ARTIFICIAL COLOUR

While Artificial Colour is about cooking, I thought I would pass on some info as I read the book In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. To be quite honest, when I pick up snacks or food, I always look for a health symbol and would base my purchase on that measly symbol. I’ve only [...]

I was feening for cookies and cake today, but decided to make just sugar cookies. I think I’ve learned my lesson for attempting two different recipes at once, especially when I’m just an amateur. As with lasagna, I can also rely on sugar cookies. They are super easy to make and are different noobie-friendly. Successful [...]

It was my first time making lasagna last night and I am so happy to add another “successful” session to my list (now a list of two). I needed a rebound from the supposed green tea cheesecake and lasagna was the perfect fit. I know it doesn’t look all that tempting, but if other people [...]

So, I thought I would be a champion and make two things at once: Nutella Macarons and a Green Tea Cheesecake. Note to self: Don’t be a champ when you are clearly a noob. My macarons turned out great but my green tea cheesecake was disastrous.
The recipe I used listed all the ingredients in order [...]

I’ve always wanted to but never had the chance to try a macaron.
All thanks to Baking Bites and her Nutella Macarons Recipe, I can finally try a macaron for myself.
The recipe was easy to follow (noobie-friendly check mark) and very straight forward. I used almond meal instead of hazelnut meal simply because Bulk Barn didn’t [...]

Plastic bags were never my friend. Decorating bags, grocery bags… you name it. They would never co-operate with me and plot against my cake decorations. I’m glad most stores are now charging 0.05 cents per bag because I hate you, too - all of you. And now that I’ve purchased this amazing Kuhn Rikon set [...]