A week ago I took a trip with my Dad to the land of the rising sun and I flew back just this weekend. And I already really REALLY want to go back. I’ve honestly never felt such a profound urge to go back to any country I’ve just recently visited before this one, but I guess I should’ve known this would happen. Japan was my ultimate dream destination when I was a kid, but as I grew up it kind of got pushed down the list by places like Europe, even Peru… Well now it’s back and it is very much on top. Heck I wouldn’t mind visiting it over and over in…
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Into the macaron bandwagon, and I don’t want to get out
Macarons are probably one of the easiest things a person can fall in love with. The endless possibilities in shell and filling combinations is mind-blowing, and whatever combination in colour and flavour one chooses, the results will almost always be a guaranteed winner. I mean just look at how adorable these things are! Making macarons has evolved from being intimidating to something really fun to do. Now I know this is only my third time making macarons, but it has been an incredible learning process. I think this is one of the things I love most about making these babies: I learn something new every single time. The difference in…
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Hi chocolate, it’s nice to matcha!
Did I really just write that title? I’m sorry. So I finally managed to track down some matcha powder some weeks ago, and unfortunately it’s not the sort I’m looking for. It seems like a really mild type of matcha. From what I’ve been seeing in photos, the concentrated one has a greener hue; and from what I’ve been reading, it has a stronger taste. I can barely taste my matcha in this bread. No, scratch that– I can only taste the matcha if I concentrate really really hard. If I close my eyes and really try to unlock my tastebuds, I can taste the wonderful green tea notes with…
