Sunday, July 31, 2011

Pumpkin Poppy Scones

Scones are quick bread that originated from Scotland.

Pumpkin scones such as this is a popular  variation in Australia.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Pikelets on My Plate

Pikelets are small pancakes in Australia & New Zealand.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New Yorkie Cheesecake

Cheesecake was a popular dessert in Ancient Greece.

Today, NY-style cheesecake usually uses heavy cream and the filling is made from mainly cream cheese and eggs.


Friday, July 15, 2011

Easy Eggy Custard

Custard is a cooked mixture of milk/cream & egg yolks.

Plain-Jane Egg Tarts

Egg tarts are pastries that root from Hong Kong (Asia).


Thursday, July 14, 2011

Hazelate Friands


Hazelate = Hazelnut + Chocolate

Friands seem to be a spin-off from Financiers that were originated from France.

Usually, friands are made of almond-meal (ground), icing sugar and egg whites.

 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Strawberry Jam 2

Jam contains a minimum of 30g fruit and 60% sugar (per 100g jam).

Strawberries are popular fruits for jam-making.


Sunday, July 10, 2011

Semplice Focaccia

Semplice Focaccia - a simple oven-baked Italian flat bread made with olive oil & herb(s).

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Fruity Truffles

The original chocolate truffle was created in France in 1895 by M. Dufour.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Madeira Cake

Madeira is a spongecake in traditional English cookery.


Strawberry Jam