Chestnut Cake with Bavarian Cream 小型栗子蛋糕

I must be nuts...more chestnut. After the mango fever this summer, I am nuts about chestnut in the winter. After the previous chestnut cake and the chocolate chestnut cake , I am onto another recipe with Bavarian cream. Instead of a big 8 or 9 inch cake this time, a mini version like petite four is made. Although there is more work involved, it is very worthwhile. It is what making desserts is all about: dedication, hard work and "heart" work. If you put your heart into it, it will blossom into something that is enjoyable. Then all the hard work is rewarded.

New Classes 新班開鑼

After taking a break in December, baking classes are back in the coming new year. Chinese New Year is a bit early for 2012. In order to prepare for it, I have designed some classes to make traditional steamed cake. Click here for details.


十二月休息了一個月之後,新班迎接虎年即將開鑼啦! 有多款中式糕點與大家分享。詳情這點擊這裏 。

Mini Fruit Tarts 袖珍水果撻

These little munchkins are good for parties, potlucks, or to end any dinner. You don't need to worry about cutting a big tart; just pick up one and bite right into it. After pre-baking the tart crust, you can put in any pastry cream, Sabayon, Bavarian cream or custard in the bottom, then top it with any fruits you like and it will surely please any palate.

Christmas Gingerbread Cookies 聖誕姜餅曲奇

I wonder when this tradition began: baking cookies for Christmas. Cookie recipes are all over the place especially over the web. I am not a big fan of cookies but my daughter wants to make some for her friends. So I let her do every thing...except for writing up this post, of course.

Clay Pot Rice with Chinese Sausages 臘味煲仔飯

I know we are blessed to live in Los Angeles, especially during the wintertime. Winter in Southern California is mild compared to the rest of the country. The normal daytime highs are in the 60's and nighttime lows are around the 40's. Although we don't usually get below freezing temperatures, it is still considered to be cold by many of us.