For many people, September heralds the start of Pumpkin Spice Latte season. And don’t get we wrong, I am an unabashed fan of all things pumpkin spice (can’t wait to get my first PSL soon!). But for me, September is also a very special time of year for mooncakes.
Rich chocolate ganache and strawberry jam are sandwiched in between buttery chocolate and pistachio shortbread cookies. The rich, chocolatey, and nutty flavors of the cookies and ganache are balanced perfectly by the bright tartness of the jam. The only thing better than a shortbread cookie is TWO shortbread cookies filled with chocolate ganache and jam. …
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Day 0 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 Sourdough, the most frustrating of breads. It’s so simple – just flour, water, and salt. But why then does my kitchen look like a sourdough massacre war zone after I bake a loaf of bread?
These soft sugar cookies are vegan and gluten-free with a bright, lemony flavor. Light and moist with just a bit of chew, these cookies are perfect for dessert, a light snack, or even breakfast, because, why not? The story of these cookies starts with a trip to Costco. I thought I was going for a …
Day 0 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 On today’s entry into the bread diaries, I’m delving into a fun little weekend experiment where I used my feet to make a loaf of sourdough bread. Or as I like to call it, “sour-toe” bread. And no, …
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These soft and fluffy hedgehog bread rolls have to be one of the cutest things that have come out of my oven. Made with sweet enriched dough, they taste so good you won’t feel bad taking a bite out of there cute little heads. One of my favorite parts of baking is creating something fun …
These super fudgy and chocolatey brownies are so rich and decadent you won’t even realize that they’re made with avocados and bananas. These two ingredients make these a healthier brownie recipe that is packed with fruits and veggies. My favorite kinds of brownies are the ones that are so fudgy, they’re almost more batter than …
Learn how to bake homemade sourdough bread with a crackling crust and beautiful chew. This simple recipe is perfect for beginners learning how to make their first artisan loaf. There’s no better feeling than slicing into your first fresh, crusty loaf of artisan sourdough bread. A beautiful crust falls open to reveal a soft, moist …
Learn how to make Hokkaido baked cheese tarts that taste as delicious as the original from Japan. A creamy baked cheese center oozes out of perfect flaky shortcrust. One of the most memorable desserts I had in Japan was baked cheese tarts. Japanese baked cheese tarts are similar to cheesecake, but have a very distinct …
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Day 0 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 My first attempt at baking croissants was an absolute fail, though that certainly didn’t stop me from eating the whole batch. For my second attempt, I incorporated key learnings from my first batch, and this time managed to produce a halfway decent batch. Were they perfect? No! But …
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