Category Archives: Baking

Baked yuzu yogurt cheesecake

Posted on February 18, 2016 by jothetartqueen

I’ve got another amazing yuzu recipe to share. Yes, I’ve gone a bit yuzu mad but I promise that this will be the last yuzu post I will be posting in a long while – till the next yuzu season! … Continue reading →

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Yuzu madeleines

Posted on January 29, 2016 by jothetartqueen

Winter in Japan can mean many things; one of them is yuzu season. That is something we ought to rejoice in. Yuzu are seasonal fruits grown in Japan only and that makes them really difficult to track down. As my … Continue reading →

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Matcha sablés

Posted on January 27, 2016 by jothetartqueen

Hi everyone, I hope that 2016 has been treating you well right from the start. I’m sorry for my lengthy absence. I’ve still been busy in the kitchen but did not have the time to blog. These are some awesome … Continue reading →

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Marron glacés (candied chestnuts)

Posted on November 19, 2015 by jothetartqueen

I’ve always been very intrigued by those glistening  pieces marrons sitting in big copper pots by a paticceria window, a sight that is so common in Italy especially when autumn  and winter approaches. I love these morsels ever since I … Continue reading →

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Best ever chocolate chip cookies

Posted on November 11, 2015 by jothetartqueen

This is my to go to recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I’ve tried plenty of recipes but this is the best one by a long shot. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been baking these chocolate chip … Continue reading →

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