Banana and Honey Doggie Nibbles.

Sep 12, 2014Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

I was looking online for new flavor ideas for doggie treats. No matter how much our dogs like the Pumpkin and Peanut Butter flavored ones, I want to give them different options, too! I came across this recipe from All Recipes.com. We had some bananas leftover and they were really overripe. So this was perfect timing. I… Continue reading Banana and Honey Doggie Nibbles.

Eat Well Bake Often

Dark Chocolate Fudgy Brownies.

Aug 25, 2014Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

I was in the mood to bake some brownies today. Everyone has their own favorite kind of brownies, but for me, the true quality brownie doesn't need to have nuts for it to be tasteful, not too sweet either. I want a little crunch and a little chewiness, too. And this is why I like… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Fudgy Brownies.

Hong Kong Steals.

Jul 31, 2014 Lesley Anne Gan-Red4 Comments

I just got back from Hong Kong last night. I was so tired that I was asleep the entire day today! So I'm only writing about my trip this late in the evening. =) This post will only showcase the things I bought for myself. I will make a separate post about the places my… Continue reading Hong Kong Steals.

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Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats.

May 27, 2014Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-Red3 Comments

Today I brought ingredients for the dog treats I'm going to make. Aside from the health factor, dog treats are quite expensive, especially the good ones, so I decided to try and make my own. I searched online for ideas [especially the healthier ones] and was inspired by The Wife Cooks Too. The ingredients I'm… Continue reading Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats.

Random Ramblings

Meringues.

Aug 28, 2013Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

This'll be short and sweet. For this lesson, we only did one thing. Then we had to pipe boiled icing for our practical quiz. So without further ado... Two words: TOO SWEET! 😉

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Quick Breads.

Jul 15, 2013Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

The past 2 classes we had were about quick breads. Quick bread is a type of bread that is leavened with a chemical leavener (ie baking powder and baking soda). Quick breads include muffins, scones, biscuits, pancakes and waffles to name a few. Honestly, the classes were a bit chaotic compared to the other pastry… Continue reading Quick Breads.

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Soufflés & Custards.

Jul 12, 2013Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-RedLeave a comment

I've always been curious about Soufflés - why they're so delicate and should be cooked in perfect timing. When I learned that we're doing this... I was a bit scared that the outcome won't be up to par. Surprisingly though, things went really well! We got the results we wanted to achieve. And I now understand… Continue reading Soufflés & Custards.

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Crêpes… and More Crêpes.

Jul 6, 2013Mar 17, 2017 Lesley Anne Gan-Red4 Comments

3 weeks in and we just started hands-on cooking/baking in class. The first 2 weeks were just lectures, which created a little foundation for when we start the hands-on practice.We made crêpes - all sorts of it! I'm not eating any more in the next 6 months!Each group was assigned their own kind of crêpes… Continue reading Crêpes… and More Crêpes.