Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dark chocolate and candied ginger sablés

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

I admit that I forgot about these wonderful sables until my sis and my best friend started  separate yet simultaneous conversations about chocolate chip cookies this week. It seems that fate would have me bake up some of cookies, or … Continue reading →

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Dark chocolate sorbet

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I’ve been in a sorbet phase for the past couple of weeks. Made this intensely dark and rich chocolate sorbet, a huge contrast to the light and refreshing kiwi sorbet. I know that you will probably not believe me when … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

YouTube sent me a notification a couple of days ago about my wedding video that I had previously uploaded. As I re-watched the video, I started to reminisce about the day J and I got married. That was one beautiful … Continue reading →

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Chocolate lavender tart

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

It is just a day to Valentine’s day. I don’t really give any special meaning to a commercial day as such and I don’t expect a big bouquet of flowers or a big present from J. I think that the … Continue reading →

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Homemade kiwi sorbet

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I know it’s bitter cold in Europe (it’s indeed surreal to see the waterways and canels in Venice frozen!). Conversely, it’s maddeningly warm in Singapore. What’s with the weather these days? The best decision that I made all day was … Continue reading →

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