Japanese Style Rare (No-bake) Raspberry Tofu Cheesecake

I have been wanting to do some “healthy” cheesecake for my little boy who adores cheesecake as his desserts.  Cheesecake usually gives people the impression as a sinful and fattening dessert with full fat cream cheese, heavy cream and heavy dose of sugar.  So I started doing my research again, hoping to find cheesecake recipes … Read more

Easter Bunnies (Black Sesame Paste 黑芝麻包 Steamed Buns – Steamed Baos)

Suddenly I have this craving for Black Sesame Paste Buns.  I wish to reminiscent the taste of Black Sesame Bao that I ate at Bao Jin Tian long ago.  So I decided to do it myself.  Since Easter is coming, I decided to make Bunny buns. I did some research and looked around for recipes, … Read more

Cute Animals Steamed Buns (Chinese Bao)

  Buns before steaming.  Buns after steaming. Recently I have been quite fascinated by the cute looking animal buns that I decided that I should try doing some myself as well.  This is also to satisfy my cravings for some steamed buns (or Baos) as well.  As I do not have the machine, I kneaded … Read more

JB – New Hipster Malls (Paradigm Mall, Ikea Mall, Dato Onn Aeon)

In 2017, there are 3 new hip malls being added to Johor Bahru: – they were Paradigm Mall, Ikea Mall and Dato Onn Aeon.  They have added more vibrancy to the JB shopping scene for Singaporeans.  As these places are not reachable by foot, will highlight how to get there as well.  First, have your mobile phone … Read more

Healthy Tofu Chiffon Cake

I saw an interesting recipe using Tofu recently and was wondering what other recipes I could use with Tofu, as Tofu is a very nutritious and healthy food.  I did some more research, and thought I should try out the Tofu Chiffon Cake that seems interesting and relatively easy.  My recipe below is adapted from … Read more

Johor Bahru – Food Trail to the Old Town (Near JB Sentral)

Updated on 6 Jan 2019 Food Trail To JB Old Town My earlier blog details the Transportation to JB and visit to JB City Square Mall from JB Sentral. This blog details a day trip to the Johor Bahru’s nostalgic Old Town, which is walking distance from JB City Square Mall.  The walk may take … Read more

How to get to Johor Bahru and where to do / eat in City Square Mall?

Updated on 6Jan2019 One of Singaporeans’ favorite day trips or short trips these days will be crossing the causeway to JB (Johor Bahru) due to the attractive conversion rate.  We have made numerous trips to JB and we have been stopped several times by visiting Singaporeans in JB on directions where to go, we thought … Read more

Traditional Ji Dan Gao (Steamed Sponge Cake) Recipe

Lately I have this urge to eat soft steamed sponge cake.  I have been wanting to make this (like Fatt Kueh) during CNY period but never have the time to do it.  I remembered previously I have a few unsuccessful attempts at making steamed cakes which turned out heavy and dense.  This time I researched … Read more

No-Bake Durian Mousse Cheesecake

The Durian season is here again!  I can’t wait to use my favorite fruit in my baking.  Since I have been making cheesecakes recently, with an itchy backside, I decided to experiment Cheesecake with Durian Mousse.  I chose the no-bake method again as this will not alter the taste of the Durian, so you are … Read more