baking/cooking

Fandyland pt1

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Fei and Andy is getting married!
I woke up bright and early to make the wedding cake for today’s celebrations.

It’s been 5 years since I did anything like this before, but it was a lot of fun, and it did not take as long as I expected! I’m glad they only wanted a small one though, and not one with 10 different layers.

Very soon after, it was time for hair and make up for the bride and bridesmaid, and off course time for the bridesmaid to touch up her speech.

We had decorated our place with traditional Taiwanese signs for good luck.

Then the groom arrived with gifts in exchange for the bride, but first he had to make it past a bunch of questions.

He also had to serve tea for all family members before everyone could agree that he is a keeper.

Day Off!

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I got the day off work and spent it bumming around the house, cleaning up the kitchen and baking!

I could really get used to not having to work!

Wedding Expo

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It was a beautiful day today, so why not come with a friend to spend it inside at the Wedding Expo in the Convention Center?

I did not know there were such a thing as a Wedding Expo, and it was a little overwhelming at times, but fun for the most times.

I was all pinked out by the end of the day though, and went home and made coconut cookies.

Hot Pot Dinner

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Saturday night was friends get together night with hot pot.

Hot Pot is pretty much the Chinese version of fondue.

You toss everything in a boiling pot in the middle, forget about it for a while and get a surprise every time you fish up something you dont remember putting in.

I ate way too much, but there were still some room for dessert, I had made a cake for the birthday boy.

Solving the world problems over a game of Jenga at 1am.

End of a Good Weekend

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I went for a half ass jog in the morning, but felt good about myself that I at least got out to get some exercise.  Then Cafe Brazil for brunch. I love how they have fruit bowls on the table that you can just help yourself to!
It was a rainy day, perfect opportunity to fill up the cookie jars!

Then friends over for dinner which ended in a big sketching party!

7 Sorters Kakor

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I got this book today, the Swedish cookie bible! All translated into English, which is great, cos I dont have to think about how many dL goes in to a quart of milk and whats bikarbonat translated into English and so on.

I’ve already gotten two requests for cookies, gonna start baking this weekend!

Jansons Frestelse

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I did my own meatballs for the first time the other day. And today I did another Christmas favorite, Jansons Temptation, or Jansons Frestelse as we like to call it.  I love Jansons and could probably eat it every day if I was allowed (potatoes in general is pretty awesome I think), but youre only allowed to eat Jansons on Christmas and special occasions. I have never done one before but have seen it being done. Turned out to be easy! I love to cook things that are easy.

One made with anchovy and one veg. option without! I cant wait to taste these and see how they turned out!

I have a bachelor in culinary arts, but my major was in baking which is a little different from cooking. Before getting into baking, I spent one semester learning the basics in cooking as well which often comes in handy.
Since I remember, I always used to love spending time in the kitchen, until I moved to Los Angeles when I totally lost my inspiration. I have really gotten into it again lately though. I think it might be because I finally have a proper kitchen to work in and friends that appreciate it.
I still really really dislike shopping though, but as long as someone else take care of the shopping part, I can cook every day!

Swedish Turkish Meatballs

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We’re getting ready for Christmas. I spoke to my parents late last night and got the recipe for meatballs, they were fighting over the use of breadcrumbs and I am using turkey meat instead of beef, because we like Turkey.

Pretty nice assembly line.

I listen to both my parents and must say, the turkey meatballs turned out pretty damn awesome!
Oh, and then the home made red beet salad, of course!

Now, who’s coming over for dinner?