Coconut custard? Coconut milk jam? Caramelized coconut egg spread? Those are pretty much the closest descriptions I can come up with for kaya, sorry. Not the best but here’s an idea: We could just stick to calling it kaya, and pat ourselves on the back for learning a new word ! *looking at you Microsoft autocorrect*… Continue reading Homemade Kaya
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Tofu Rare Cheesecake
There may never be such a thing as a Healthy Cheesecake. Putting those two words together side by side is already an oxymoron in itself. Like the stuff of myths and legends, there is no such thing as a Healthy Cheesecake. Right? So, what then do people do when they badly crave the indulgent comfort… Continue reading Tofu Rare Cheesecake
Honeydew Sago Dessert
This particular dessert, for some reason, always reminded me of Chinese family dinners. One cannot say they've experienced a family meal until one has had to sit through a full 8 course Chinese wedding dinner. As a kid, I remember such occasions to be excruciating. Having to sit still in a scratchy dress and uncomfortable shoes,… Continue reading Honeydew Sago Dessert
No Bake Peach Tea Cheesecake
Chinese New Year is basically our version of summer here in Malaysia. & when it gets hot, it gets hot. I personally have never experienced the seasons but for some reason, the idea of summer has always been associated with fresh ripe peaches for me. I love peaches. There is nothing quite like biting into… Continue reading No Bake Peach Tea Cheesecake
Yeon Cafe
Yeon cafe, one of the newer cafes to open in Johor Bahru, is a quaintly decorated place serving delicious bakes and some savoury Korean eats. Intrigued by their Instagram feed, we made plans to visit the place on a Friday afternoon for tea (this was before the second MCO lockdown!). When we arrived at the… Continue reading Yeon Cafe
