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Dec
26

Fluffy Roti nan/ naan

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Finally, I  found a good recipe for making Naan.  Thanks to the book “Back to the table” by Art Smith.   The author claimed that this recipe was given to him by two Pakistani sisters.. jazakallahukhayran.   The Naan turned out great – soft and fluffy.  And of course, it taste better than the ones you get …

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Dec
12

Durian doughnut

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Still on the topic of Durian.. this time using Durian as a filling for my doughnuts.  I always make my doughnut using the recipe I found in the “River Cottage Handbook”.  I absolutely adore Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall..  anyway, here is the recipe. Doughnuts 500 gm all purpose flour 200 ml milk (slightly warm) 100 gm unsalted …

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Dec
3

Durian crepe

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Durian season is here again..  and the trend now is making “Durian crepe”.  Actually, I think we’ve had it before, in the form of Durian pancake.. not much difference.  Only thing the word ‘crepe’ sells better, I think !  So, I’ve posted an article about making crepe before.  And this time I’m using the second …

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Dec
1

Making a cigarette cake

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Thank you to Cik Dina for ordering this cake.  I have posted the pic in my FB page yesterday and would also like to say thank you for all the ‘likes’ and comments.  The making of the cake was not difficult actually.   The cigarette box.. well, you guessed it.  It was fondant wrapped in edible …

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Nov
26

Curry puff pastry

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Karipap for afternoon tea.. this was our project for today, my daughter and me.  I’m quite suprised that my 13 year old girl knows how to crimp the karipap, albeit the slightly distorted and big edges.   Yay.. ada jugak bakat anak mak ni.   Anyway,  I’m sure you all know how to make curry …

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Nov
17

Lace mold and embossers

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This is the cake that I made for Cik Ayu for her wedding 2 days ago.. it was a last minute request.   Talking about last minute request, there was one time when a customer called me on the morning of her wedding day, asking if I have a spare cake.  I guest sometimes we do …

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Nov
12

Langkawi trip Nov 2012

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School holiday has begun and I think a lot of you are wondering where to take the kids during this time.. As for me, I had to go to Baling, Kedah to bring back my daughter’s belongings from her boarding school.   It was a long journey, about 4 to 5 hours from KL to Baling.  …

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Nov
5

Chocolate Pot de crème

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This is a very simple dessert to  make.. but you have to chill the custard, and wait a few hours till it is nice and cold, before finally tasting it.   It is said to be of a French-style dessert, I’m guessing due to the egg-rich custard base.   Anyway here is the recipe : 2 …

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Oct
29

Winners for “Sugarcraft’ book

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Here are the lucky winners.. Commentator no. 4, 11 and 6. Susanne Valentin says: I would love to wind a copy of the book. Ainul Azdean Oon says: Try my luck for the second time…Would be my “encyclopedia” for my current project thanks to my SIFU Kak Min… ^_^ MamaDot says: Wan Nursaiedah bt W.Ismail …

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Oct
17

3rd book,”Sugarcraft” giveaway

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Salam & hi to all readers.. yesterday I’ve posted in my FB on the new book.   This is the translated version of my first book “Kraf Gula”.  The contents are all the same, only in ENGLISH language. Price is slightly cheaper at RM28.00, and RM31 for Sabah/Sarawak. Table of contents : Excerpt : If you …

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