I spent a quiet morning on Christmas eve hopping from one blog to another, reading how others are celebrating this festive seasons; and admiring gorgeous cakes[...]

Somehow the clock seems to tick at a faster pace in the cyberworld than real life. It has already been two years since I started this blog. In fact, I'm two[...]

Just like the fast few years, I made a cake to celebrate this year's Father's Day, last Sunday. It was only two days ago that I realised that Father's Day[...]

Time has zoomed passed so fast that unknowingly, another year has gone by. It seems like my son has grown up at such a tremendous speed that I have no choice[...]

I have finally forced myself to sit in front of the computer to update this long neglected blog. It is really unusual for me not to post anything for more than[...]

I have never thought that I would venture into making baked mooncakes. I chickened out after going through the ingredient list for making traditional baked[...]

It seems like I am running into this dangerous situation that I will probably abandon this blog for good. It also doesn't help that we will be away for most[...]

The past few weeks have been an emotional roller coaster for me. Too many things have happened...and it was only yesterday that I managed to feel 'settled[...]

This is the second time I am visiting Beijing. Unlike the previous trip in autumn, it is freezing cold during this time of the year. Temperatures can get below[...]

There is this nice little park at the apartment we are staying. It is very well maintenance and has got a nice landscaping design. There are a couple of garden[...]

Although it may appear that we are on a long vacation here in Beijing, the fact is, we spend our weekdays carrying out activities just the way we would[...]

It was love at first sight when I first set foot on Shicha Hai (什刹海) early autumn this year. I did the touristy thing...a rickshaw hutong tour. I didn't[...]

I did it! I have finally convinced myself that I am able to make these Chinese steamed buns. I have been wanting to make these for ages but I don't seem to be[...]

I have been extra slow in baking cookies for this festive season. Partly because I didn't have any intention to make any cookies, and partly I guess age is[...]

If you pick up any baking books written by Japanese authors, chances are, the first recipe that appears at the basic cake making section will be a Strawberry[...]