Tag: baking
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Kaya Coconut Babka

There are a lot of recipes I have that I truly feel I was original in creating it. Though I am a firm believer that everything has been done before and nothing is new (except technology of course), I pat myself on the back for making a dessert I’ve never seen before. And this is…
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Black Forest Brownie

Today I am introducing the most classic dessert of all : the brownie. Brownies are super addicting, but I never liked the flat tone they had. It is the same heavy flavor all throughout. So I took some tart cherries and liquor to make this beautiful, textured brownie. It is heavenly 😇 So as an…
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Lemon Poundcake

So this is my version of the classic lemon poppy seed poundcake. Korean cafes frequently have lemon poundcakes. And why wouldn’t they? Lemon poundcakes are fragrant, light, go well with coffee or tea, and everyone likes them! But do you know what Korea doesn’t have? Poppy seeds!! Poppy seeds are illegal here because they result…
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Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake

My mom used to tell me how expensive bananas were in Korea. They were so rare only the richest could afford them. If her parents saved money for one banana on a special occasion, the whole family would share it. That’s why Koreans love banana milk. It’s found in every convenience store and such a…
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Is Culinary School Worth it?
These days, many aspiring chefs and home cooks debate whether to enroll themselves in culinary school or to embark on a self-taught journey. While the allure of professional chef coats and the bustling kitchens of culinary schools can be enchanting, I personally think that culinary school may not be worth the investment. “Who do you…




