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Pork Floss Savoury Waffles

Hi there! After such a long hiatus, I am back!! Over a month, my new waffle maker has seen chaos like never before. I squeezed literally everything between this pair of hot griddles. Charred pork belly. Grilled mochi. Milk bread dough. Fluffy omelets. You name it. But sure, sure. I am not that extreme nonconformist…

First Ever Book Launch: Available on Amazon!

One chilly night in early August, I stuff myself and my Kindle into the heavy blanket. The lights are off. But I can’t seem to concentrate on my 4th read of Pride and Prejudice any longer. My mind keep going back to the children–the children in Lang Son and their kitchens. The 10m2 candle-lit cavern…

Low-fat, Low-gluten Cupcakes

Light and airy, melt in your mouth with a hint of vanilla and butter. Screw your regular fattening pound cake that will certainly leave you with an ever-increasing chance of life-threatening OBESITY accompanied by a sprinkle of not-so-mild DIABETES and an ever-decreasing sense of SELF-WORTH. Instead, follow my life-changing recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth…

Irresistible Krispy Kreme Donuts

Fluffy and steaming hot bread dough coated in a thick layer of sugary yet melt-in-mouth vanilla glaze. This is without a doubt a midnight craving EVERYBODY have. Either rushing out of your house in the middle of the night or rampaging your fridge, you will do EVERYTHING to possess these scrumptious donuts. Have I got…

Bột Chiên: Crispy Snack that Endured the Ages

Bột chiên was my all-time favorite snack/light meal. It embodies all you can ask for in a cripsy pan-fried mochi-like dough with savory eggs and pickled vegetables. Served with siracha and soy sauce, this has been one of the few street foods in Vietnam that withstand the test of time. Originated in China then became…

Thick-crusted Bologneses Pizza

The crumbs crackle away, releasing toasty aromas that filled the room like insense. Steam floats up from the crack. The scent of caramelized ripe tomato mingles with the savouriness of ground pork….Umm. Once you reach the crust’s interior, the crispy outter shell gives way to cloud-like, sweet bread. The porous texture disintegrates upon touch, coating…

Childhood Classics: Papparoti

When I was a kid, there was this huge papparoti store three blocks way from my house. I remember using my As from school to trade papparotis with my mom. I would savour the fluffy bread along with its crunchy coffee cookie crust on the front porch. And that would make my day. Sadly, the…

Summer Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

The other day when I was playing chess with my brother, I found fat drops of sweat trickling down my temple. In 33 degrees C weather, my thoughts became a homogenous runny blob and trailed away from the knight in D5 to a big scoop of ice cream disintegrating on my tongue. Oh for just…

Buttery Golden Brioche

Fluffy strands of bread mingle with the scent of butter and vanilla. The tender loaf will melt upon touch, leaving a hint of toasty goodness behind. Perfect for an afternoon tea. Ingredients (for 1 loaf of buttery goodness) 250 grams (2 cups) bread flour 30 grams (2 tablespoons) of sugar (caster sugar) 5 grams (1…

Arancini: Cheesy Italian Risotto Balls

Crispy outside and explosively cheesy inside. Once you bite in, the buttery breadcrumbs will mingle with the smoky ham and creamy risotto to create the most addicting taste ever. This dish is also an incredible way to rescue your leftover risotto and eat along a can of refreshing beer or coke. Wait no more and…

Chocolate Mocha Sponge Cake

Light and airy, rich and creamy. Melt-in-your-mouth chocolaty goodness upon cream upon melt-in-your-mouth chocolaty goodness upon cream. It doesn’t get much better than this. This 3-tiered cake takes 30 minutes to bake, 10 minutes to assemble, and no time to devour. I kid you not! Roll up your sleeves and let’s get baking. Ingredients (for…

Classy Checkerboard Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth subtle sweetness with a crafty and playful design, these are the exact that I have to describe the cookies. Being the perfect fit for your decorous teatime party, these buttery delights will leave your guest impressed and wanting for more. A chilly morning, I sat idle with a book on my lap resting my…