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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

What I do on my days off

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The other day Chef asked me what I did on my days off. When I told him that I made croissants and macarons, he looked a little bemused. ...
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Friday, June 18, 2010

Summer fruit tarts

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I love H Mart. The clean and spacious grocery store always have something exotic and intriguing for the adventurous to try. It is where I ...
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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Macarons and my crazy world

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My ex-colleague T used to tease me that I looked pissed when I was busy working. "No, it is just my face! I am definitely not unhappy...
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

My first strawberries picking

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The strawberries season at the south has officially began a few weeks ago. Like a child going to Disneyland for the very first time,I was v...
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Monday, May 03, 2010

My first fondant cake for a very special friend

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One of the objectives I set for myself during this period of unemployment is to practice my cake decorating skills. For people who know me, ...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

In full bloom and a recipe for coffee cake

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There's a cherry blossoms tree outside my apartment building that I am obsessed about when April rolls around. The first time I saw it i...
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Thursday, April 08, 2010

A new beginning and a recipe for Carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

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Sometime in life, one needs to make difficult decisions. Like leaving the job you love to be with the man you love. And yes, it is very diff...
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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Bake- A new favorite in Chicago

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I love checking out bakeries! Unfortunately, perhaps because of my profession, there isn't many that I would call favorite. I feel a lit...
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Sunday, February 28, 2010

On the 15th day of Chinese New Year

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In case you wonder, I haven't abandoned this blog! I am STILL here! Just want to take this opportunity to drop in to wish everyone who c...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Peach Tatin Cake

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I get asked a lot about how I like the winter/cold weather in Chicago by my Chicagoan colleagues. It also happened to be one of the question...
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