club and we ended the lovely meal with this delicious dessert - Strawberry Rhubarb Tart. Rhubarbs are not so commonly available in Singapore but I have seen them at Cold Storage, NTUC Finest and some green grocers. I remembered tasting Rhubarb jam during our travels in the U.K and loved it.The combination of strawberry and rhubarb is a classic for good reason: the sweet, juicy strawberries are perfectly balanced by the tart … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Baked Yummy Cod with Crackers!
I chanced upon this recipe last week when I had to fix a quick dinner for the family after a long, busy day at work. I opened my freezer, found a slab of white cod which the hubs had bought from the wet market the weekend before. I decided that I should bake instead of steaming the cod since it's been frozen for a week. I googled for a recipe on my Iphone and bingo, found a life saver!This recipe is so delicious and so easy to put together (2 main ingredients in 3 simple steps) that I … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Strawberry Jellyhearts!
Sharing a recipe which I learnt from a community baking class 3 years ago. This will be in time for all the Christmas gatherings next month - guaranteed to be a hit!Strawberry Jellyheart Cheesecakes (Makes 2 trays or 40pcs) A. For the Crust 320g Digestive Biscuits160g melted butter1. Crush biscuits and stir in melted butter.2. Divide and press onto the base of the two trays. Chill for 15mins or until needed.3. Prick base with the back of a skewer before pouring in the cheese filling. B. … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Homemade Es Teler!
If you are a fan of coconut-based desserts like Chendol, Honeydew Sago, Red Rubies and Bu-bur Cha-cha, you are going to obsess over this. Source“Es Teler,” meaning “Drunk Ice,” is a Sweet Fruit Cocktail which apparantly is a popular road-side treat throughout Indonesia. Some websites even termed Es Teler as 'Indonesia's National Drink!' and to think that I only discovered and tasted this heavenly dessert for the 1st time at a company lunch yesterday! Es Teler usually comprised of … [Read more...]
Breakfast for Champs – Sweet & Savory Wraps!
In our household, breakfast is a very simple affair: On weekdays, it’ll be bread with jam with butter, Post cereals, muffins & cupcakes which I baked the night before or the occasional ham/egg/ tuna sandwich. On weekends, Daddy loves to bring us out for breakfast and we would indulge in local hawker fare such as Kaya Toast with Runny Egg (Slurps!), Indian Roti Prata or Teochew Fishball noodles. When I saw Adora of The Gingerbread Mum hosting this Breakfast for Champs series, I knew I … [Read more...]