♥ Steamed Pumpkin Mochi ♥

When pumpkins are in season, their sweetness are absolutely perfect for making desserts. Did I mention I made pumpkins out of pumpkins? These mini pumpkin rice cakes are a great dim sum treat in Shanghai cuisine. So delicate, chewy and soft; filled with red bean paste and steamed in...

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♥ Gingerbread Men Cookies ♥

Few years ago, I made gingerbread men and women to celebrate Christmas. The old recipe was not shared on the blog because it wasn't beautiful enough until I find the perfect one up here. These mini gingerbread men smell absolutely wonderful with the scent of cinnamon and ginger, which...

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♥ Warabimochi ♥

Do you know about warabimochi? Originated from Japan, it is one of the popular Japanese wagashi widely known by everybody especially in Kansai. It has a jelly texture made with bracken starch, commonly served with a generous coating of Kinako, aka roasted soybean powder,...

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♥ Chinese Salted Egg ♥

Have you ever made your own salted egg? They can pretty much put in everything. In steamed minced pork, serve with barbecued pork rice, or simply just a bowl of steamed rice. The eggs are to marinade in brine for at least a month. As an adaptation, I only added a few spices which...

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