My Cookery Page

I found this nice video on how to make a sponge cake. Enjoy

Yeast Checking
To find out if your yeast is good, first dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar or other sweetener in warm water with 2 cups of liquid and then add your yeast. Wait several minutes for it to dissolve and start working, developing tiny bubbles. If there are [...]

This recipe is contributed by a reader who calls herself Lady Liz – thanks mylady! She says its easy to make and by the look of it, looks toooooo eeassy to do:) I have translated all the words into English. Great for afternoon tea.
Ingredients:
3 cups of flour
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1 [...]

I decided to make a pizza using ingredients which I had on hand and I thought the outcome was pretty awesome, if you don’t mind me saying so myself
I am no pizza expert but I love my pizzas. So if you think this looks yummy-licious, here’s what I did:
I used pastry pizza [...]

It’s that time of the year already and I know many people are on the look-out for ideas and tips for Christmas, whether for gifts, food, decorations, etc. If you are looking for food ideas, specifically cake decorating ideas, you might want to check out this site. Friend, let’s face it. Finding the right cake [...]

I have been incredibly busy the last two weeks, what with festivities of celebrating end of Ramadan (fasting month), and the baking and cooking – on top of the kid’s exam period. Any true-blue Singaporean parents will agree with me, exam period is a time for parents to lock up the kids in the [...]

Yesterday was my kid’s 9th birthday and I decided to bake a storm (with major help from a dear friend).  Yes it’s all about ego, isn’t it?    Who needs bakery when you can do it by yourself.  Enjoy the pictures!
  Chocolate Mud Cake – The Birthday Cake
 Kuih Bangkit Rapuh – this is to die for!
 Chocolate [...]

Unlike many recipes, those for cakes must be followed accurately. To achieve a balanced cake, it would be wise to bear in mind some basic principles:
* All measurements must be adhered to with scales or measuring cups, spoons and jug. Dont be tempted to add a little extra of any ingredients.
* Ensure that [...]