Cinnamon rolls is such an indulgent comfort food that I only have once in a while, although I truly wish I could have it every every day! Matcha cinnamon rolls add the perfect balance of smooth bitterness to the sweet cinnamon and glaze, and I don’t think I can go […]
The classic French macaron is always a crowd-pleaser! Macaron shells are only made with four simple ingredients that can most likely be found in any pantry. But to make these, many factors come into play from combining the ingredients all the way to the final bake. All it takes is […]
Matcha and red bean – two flavors that work amazingly well. The bitterness from the matcha and the sweetness of red bean (anko) paste balance each other well for this to be a classic combo. This is a variation of my Japanese Milk Bread recipe! There are some more ingredients […]
These NYC-style rainbow bagels are definitely more fun to eat than your average bagel! They were all the rage in Brooklyn several years ago. They can still be found in a few bagel shops today, but they’re not a common sight. Impress your friends and family with rainbow bagels and […]
Japanese Milk Bread, also known as shokupan (食パン), is amazingly soft, pull-apart bread that is a staple in most bakeries in Asia. This bread can be eaten on its own, toasted with butter, or topped with delicious spreads. It’s a very versatile bread and a staple in my home! Best […]
Scallion twists have been my nostalgic go-to Chinese bakery bread of choice. The bread is soft and buttery. The scallions pack so much flavor in the bread, and when baked with Japanese mayonnaise, it makes for an irresistible combo. Many Chinese bakeries will sell scallion twists, but oftentimes they are […]
Nothing says perfect summer dessert than a refreshing strawberry matcha tart! Although I would be totally content eating this at all times of the year. This tart was topped with some sakura essence merengues to give it an extra pop of color and a crispy texture to contrast with the […]
If you love all things pastry and macarons, you may have heard of the legendary pastry chef Pierre Hermé. Ispahan is undoubtedly one of my favorite flavor combinations, and Pierre Hermé’s Ispahan signature combination uses rose, lychee, and raspberries. This recipe was inspired by Pierre Hermé’s Ispahan macaron cake. It’s […]
Mizu yokan (水洋館) is a chilled traditional Japanese dessert (wagashi) and is made with red bean paste, agar agar, and sugar. I made this for the holiday Tanabata (七夕) which is every year on July 7th. It’s also known as the Star Festival has a romantic story background as well. […]
I’m a huge lover of NASA, space, and all things astronomy. And SpaceX is no different. The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch in May 2020 was one of the most exciting launches I’ve seen in a long time, and was an event that instilled some hope in humanity while this world […]