Foodelicious!

It was pouring outside and there was no good movies to watch on TV, so, we both decided to make something and I thought why not make a decorated swiss roll since we have some dairy whipped cream left with strawberries.

So, we set out to make a decorated swiss roll... hehehhee.. but we couldnt decide on what design to make on the swiss roll. Hehehehe.. so, we bicker and end up with 2 designs on a roll.. My daughter decided on the cupcake motifs and I compliment it with green dots. Hehehehehe.. and very quickly, we have this.. and they are super yummy!

My daughter suggested that I make them into dainty rolls and sell..with cute motifs.. hahahahaha.. she is learning the trade quickly I see.

This is my first ever class project with a 12 years old girl. This girl has recently sat for her first major exam and now, waiting for result, her mama wanted her do something fun and useful. Hahahahaha.. and with that, her mama approached me to do a series of classes for her daughter. 

I suggested that since she will be leaving her primary school for good end of the year, it would be good for her daughter to start with a basic... make a cake for her teachers and mama agreed immediately! So, that started my first cake class with a 12 years old.

It was real fun teaching a 12 years old. She was chatty and quick in picking up the simple method of making a cake. She had just as much fun icing the cake.. hahahahhahaa.. and this is what she came up with..

Classes are on ad-hoc basis and do call for details such as fees, category, etc.

Something I did for an express order.. Hehehehe.. meaning, last minute order... The buyer wanted 5 sugee cakes nicely decorated for her clients who has tasted and like and requested for more. The buyer wasnt fussy about the design as long as the cake is as yummy as the first batch. Hehehehehe...

These were sold for RM160 with express charges.... Heh! heh! heh!

This is something I remembered about my childhood. Coconut candy was a big thing during my time as there was no Garrett popcorn or funky treats then. Life was simple and it was easy to please us. hehehehe.. simple ingredients like grated coconut, sugar and milk could give us so much thrill and mamas will always use this as a bribe. hahahahahaha..

I learnt how to make this when I was 10 years old and it was tedious to make but for a 10 years old, it was fun! hahahahahaha.. and over the years, I do make this off and on just for fun or to pack as gifts for people who appreciate such simple treat.

Anyway, this round I made a pandan flavor which is colored in green and a mixture of vanilla and rose for the pink ones... The pink ones are simply addictive! Woo hoo......

These were sold for a wedding party at RM25 for the square container.. RM35 for the round container and RM12 for the trial pack.. heh! heh! heh!

Each cake was sold at RM145 with ribbons and box. Yes, the box is no big shake but with less than 3 weeks to go, one cannot expect miracles! But anyway, my friend's boss was very happy with the cake and so were their clients..

Yup.. this cookie is a cure all, all time favorite!! yup, good to make when one is depressed and sad because it's so easy to make.. good to eat when one is down and feeling rotten because it taste soooooo goood!!, good to look at and smell heavenly when one is on a diet and have to resist such wicked temptations... Yup! this is it...

This big fat chewy chunky cookie has over the years gone thru many adjustments to arrive as it is today. For one, I cut down a bit of the sugar.. not too much, if not it will affect the chewiness.. added on lovely whole (mind you, not chopped or far far in between) round macadamias and generous handfuls of dark chocolate chunks. Yes, you heard me right.. dark chocolate chunks. I am not a fan of chocolate chips.. I find such tiny morsels very frustrating.. hence, always uses chunks whenever I can.... Hehehehehe...

So, when these chunks of dark chocolate melts into the cookie, it gives a heavenly aroma.. oooo.. and and and not forgetting.. when you sink your teeth into it..OOoooo..... heavenly!! and the nuts.. oooh.. you gotta try this!! The whole nuts just burst into this awesome nutty flavor in your mouth and together with the chunks of chocolate.. one cannot be faulted for thinking that one has died and gone to heaven!!

Yes, just like in any cookie, texture of the cookie is very important.. you cannot discount the fact that this cookie's texture is a winner.. really chewy but retain a light crisp on top simply make one eat till until drop! Hahahaha.,,.

Yes, these are being sold... and I have yet to work out the cost.. because I am busy stuffing my face with this cookie! Hahahahaha.. call to enquire..

A repeat of last year's creation... why not? since it was a sell out and this year, it was a request from the customers! Hahahahaha... These made perfect gift for all and what can you ask for for the price of RM25?? Good cheers, great flavor shortbread and most all, pretty looking thing to give!

Oh this is another item requested by my customers!! Well, even if they dont request, I will make this as I love this.. with the cool and rainy weather, it's so good to munch on this. The heat from the fresh ginger I used discreetly warms you up as you munch on this crispy and aromatic cookie.. Santa would be very happy with this! Hehehehe..

This was sold for RM25 each... and just like the shortbread above, it was a sold out! Again, I am blessed..

Christmas is the best time of the year!! For one, the weather is cool with lots of rain, my favorite, everything else is slowing down in anticipation of a new year.. what better time to bake and spread the spirit of giving? Hehehehe..

This year, I have decided to streamline my cakes.. Besides the fruitcakes, layer cakes and sugee cakes, I have added on a very warm and toasty Ginger cake with is so good with a good cup of tea and this year's creation, Cranberry pumpkin cake. The response to these 2 cakes were overwhelming!! As I type this, I am still getting enquiries about them! Hahaha.. thanks to my customers who bought them and gave them out as gifts! Yay!!

Oh yes.. those tied up with red ribbons are warm and toasty Ginger cake.. and those in burgandy ribbons are Cranberry pumpkin cake.... They are sold for RM35 each and dont say I didnt warn you.. they are addictive!!

And this.. is 3Kings for 2011. Hahahahaa.. same content.. a portion of sugee cake, fruitcake and layer cake all nicely packed up in a silver box with burgandy ribbons decorated with pretty Christmas decorations. Hehehe.. I have decided to go all silver this year..

This combo was sold for RM150 and it was a sold out!! Sold out... everything. even my extras were gone... I am truly blessed!

I have been having a macaroon week.. creating and coming up with new flavors and selling them. It has been exciting and yet very frustrating. Exciting because the creations are different from what can be found outside and around. Frustrating because sometimes, the macaroons fail flat on my face!! I am not sure.. it could be weather, with the rain pouring like horses from sky, the macaroons were not able to create "skin" before baking.. Sigh.. after awhile, I just put off making macaroons until the weather is sunny..

Yes, it cost quite a bit to fail as the almonds are extremely expensive lately. So, after many failures, I have been improved! Hehehehee... Happy Macaroons everyone!!

I have always wanted to create something local for macaroons.... and since I have bushes of pandan in my garden and they have been singing out to me to use them, I took up this challenge. It was not easy to create pandan macaroons with real pandan juice. Macaroons are delicate thing.. everything has to be measured accurately and adding pandan juice will affect the balance and everything has to be re-created.. after many many tries.. many many thrown aways.. I got it!!

Hehehehe.. yes, I could always use those ever readily available pandan paste but that wouldnt be nice. Pandan is something you need to use the original.. the paste or essence dont do justice and for some, it's rather horrible. As such, my pandan macaroons dont have the dark green color.. As for the filling.. hehehe.. this is my best creation.. gula melaka butter cream is not hard to make but I decided to create a bit of difference.. salted gula melaka! The balance of saltiness with sweetness was tricky but after a few tries, I got it! Hehehehehe..

Pairing these two, I created something awesome! Hehehehe.. I tested this on non-macaroons eater and after much persuasion, I got them to try and they love it!! They even took more than 2.. so... Yay!! yay!! yay!!..

To try this, it is a RM4 per pop! with a minimum of 20 pops... It will pop you!

Macaroons are something I make every school holidays when I was young.... yes, in those bygone days, we children never had much to amuse ourselves.. it was either books, handiwork of some sort, boardgames or visits to friends' house if mama permits. Yes, those were very boring times but we survived and we learn to be creative! Hahahaha....

Anyway, back to my macaroons, yes, I was 14 years old when I learnt to make this.. it was fairly simply and since there was always egg whites in the fridge and with recipe in hand, I set out to make this.. my first attempt was a failure.. partly because I didnt use the machine and instead, whisked the egg whites with the ever famous old fashion rotary whisk!! hahahhaa... I remembered I was miserable and didnt quite know what my mama would say when she saw the failed macaroons... well, I was more afraid that she would scold me for wasting her ingredients. I dont come from a rich family and every ingredient are never to be wasted.. till today, I have this habit of not wasting anything...

When my mama got home from work, saw the pile of very failed macaroons and me all nervous, she poked at the macaroons and told me to try again. Boy! was I relieved... and that night, she taught me how to operate the mixer.. I am still using the same mixer today... Things were made to last in those era..

The next day, I try again and this time, my mama called from work to remind me to check the oven temperature and make sure I got it right.... and viola!! my first batch of macaroons!! my first baking adventure and I conquered... the sense of achievement and success stuck to me forever... I loved it and will always love it. Hehehe..

So, for years, whenever I need to have a present real quick, I will always whip up a batch of macaroons. Although many people are not familiar with macaroons, they are very willing to try the ones that I give them. Maybe it is because I am a bit fanciful.. I usually add on colors and flavoring to make it attractive and once these people start.. hehehehe... they usually dont stop. Not even those who claim macaroons are too sweet! Ahhh... then again, what is life without a little bit of sugar once in awhile? Life is about living it and at time dangerously can be justified.. with a macaroon!Hahahaha..

Recently, I proposed this as a gift for a wedding that I did, the bride was seduced by this.... and so were all her guests! Hahahaa... the bride called from her honeymoon destination just to tell me that she will need to order another 20 or so more of this gifts as most of her guests are requesting for it...

And oh yes!! the people at my office who did try these are also enquiring about this.. and for that, I made some today!! These are really great with a cup of coffee.. The light, melt in the mouth texture simply is divine and the contrasting taste teasing the taste bud.. are the ingredients that make this so addictive...

So, are you keen to try something addictive like these macaroons?? Hehehe.. these are packed in 100gm and sold for RM35.. there are plenty for 100gm... and many cuppa time will be a smiling time...

This year is zooming by really very fast!! It's Raya time again!! It felt like it was just last week I was busy with the many Raya hampers but in fact, it's nearly a year ago.. Sigh.. I wish the days dont zoom by so fast when you have so many things to do.

Anyway, this year's Raya gift is centered on cakes. Partly because I am working and dont have the luxury of creating hampers, partly, I dont like to do repeats! Heh! heh! heh!.. The above are traditional indonesian layer cake all packed up nicely and prettily decorated! Hehehehe.. oh! for those of you who is wondering, these layer cakes are made using President butter.. which is the top of the range. With the on going halal issue with Golden Churn butter, all my cakes are now using President butter. Yes, this brand of butter is more expensive but I suppose this is the only butter that is on par with Golden churn. Oh.. I deviated from the topic! Hahahaa..

So, these pretty gifts are sold at RM180 and yes, there are limited stock only which means, first come first serve. Hehehe..

Oh yes, to all my Malay friends, clients and all, Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir Batin.. Be safe on the road and have a really jolly good time!

I wanted something exciting with my chocolate macarons.. I wanted something that is earth shattering! Hehehe.. at first, I wanted to pair these chocolate macarons with something unusual like chilies..yes, you heard me.. chilies. It's a rage in europe!! chilies and chocolates are the most happening thing since platform shoes... hehehe.. but since I was out of chilies and have yet to do my little research on what chilies to use, I ransacked my fridge for something I could use to make the cream and lo and behold!! I saw something I know it will give my chocolate macarons some excitement...

It is an orange.. the skin was so orange and fragrant and I know the fruit is juicy with the right balance of sweetness and tanginess.. I also know that orange and chocolate is like day and night but they are meant for each other! Hahahaha.. so, off I went to create an orange daiquiri cream.. it wasnt easy.. I had to balance the consitency with the sweetness and tanginess.. I like it really tangy.. really citrusy orange.. not just flat out sweet.. but with a balance of sweetness. So, after an hour of mixing.. I got this cream... a cream cheese base flavored with a very zesty and citrusy orange flavor... Delicious!

And together.. it is refreshing and delicious! Together, they make a happy pair.. hehehehe.. again, such pair are addictive... at RM3.50 each for a minimum order of 20!! Yay!!

Yes... if you are thinking that this is rich and dangerously yummy, you are right! I think that Chocolate & Hazelnut always work.. it's a safe combination.. and sometimes, safe is good.. hehehe..

So, you gotta try to know if this is a sure win combination... Hehehe.. RM3.50 per piece with a minimum order of 20 pieces of course! Oh.. by the way, I added a secret ingredient to give this safe combination a delicious "kick!".. hehee..

This!! This is addictive! This is an awesome combination... Didnt I say Rose is a very very versatile flavor.. This reminds me of a local love affair.. a marriage between something english like a rose with something local like lime. The lime cream is a self created cream.. hehehe.. using my lime curd and home made buttercream... the taste is exciting, heady and addictive... and together with Rose, they make a pair of happy couple! Hehehe.. and yes, that dark pink streak was added intentionally.. to make it sexy of course!

Try this! try this! These happy couples are sold for RM3.50 per piece with a minimum of 20 pieces... Hmmm.. I am back in lurve... lalalalalala...

Ok.. this is not one of my best creation.. I am not sure if it is the egg whites or is it the weather.. it was extremely dry and hot yesterday, so, perhaps that could the reason for this batch of Rose macarons not turning out the way I wanted them to. Sigh.. one cant be perfect..

Anyway, I will try this again.. because I like Rose.. I like the color and flavor.. I think Rose is very versatile.. it can be paired up with a lot of things and still maintain its signature without overpowering its partner... Just like this creation.. I paired it up with a velvety chocolate ganache flavored with rum.... the taste is simply DIVINE!! The rose flavor is delicate and it compliments the strong and smooth taste of chocolate ganache with rum..

These are sold for RM3.50 each with a minimum of 20 pieces.

Hehehehe.. this is for a new mama who just had a baby girl. The common practise of confinement practised by Asians requires one to abstain from some food as it is believed to be bad for health especially to a new mama who is said to be weak from childbirth and strain of having a new baby... So, one can imagine the limited choices of food a new mama can take and after a week or two, the new mama is bound to crave for something special... Hehehe.. within the limits of food allowed for confinement of course! So, when I was commissioned to make something nice for a new mama, I came up with macaroons...

This gift consist of a mixture of pistachios macaroons and Zesty Suzzy Lime macaroons and it was sold for RM80... I am sure the new mama will be going.. "woo hoooo!!!!" Hehehe..

I love the color green!! Do you? What is your favorite color??

I have always found green to be a very pleasing color.. maybe that's the reason why I always like nature.. my house must always have a garden, no matter how small it is.. there must be grass in my garden, there must lots of green in all sorts of different shades in my garden.. Green just make me really happy!! Even when I am sad, the color green never fail to lift up my spirit.. never fail to give me hope... Hehehehe... Green is my color of happiness...

So, when I was commissioned to make a batch of french macaroons for my customer who wanted them as gifts to a new mama who is in confinement, I boldly made them in green... hehehe.... I substituted the usual ground almonds with pistachios..(yes, I have to blend them up a few times to get that powder fine texture) for these macaroons and used a rich and velvety chocolate ganache for the filling.. The new mama is so going to feel pampered and special.. hehehe..

These were sold for RM4.00 each with a minimum of 20 pieces......