Hokkaido milk toast is popular Japanese-style bread that is soft, thick, fluffy and addicting. It starts with a flour and water mixture, called tangzhong, which is what gives the bread it’s incredibly soft texture...
I love french macarons. The shell is so delicate, yet has a surprising chewy texture. It’s one of my favorite desserts. I finally successfully made some a while back. And then I never got...
If you’re a frequent reader of my blog, you know that I love taking road trips to LA just to eat for the day. My parents think I’m crazy. Obviously my craziness is contagious....
Compost cookies, the famous cookie served at Milk Bar in New York City, are a sweet and salty cookie that you can make at home. Learn how to make them with your own sweet...
I often turn to mmm-yoso for inspiration on places I want to eat at. Recently, Kirk of mmm-yoso has made several visits to Alforon (found here, here and here) and so it went on...
I’m not very good at decorating cupcakes. It’s something I’ve been trying to work at. Not too long ago I saw these beautiful cupcakes decorated to look like hydrangeas on Glorious Treats. I was...
This chocolate souffle recipe is from Roy’s Hawaiian Restaurant – their souffle is one the best I’ve ever had! You only need five ingredients to make this rich chocolate dessert. Chocolate souffle is one...
Future Husband (“FH”) and I both enjoy eating chinese dim sum. Over the years, we’ve been to nearly every restaurant in San Diego that offers dim sum (the pickings are pretty slim). The one...
I love Mexican fried ice cream. I get it every year at the County Fair and whenever it’s on the dessert menu at a restaurant. Creamy vanilla ice cream encrusted with a cinnamon crunchy...
Happy Monday everyone! First off, a winner has been chosen for my Starbucks giveaway! Congratulations to “Susan,” who left the second to last comment on this post and her number was chosen by random.org...
Earlier this week I saw someone do a version of Outback Steakhouse’s “blooming onion” using a loaf of sourdough bread. I loved the idea. One of the most appealing things about a blooming onion,...
I thought I’d take some time to introduce a classic chinese breakfast item. Pronounced youtiao in chinese, these are also commonly referred to as chinese fried crullers. I’m not quite sure why this translation...
