Posted by Admin Nov - 5 - 2012 Comments Off on Macarons
This is another first attempt, at macarons (read MA-CA-RONS) this time round. Since these cookies are so pricey, selling at $2.90 each and my kids have never tried them before, I decided to see whether I can make them instead. I found a great recipe from the net but now Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 31 - 2012 Comments Off on Red Velvet Cupcakes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The office was having a health talk and some activities in conjunction with breast cancer awareness month. So, at the very last minute, I decided to bake some cupcakes and decorate them with pink butter cream icing. I used the red velvet cupcake recipe but wanted them to be in Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 19 - 2012 Comments Off on Butter Cookies
My first attempt at making cookies and it was fairly easy, in my opinion. One thing’s for sure, I still prefer baking cakes to cookies as I can just leave the cake to bake in the oven and do not need to keep on checking on it. With cookies, Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 3 - 2012 Comments Off on New York Cheesecake Squares
I tried the New York cheesecake recipe yesterday and instead of spring form pan, decided to opt for a reactangle tray so that I can cut the cheesecake into squares. The recipe called for an hour of baking but probably needed only 40-45 minutes as I only made 1/4 of Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 1 - 2012 Comments Off on Pumpkin Cheesecake Attempt
I attempted my first baked cheesecake last weekend. I have to admit that I was terrified of the numerous problem some bakers encountered such as cracking, gooey half cooked cheesecake, etc. So, I decided to bake a very small recipe with only 250g of cream cheese. I also used the water Read More ...
Posted by Admin Sep - 26 - 2012 Comments Off on Jelly Birthday Cake
Getting Father In Law a Jelly Birthday Cake was my sis in law’s idea and I agreed it was a good one. Instead of having the regular birthday cake, jelly cake was unique and one suitable for the “older” generation as compared to sponge cakes. However, jelly cake tend to Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 20 - 2011 Comments Off on Cake From Aloha Bakery
I have been so bogged with my workload that it is hard to find time to prepare the Bento for my kids. With a range of events being held from Fridays to Sundays, weekends were practically like weekdays except that I had bored kids at home with their dad. I Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 20 - 2010 Comments Off on Spice Pumpkin Cake
Recipe courtesy of Duncan Hines. This wonderfully moist cake has pumpkin, crunchy nuts and a creamy vanilla icing. Enjoy the warm and spicy aroma as you apply your own decorative touches. Hands On Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Ingredients 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Read More ...
Posted by Admin Oct - 12 - 2010 Comments Off on Spooky Surprise Cupcakes
*Recipe courtesy of Duncan Hines. So deliciously simple, it’s scary! That’s the secret behind this recipe for moist chocolate cupcakes with a sweet cream cheese surprise filling. Scare up some smiles from your little monsters with these frightfully fun treats. Hands on Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients Read More ...
Posted by Admin Jun - 15 - 2010 Comments Off on Brownies and Cream Sandwich Cookies
Almost like ice cream sandwiches, but without the ice cream headache! Chocolate and vanilla are always an incredible combination, especially when it’s Duncan Hines Dark Fudge Brownies and Chocolate Chunks. Ingredients: 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Dark Fudge and Chocolate Chunks Brownie Mix 1 large egg 2 tbsp water 1/3 Read More ...