Yuzu. I don't have a list of botanical facts I can tell you about this fruit other than it's similar to a lemon and its skin looks like cellulite. If you've never heard of this citrus, the one thing you should know is that it's incredibly aromatic. And strong. And very healthy for you. (I [...]
Category: dessert
Earl Grey and Pistachio Profiteroles
Profiteroles. As opposed to Cream Puffs which are filled with whipped cream and the occasional fruit, profiteroles are often filled with ice cream or pastry cream. I had some Earl Grey Pastry Cream left over from a previous baking project, and decided to use it as a filling for these profiteroles! These puffs are inspired [...]
Earl Grey Pastry Cream
Ever since I've discovered how to make earl grey pastry cream, I've been meaning to do a step-by-step photo post. I first came up with the recipe for this Earl Grey Pie for a Pi day wedding last year. I modeled the pie after Pie Hole's Earl Grey pie and the recipe has been adapted from Tartine [...]
Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
It's October and once again, I'm asking myself where the time has gone. I've already been in school for over a month now and we've started preparing for midterms. Despite it, October is one of my favorite months. I'm currently in Southern California where it seems as if summer wants to extend her stay. To [...]
Carrot Cake
"What've you been up to?" is the question I have encountered most, yet have no idea how to respond. Part of it is because I have been attending to the most random this and that of chores and errands, yet another part sheepishly acknowledges the sleeping-relaxing-and-doing-nothing part of my summer. Nonetheless, I cannot believe school [...]