It is an entremet with banana mousse, vanilla chantilly whipped cream and chocolate tofu cream sandwiched between springy almond sponge. The banana layer almost gave me a heart attack (though unlikely). I used some really ripe, soggy, close to rotting bananas that were just barely swimming in their own juice. I added lemon juice, blendedContinue reading “B-Caraibe (A Vanilla-Chocolate-Banana Entremet)”
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Sesame Chocolate Entremet
. . I’ve been sick the past few days, since I went off medication. My cousin’s passing still feels like a blur– like its half real and half a nightmare. So much like a dream that most of the time I still believe he’s alive and not suddenly without heartbeat. The last time something likeContinue reading “Sesame Chocolate Entremet”
Matcha Black Sesame Entremet with White Sesame Nougatine
This recipe is completely inspired by Evan’s Kitchen ramblings, one of the most visually appealing blogs, made more awesome by Evan’s generosity in providing recipes. Evan’s recipe for Matcha Black Sesame Entremet can be found here. I’ve been meaning to make something different from what I usually do. To challenge myself with an entremet. AccordingContinue reading “Matcha Black Sesame Entremet with White Sesame Nougatine”
Marbled Pound Cake with Perfected Mock ‘Buttercream’ (Whole Wheat, Low Fat & w Vegan option)
What happened on New Year’s eve? . I: Watched 3 hours of Lizzie McGuire while waiting for Show Luo to magically appear on my television screen. Yes, I’m on a ‘Lizzie McGuire’ streak right now. Season 2 already, by the way. Watched a giant beetle crawl over the television screen but couldn’t pick up enoughContinue reading “Marbled Pound Cake with Perfected Mock ‘Buttercream’ (Whole Wheat, Low Fat & w Vegan option)”
Best Muffins Ever! (w Vegan option, also low fat and whole wheat)
This girl hates shopping… for clothes. Hours of absolute boredom. Feet swollen. And 500 bucks later, the lady of the house got me enough clothes to fill up my wardrobe (which she had so nicely emptied out). Feigned enthusiasm got back genuine enthusiasm from the lady of the house who happily declared how ugly I was andContinue reading “Best Muffins Ever! (w Vegan option, also low fat and whole wheat)”
A Rich Chocolate Cake (fat free and with an unexpected ingredient)
. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY!!! – My mummy is my best friend and the most beautiful woman in the world! (I’ll bet your mom is the most beautiful woman in the world to you too… unless well… you think she isn’t) Mummy turns … _____years old this year (I’m not supposed to reveal her age. AContinue reading “A Rich Chocolate Cake (fat free and with an unexpected ingredient)”
Banana Bonanza– Banana Sponge Cake
I’ve always enjoyed eating banana cakes, especially the ones available from Malaysia. But preservatives and the GIANT amount of oil (more oil than actual bananas) made my mum refuse to buy them for me anymore. I used to be able to eat one loaf of that cake between breakfast and lunch! And never did IContinue reading “Banana Bonanza– Banana Sponge Cake”
My First Success: Steamed Chocolate Chip Cake
I warped an egg cake recipe from my mum’s taiwanese cookbook to make it chocolaty! Its my first successful recipe because I finally have my very own 2-in-1 oven, a hand mixer and a blender! My mum loves banana cake and wants a guiltless treat so I’m going to experiment for the perfect fat free one forContinue reading “My First Success: Steamed Chocolate Chip Cake”
a dessert diet 