February 26, 2020
by admin
0 comments
I baked bread for the first time two weeks ago. It’s amazing what four basic ingredients – plain flour, warm water, dry yeast, and sea salt – plus an oven can achieve. I had also added some fresh rosemary and … Continue reading
May 4, 2018
by DSD
0 comments
I’ve been reading online about the Messy Bun (髒髒包) which is all the rage now in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. For those who are still unaware, this is a croissant coated with a thick layer of chocolate, dusted … Continue reading
August 8, 2017
by DSD
0 comments
The Brinata – the queen piece, wrapped in white paper with a pink ribbon – summons you. You gently lay the cheese in the middle of the desk and begin to undress it, slowly peeling away the wrappings to reveal … Continue reading
March 24, 2017
by DSD
1 Comment
I work in the CBD area, not far from Barangaroo, and have found my favourite cafe to hang out in for a lunch getaway from the office. Tucked away in a street corner is The Rabbit Hole, as if it’s … Continue reading
December 9, 2016
by DSD
0 comments
I spent three days in Taichung last weekend and one of the shops I went to was Miyahara. They are famous for their ice cream, cookies and chocolate. I love the fine print – words of wisdom indeed – on … Continue reading
November 9, 2016
by DSD
0 comments
I’m one of those people who can take off and go on an impromptu trip. Like I don’t need to plan months in advance. Make that days for me. And so I took myself off to Bangkok at the last … Continue reading
September 14, 2016
by DSD
1 Comment
I only had 1.5 days in London, but one of the places I had to visit was Borough Market, the farmers market near London Bridge tube station. It’s a foodie’s haven and a great place to try out my new … Continue reading
May 28, 2015
by DSD
0 comments
The gourmet world’s interpretation of Chinoiserie chic – Molten Egg Yolk Custard Croissant (流奶黄牛角包) from Urban Bakery. The perfect child of a French-Chinese marriage with all the buttery goodness of French puff pastry with caramelized bits of almonds dusted with … Continue reading
March 8, 2015
by DSD
0 comments
For what seems rather ridiculous to me since I consider myself quite an adventurous eater, I ate Poon Choi for the first time today in the almost five years I have been in Hong Kong. From Wu Kau Tang we … Continue reading
February 9, 2015
by DSD
0 comments
During my recent trip to Australia I also made a pit stop at Adelaide. It was my first time there and I was primarily there to visit an aunt. My aunt and her husband took me around and one of … Continue reading