Happy Teachers' Day

Valrhona chocolate with espresso cookies

The mediocre teacher tells.  The good teacher explains.  The superior teacher demonstrates.  The great teacher inspires.  ~William A. Ward

A cake with character

I have a request for a small cake with minimum cream, butter and sugar. The first thing that came into my mind is Durian swiss roll. Why swiss roll?? First, its not a simple cake to master. I have tried and tested many recipes to get it right. Second, this recipe I am using, does not requires any artificial addictives (i.e no baking powder or soda and etc) and requires minimum sugar and butter. Third, it does not requires slabs of whipped or butter cream to decorate, as it looks good as it is. But why "a cake with character"? Well, the filling needs an acquired tasted to appreciate it, and its 100% fresh durian pulp. Its either you love or hate it. In addition, the sweetness from the fruit enhance the cake naturally.

Durian Swiss Roll

 Durian swiss roll , anyone???

Zara's Birthday Cake

Zara adores Dora, so this time round I decided to have a garden theme with Dora and Boots. Guess how old is Zara??..hehe..ok..i'm boring..the "2 " sign again.

Valrhona Framboise Fudge Cake
surrounded with organic strawberries and champagne grapes 

left: Valrhona + Raspberry Cupcake
right: Cranberry Cream Cheese

King of Fruits

Durian Cake

I have a love-hate relationship with durian, I hate the pungent stench when I'm not eating it. But simply love its creamy bittersweet flesh however it leaves a nasty aftertaste, plus anyone near you will know that you just had durian. The taste will linger in your mouth for hours.

Do you love or hate durian or are you confused like me?

Hand-made macarons boxes

Pretty things never fail to catch my eyes. I am amazed how Japanese pack their products, sooooo nice. Hence, now its my own handmade interpretation of packaging for my macarons.

I started with the box, the window, then the base and individual separator. It kept me busy for the whole day with multiple paper cuts all over my hands.

Luxury Cupcakes

I am crazy about bags, hence I love these brands too. I had so much fun making these cupcakes.Whilst busy with the cuppies, I am wondering how many cups I have got to make to afford a brikin...

Project Mickey Mouse

Mickey made of fondant

Everyone grew up with Mickey. What is not to like about this animated mouse? One of my favourite cartoon is where he is whistling, driving the train and dancing to the tune. So classic!! 

I feel happy making him, maybe it is because he is from the " Happiest place on earth". I am glad to see how he turn out with my clumsy hands. I hope our birthday boy likes it as much as i do. 

Pandan Kaya Cake

Poofy Puffs

Croqembouche with Chocolate Kahlua Mousse cake

Croqembouche is a tower of choux pastry dipped in chocolate bound with caramel. For this case, I have filled these pastries with Valrhona chocolate pastry cream, and decorated with almonds nibs, gold pearls,Valrhona crunchy balls and blue sugar sprinkles. This makes an excellent eye-catching center piece for any occasion.