Monthly Archives: February 2014

Ciao Italia VII: Naples

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Naples was our last stop of our Italy travels and it rounded off our trip on a high. Prior to our trip, we keep hearing others telling us to take extra care in Naples because they hear that it is dangerous. … Continue reading →

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Rose macarons

Posted on February 18, 2014 by jothetartqueen

I’ve never been a huge fan of rose but I’m beginning to love the its delicate and subtle flavour more and more. I have never picked a rose macaron if I had to choose just one or two from a … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s day rose macarons

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Hi everyone, Happy  Valentine’s day! I’ve made some rose macarons for this special day. Will be sharing the recipe later. Hope all of you are having a very love(ly) day! Enjoy your weekends! x, jo

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Raspberry and blackberry white chocolate tart

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Dear readers, How was your weekend? I hope you had a good, restful one. I baked this raspberry and blackberry white chocolate tart just over the weekend because of the numerous requests (I’m embarrassed by the number) that J have … Continue reading →

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Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Chinese New Year is barely over and Valentine’s day is just around the corner. J and I don’t formally celebrate Valentine’s day. There are not grand plans for this day but we would always do something small like have a … Continue reading →

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