Fish Doll Mooncake 简易鱼儿公仔饼 (中英食谱教程）

Photo updated on 15 September 2018

I have never like GongZaiPeng 公仔饼  (meaning picture or doll biscuit in Cantonese) since young . My impression of them is a type of mooncake biscuit without lotus paste and shaped usually like a piggy and sold in a small basket. When I saw this special Peach Doll Mooncake at Kimmy's blog, I immediately bookmarked it. This recipe is different from the normal ones as lotus paste is mixed together with other ingredients to form the dough. I knew it's gonna be different with the addition of lotus paste, it will surely be tastier! 

Baked Chocolate Mooncakes 巧克力烤皮月饼 (中英食谱教程）

After making a batch of healthy Snowskin mooncake (without shortening) last week,  I have set aside time to bake these chocolate mooncakes yesterday. I love especially the heart shape ones which says, "I love you" in mandarin. These of course are meant for my the other half. :)

Healthy All Natural Snow-skin Mooncake 健康全天然材料冰皮月饼 （中英食谱教程）

Made these healthy snow-skin mooncakes two days ago. The tri-colour skin was inspired by my Cute Caterpillar Cookies recipe. I have adapted this recipe from my Rainbow Snow-skin mooncakes which do not use any shortening at all. As one who advocates healthy eating, I avoid using unhealthy ingredients like shortening if possible. I have replaced the shortening with extra virgin olive oil and it did not compromise on the skin texture as it is still soft and chewy. For this recipe, I have used HK Black sesame paste from Kwong Cheong Thye. ($12 for a 1 kg pack). I love the great selection of mooncake paste there!

前两天做了这些健康的冰皮月饼。三色冰皮的灵感是来自我的可爱毛毛虫饼干食谱。这个配方是取自我的彩虹冰皮月饼，也是免用白油的。我觉得白油不健康，所以从来都不用它。在这个食谱，我用特级初榨橄榄油来取代，完全没影响冰皮嚼劲和柔软的质感。包裹的馅料是在广祥泰买的香港黑芝麻蓉。（一公斤包装 $12）。

Guest Blogger Workshop with LGW on 16 August 2014 - Magic Custard Cake & German Butter Cookies (2)

8 lovely ladies (L to R) Gladys, June, Cecilia, Cerenna, Serene, Nanz, Ai Ru and Cebim joined me for an afternoon of fun bake-along session on 16 August 2014

I have the opportunity to conduct my second guest blogger Magic Custard Cake (MCC) and German Butter Cookies workshop two days ago due to demand after conducting my first blogger MCC baking workshop last month. 

I started the session by introducing the MCC and explaining how the magic took place during baking. As most would not have heard of or eaten this cake before as it is not sold in any bakery, I baked the original and chocolate flavoured ones this round for my participants to sample so that they have an appreciation of the finished product before they attempt to bake one.  

After the introduction and tasting of the mcc, I gave a detailed demonstration before the participants proceeded to do a hands-on. 

As you can see, we all had a fun filled afternoon baking together... 

   .....in a relax and cosy environment. :)

Anticipating for the magical moment while we examined the MCC that I did as part of the demonstration. Wow... THREE distinct layers of a souffle top, custard middle and kueh base!!! (love that top right hand photo below! :)) )..... tasting of cake and cookies freshly out of the oven over a cup of fruit tea while waiting for the bakes to be done.

 Checking the sides of the cake for the magical 3 layers....see the happy smiles? Hooray!!! =D>

I would like to thank Ethan of LessonsGoWhere and Lena of the The Baking Loft who have been great assistants to me and my dear hubby for capturing pictures of these special moments during the workshop. I also want to thank Brandt for sponsoring the recipe books - 'Simple Pleasures from the Kitchen' which I had given each participant a copy to bring home. 

I will be hosting my third MCC workshop in September. If you would like to join, you may indicate your interest by clicking on this link here so that you will be given priority when the workshop opens for registration.

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Quick and Easy Blueberry Yogurt Muffins 简易蓝莓优格马芬 （中英食谱教程）

Blueberries are in season and abundance this month. I used to pay $4.95 for a punnet of 125 grams. It has been on special promotion at supermarkets for the past weeks and cost about $2.50 per punnet. I bought 12 punnets at one go and half of it went into our stomachs (2 adults and 2 kids) in one day! You see, the blueberries we get here in Singapore are imported from the United States, thus they do not have a long shelf life and turn mouldy easily. So, we have to consume it as soon as possible. 

Key Lime Classic Cheesecake Tutorial Video Recipe 青柠经典芝士蛋糕 (中英食谱视频教程 )

Last Wednesday was my birthday. I didn't plan to bake a cake for myself initially as I wanted to chill and relax on that special day. However there was a sudden urge to bake that morning as I was craving for baked cheesecake! I immediately took out Carol's baking book and adpated her Lemon cheesecake (which I had bookmarked and on my to-bake list) to bake myself a Key Lime Cheesecake since I still had some Key Limes left after baking the Key Lime Meringue Tart  for my blog's 1st anniversary the week before.

Guest Blogger Workshop with LGW - Magic Custard Cake & German Butter Cookies (2)

I am pleased to announce my second blogger chef workshop conducting the Magic Custard Cake and German Butter Cookies due to popular demand. 

Chicken & Potato Pies 鸡肉马铃薯派 （中英食谱教程 ）

This is my favourite chicken and potato pie recipe which uses yoghurt to make the pastry dough. Yoghurt is one of my favourite baking ingredients as it has probiotics (good bacteria that can crowd out the harmful micro-organisms in our digestive tract which can cause intestinal infections), loaded with vitamins, power boosting proteins, bone-building calcium and many other benefits. Do click here to see my blog recipes which I have used yoghurt as an ingredient in my breads and cakes.  

Key Lime Meringue Tart - Blog 1st anniversary 青柠蛋白霜塔 - 落格一周年 (中英食谱教程）

Today, my blog turns 1 year old. I started this blog with the encouragement of my friends to share my baking experiences and recipes. Though I started baking three years ago, I only started blogging two years later as I was hesitant to start one due to my busy schedule. Being a stay home mum without any helper, my daily schedule is packed with activities like household chores, preparing meals, coaching kids, kids enrichment classes etc. I have to multi-task and run around fast to complete as many tasks as I can. (that has helped to keep me slim as well..haha! ) Thus, I can't bake as often as I would love to but am contented with the limited time I have and try to bake at least once a week.   

Healthy Non-Bake Mango Cheesecake 免烤芒果芝士蛋糕健康食谱 （中英食谱教程）

Wordless Wednesday......

Pierre Herme's Sable Viennois (Danish Butter Cookies) 丹麦牛油饼干 （中英食谱）

This is one of my favourite butter cookie recipe which I would like to recommend to you. This recipe is adapted from Pierre Herme's pastry cookbook from Shirley's blog. Pierre Hermé is a French pastry chef most famous for his macarons (click here for his macaron recipe), many of which have unusual flavor combinations. French Vogue magazine dubbed him "The Picasso of Pastry." 

Guest Blogger Workshop with LGW on 5 July 2014 - Magic Custard Cake & German Butter Cookies (1)

8 lovely ladies, (L to R) Emily, Patricia, Cecilia, Joane, Phoebii, Pamela, Yenn Theng and Cheryl joined me for an afternoon of fun bake-along session on 5 July 2014

It has always been my dream to conduct a baking class one day since I picked up baking three years ago. Teaching is not new to me as I used to be a music teacher. This dream is fulfilled much earlier by LessonsGoWhere (LGW) when they approached me about a month ago and invited me to be a blogger chef to conduct my own baking lesson. I am truly thankful to LGW for giving me this opportunity to host my first baking workshop and also the first Magic Custard Cake baking class ever conducted! I also want to give thanks and glory to God who has blessed me and guided me along my baking journey with great support from family and friends. 

Crisp Chocolate Bites (William Sonoma) 外脆内软的巧克力饼干（中英食谱教程）

I almost forgot that I have a copy of The William Sonoma baking book until I saw Zoe's post on the crisp chocolate bites. You see, the problem with me is I am attracted to recipe books since I started baking 3 years ago. I did a recent count and realised that my collection has almost hit 100! I have to refrain myself from buying any more as I haven't even finish a quarter of the collection and many are still new and shrinkwrapped! 

Guest Blogger Workshop with Lessons Go Where

Have you heard of Lessons Go Where (LGW) ? I haven't until I was approached to collaborate with them to host my own baking class. 

German Melt-In-The-Mouth Butter Cookies 德国酥饼 (中英食谱教程）

These German butter cookies are loved by many who have tried it as it simply melts in your mouth. My first attempt of these cookies was two years ago and it was love at first bite! ;) 

Easy ABC Fruits Crumble 简易水果金宝 (中英食谱教程）

Few days ago, when I saw Ann's easy apple crumble at her blog, I bookmarked it right away. Firstly, I have not bake any crumble before and secondly, it is the easiest crumble recipe that I have ever come across. Being a busy mum, I am always in search for a quick and simple recipe which will come in handy anytime. 

Cream Cheese Pound Cake 奶油奶酪磅蛋糕 (中英食谱教程）

If you have been following my blog, you would already know that my hubby simply adores cream cheese and prefers cakes without cream and that was why I created the Rose Cheesecake for our 14th wedding anniversary last month. For this year Father's day, I made him this simple cream cheese pound cake which is his favourite pound cake thus far. 

Baked pasta with homemade cream sauce 自制奶酱焗通心粉 (中英食谱教程)

Last week, my 12 year old girl tried to replicate a homemade pasta dish which I have cooked before using homemade cream sauce and I must say it's a success and well done for her first attempt! 

Matcha Crepes 抹茶​可丽饼 (中英食谱教程）

It's the June school holiday, with the kids around at home, I am busier and I definitely missed my quiet mornings, haha!

Non-Bake Rose Cheesecake Video Tutorial recipe 玫瑰免烤芝士蛋糕 (中英食谱视频教程)

To celebrate my 14th wedding anniversary, I came up with this healthy non-bake cheesecake recipe which uses all natural ingredients. You will love the fragrance of rose with each bite and it makes you feel romantic too!