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There are many forms of units in measuring out the amount of ingredients needed but I personally like to use a weighing scale to measure out the quantity needed and these are some of the reasons why. 1. Faster and easier Using a weighing scale allows you to prepare the amount of ingredients needed in […]

Most people would know that avocados are good for health but do you know that it can also be used as a replacement for butter in baking? Avocados are commonly found in salads, juices and milkshakes but sometimes they can be found in cakes too! Being a health food, avocados are packed with lots of […]

Heavy whipping cream is a commonly found ingredient in most desserts, soups, sauces and pasta. Heavy whipping cream is a high-butterfat liquid that is skimmed off milk during the homogenization process. This fatty layer contains about 40 percent of fat and don’t you even think about the amount of calories found inside heavy whipping cream! […]

Doesn’t the slight mention of “lemon” make you salivate? This small, yellow fruit contains lots of vitamins and although they taste acidic, they are actually alkaline in the body. As lemons are one of the most alkaline forming food, they are great for balancing out the pH of our bodies. Besides that, lemons also have […]

Ever wondered why your macaron did not turn out the way a macaron should be? This occurred to me many times when I was making macarons and so I thought this post would be useful to those trying to make the perfect macarons 🙂 *Batter refers to when the dry ingredients have been added into […]

Tarts are not only pretty to look at but also delicious 🙂 I personally am a big fan of tarts as I LOVE the biscuit tart base. A good tart crust should only crumble when it is in your mouth and not when you try to cut or hold it. Also, look for fillings that […]

Chocolate on its own is already a treat but imagine enjoying chocolate with a nice glass of alcohol. Isn’t that just pure happiness? Some people prefer to have their chocolate with a drink that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate such as black coffee while others like to make their chocolate even sweeter and […]

Don’t we all want to enjoy your cake and not think about the amount of calories present? For higher fat ingredients that are present in your recipe, try these simple swaps! You can try substituting the entire amount or a portion of the amount of these high fat ingredient so as to reduce the fat […]

Don’t you just love the idea of going to a well-planned, fun-filled  party with GOOD food? Parties are often a great time for people to get together and bond but everything gets better and of course sweeter with deliciously made desserts 🙂 I love having dessert tables at my parties as the wide variety of prettily […]

Ever wondered what it means when recipes call for “cream butter and sugar”, “cut fat into flour mixture”… … Even if you are familiar with what these baking terms mean, it is useful to know the proper techniques. So here’s a guide to common baking terms and useful tips that would come in handy when […]