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11 May 2013
Mocha chiffon cake with buttercream frosting
It was my brother’s birthday recently and his favorite cake is mocha chiffon. Like a dutiful little sister, I decided to make him a mocha chiffon cake for his (...)
9 January 2026
Coconut Macaroon
This recipe is one of my favourites because it’s easy, straightforward and I love Coconut Macaroons. It’s great to bring to children’s parties or any (...)
10 October 2010
Bicho bicho filipino doughnut
Bicho Bicho is a traditional Filipino doughnut so good they had to name it twice. Yep, one bicho is just not enough It’s great for breakfast especially served (...)
23 January 2011
Leche flan filipino milk custard
Leche Flan is a Filipino type of custard flan. Literally translated it means milk flan. The flan however, is a dish stemming from the Roman times when (...)
23 August 2014
Potato gratin
It’s Winter again and yes, I know it’s been over a year since my last post. For anyone who reads this blog, (yes, this means you!) sorry for the long delay. (...)
9 January 2026
Pesa
Pesa is a lovely, easy-to-make comfort dish which is delicious served with steamed rice. It’s a great dish to make when you need to prepare a quick savoury and (...)
26 January 2012
Pavlova - classic meringue dessert with fruits
The Pavlova was created in honor of the Russian ballet dancer Anna Matveyevna Pavlova after she toured Australia and New Zealand in the 1920’s. She was a (...)
7 July 2011
Chocolate Cupcakes
I recently had occasion to make cupcakes and I thought this time I’d use some white chocolate frosting..I love chocolate in any way, shape or form and I like (...)
7 December 2011
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
I broke my stand mixer not too long ago and this precipitated a need to buy a new one. I’ve wanted a KitchenAid mixer for a while now but had never bought one (...)
7 April 2016
Steamed Cakes
Hi dear blog …..it’s been almost a year again since my last post so I guess it’s time for another update. I will strive to maintain you a bit more than I have (...)
17 January 2026
Easy weeknight creamy chicken and mushroom pasta
I’m not a mother but I imagine one of the most challenging aspects of being one is cooking something delicious for your family every single night. I greatly (...)
31 December 2012
Mixed Paella
For last night’s New Year’s Eve dinner, I decided to make Mixed Paella. The Paella is a rice dish that originates from Valencia, Spain. Although many forms of (...)
8 May 2011
Healthy breakfast muffins with berries and chocolate
It’s Mother’s Day and as a gesture of my appreciation for one of the nicest mothers I’ve ever known, I made my mum a batch of *healthy* breakfast muffins. They (...)
24 April 2011
Date Scones
A scone is a British type of quick bread originating from Scotland. It was originally made in a round, flat form and baked in a griddle. After baking, it was (...)
3 February 2013
Egg Pie
Egg pies are one of those kinds of dishes that take me back to my childhood. I used to love eating egg pies, especially when they were cool, straight out of (...)
18 January 2026
Roast chicken, cranberry and walnut sandwiches
Ever wanted a light, enjoyable dinner that is nutritious and very tasty? Tonight, I did. So I made Chicken, Cranberry and Walnut Sandwiches. It the easiest (...)
12 January 2013
Stir Fried Vegetables
Stir frying is a general term used to describe a Chinese cooking technique (chǎo) which involves heating a small amount of oil in a wok before adding spices (...)
29 December 2012
Honey Mustard Salmon
It’s been a while since my last post as I have not had a lot of time (or to be honest, inclination) to blog over the past year. I had considered the idea of (...)
19 August 2011
Brazo de mercedes filipino custard filled meringue roll
Brazo de Mercedes is a traditional Filipino dessert consisting of a custard filled meringue roll. The name literally translates to “arm of Mercedes”. The (...)
21 May 2011
Rocky Road Cupcakes
I have a long and abiding interest in cupcakes. I love their versatility and convenience – they’re relatively easy to transport and good for giving as gifts or (...)
3 March 2013
Chocolate mousse recipe for easy and delicious dessert
This chocolate mousse is very simple to make and delicious too. It’s a great choice when you want to make dessert in advance but don’t want to spend a lot of (...)
29 December 2011
Macarons
What is deliciously light, chewy, and can almost always guarantee a smile no matter how long or grey the day may be? What else but theMacaron ? The Lindt (...)
19 May 2026
Pinakbet: filipino vegetable dish from ilocos
Pinakbét (which is also known as pakbét) is traditional Filipino vegetable dish from the Ilocos region of the Philippines. The name Pinakbét comes from the (...)
