What’s baking
Japanese milk bread by hand (no milk powder)
Perfectly fluffy, tender bread with a subtle sweetness and richness. Skip the stand mixer and make this wonderful loaf completely by hand. One of my favorite parts about visiting Asia is eating the magically soft and fluffy bread. The glossy, golden brown crust breaks open to reveal…
What we love
What we love
What we love
Hi! My name is Hali
Welcome to Halicopter Away! I’m the baker, photographer, traveler, food lover behind this site, a place for mouthwatering bakes, whimsical creations, and my undying love for fresh baked bread.
I love traveling, eating, and traveling to eat. When I’m not on the road, you can find me in my San Francisco kitchen, baking, cooking, and experimenting with new recipes.
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my latest recipes
No bake coconut tart
This coconut tart has a thick no bake graham cracker crust topped with a smooth coconut cream layer. It’s lightly sweet, creamy, and vegan as…
Hojicha honey lavender cream bars
Earthy, buttery hojicha shortbread is topped with fragrant lavender cooked cream sweetened with honey. This unique dessert is a beautiful combination of earthy and floral…
Mini Basque cheesecakes
These cute mini Basque cheesecakes are baked in a muffin and have a sweet and crunchy Oreo crust. They’re the perfect one-bowl dessert to bake…
my latest travels
5 excellent vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Paris
Ah Paris – when I think back on my week-long trip to Paris I think of long, leisurely dinners filled with good wine and even…
Why you should visit Paris in the winter
The first time I visited Paris was in April. The gardens were green and lush, the perfectly manicured trees on the Champs d’Elysee waved gently…
A Traveler’s Reflection of 2019 (part 2)
You can read about part 1 of my travels here (which arguably is more exciting, since I go on a tour of Japan and Russia): A…
