Monthly Archives: March 2013

Spring time vanilla cookies

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jothetartqueen

Spring time sees the blossoming of beautiful flowers like the sakura and tulips. I may not be very much of a nature person but I am definitely a flower person through and through. The beauty of soon-to-bloom and blossoming flowers … Continue reading →

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Hot cross buns – Paul Hollywood’s recipe

Posted on March 21, 2013 by jothetartqueen

With Good Friday and Easter being a week away, I decided to start with my Easter baking with some hot cross buns. Growing up in Singapore meant that I hardly had the chance to go close to these buns. The … Continue reading →

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Vanilla espresso cupcakes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by jothetartqueen

When I was a little girl, I love chocolate – chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookies, chocolate cake, chocolate milkshake, you name it – I love them all. Maybe it’s because my dad is a huge chocoholic. Or maybe it’s just … Continue reading →

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Rich and moist dark chocolate bundt cake

Posted on March 9, 2013 by jothetartqueen

Some days you just need some cheering up. Maybe it’s been a day of gloom where you find yourself trudging along through menial yet necessary tasks, and you find yourself struggling to see the light at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate marble swirl bread (Tangzhong method)

Posted on March 2, 2013 by jothetartqueen

I don’t usually bake Asian style breads because I love my crusty loaves. However, this slightly sweet, fluffy swirl bread is actually pretty good. For those of you who prefer a sweet, light and fluffy Asian style bread, I would … Continue reading →

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