What is Sugee Cake? Sugee cake is essentially the Eastern counterpart of your regular butter cake. Originating from Malaysian and Singaporean ancestry, it is one cake that holds a sweet place in my heart. Also known as suji cake, Eurasians often serve this cake on special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and New Year. Considering…
These days, Veganism and vegan foods have been on the rise as people take into account being responsible for the planet. Although I am not vegan myself, I usually try to avoid dairy as I have trouble digesting it. Because of this, I have explored many different alternative vegan dairy options, and have incorporated many…
The weather this past week has been dreadful, leaving most of us holed up in our homes. While we may not be able to go out with friends or play sports outside (or go outside at all…), we can still learn a few new recipes. I posted a mochi brownie recipe a couple of months…
During the winter months, I’m pretty sure everyone craves a warm bowl of soup sometimes. Vegetable soups have a special place in my heart, especially potato and tomato soup. Today, I’ll be sharing one of my family’s favourite potato soup recipes that we make without fail almost every winter. There are quite a few ingredients,…
My family and I did not like beets— that is, until this recipe came along. The earthy, sweet, salty, sour and creamy notes of the salad make for a delectable, healthy dish. That it is visually beautiful is another plus! Without further ado, here is my recipe. Ingredients (For 4 servings) 4 raw beets (2…
I wanted to share one of my most delicious yet simple recipes: noodle soup. I made this dish for my family on multiple occasions and it is always a surefire hit. Even better, this is not the kind of recipe that takes 8 hours to painstakingly create a homemade broth. In fact, it only takes…
I love to bake! While I hold cakes and cookies close to my heart, I especially love trying a variety of recipes from a variety of cultures. In fact, it has been even more fun since my family got an electric mixer, and I don’t have to sweat 30 minutes over 1 meringue using the…
Spring is finally here!! Those of us in Calgary have felt the recent change in temperature. The snow has melted and the days have never felt sunnier. But with this comes a challenge…. How should you stay cool? I mean, you could have ice cream but why not find a healthier alternative that not only…
A few months ago, I had an intense craving for peanut butter while I was looking for good Christmas cookie recipes. After a bit of Googling, I came up with an amazing recipe for peanut butter cookies. These cookies are super fast and easy to make, don’t require a lot of ingredients, and taste delicious!…
I love cookies and milk, but I also love cake. This is why some very, very difficult problems arise when I am craving a fudgy chocolate cake, but I only have cookies in my pantry and milk in my fridge. What could I do to satisfy my tastebuds with the limited ingredients I have? Thankfully for…
Everyone seems to be baking during quarantine! So many people are cooking and baking with all of their new free time. I’m guilty of this too and have been baking so often that my family can’t eat everything fast enough! Although I love baking cookies, banana bread is by far the easiest thing to bake…
Recipes Chocolate Crinkles II Source 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar In a bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs, and…
When you’re a vegetarian, finding easy, simple, and flavourful recipes can often be a challenge. Sometimes you don’t have the time, energy, or skill needed to try and assemble herbed black quinoa muffins with tamari toasted pumpkin seeds and rustic pea spread. Let’s be real, that doesn’t even sound edible. That’s why whenever I’m in the…
Ever since turning to vegetarianism in early December, I’ve been finding myself being much more conscientious about my health and that has involved me being more in check with my body, exercising regularly, drinking more water, taking my vitamins, and of course, managing what I eat. Though this change in lifestyle choice was long in…
As anyone with a sweet-tooth knows, cupcakes are like the building blocks of baked goods. If you ever feel the urge to make a nice batch of chocolate cupcakes, but don’t have a lot of baking experience, this recipe is great for you. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 of…