Almost There!

Hello guys! This is just an update on me working on a cruise ship. I was interviewed by a Singaporean Chinese, I was quite nervous but the principal interview was via skype only so I was able to overcome it easily. All are technical questions so if you don't really know what you're doing, you will not able to...

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Creme Brulee

500ml whipping cream 5 pcs egg yolk 100 gms sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Mix the egg yolk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Put the whipping cream in a sauce pan and heat it until warm. Mix the egg yolk and sugar mixture in the whipping then add the vanilla. Place the mixture in a ramekins then put it...

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My upcoming journey on cruise ship

Hi guys! I've been busy in many things so I have a limited time in updating my blog. Here's a great news for me and my journey of being a Pastry Chef. I did apply in an agency that refers their applicants in a cruise ship and luckily, I've passed. :) At first, I was nervous because I thought the questions in the interview will be hard, but if you are really have the passion and the knowledge, you...

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Mini Pavlovas

Pavlova, a meringue dessert named after Russian ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova. You can read the complete history on Wiki. :) Pavlova 3 egg whites 1 cup superfine sugar 1 tsp. white wine vinegar or fruit vinegar 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped Whip the egg whites until soft peak, then add the...

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Just feel like writing

Hi guys! There's nothing really special on this new post. I just feel like writing and express my feelings. Now, I feel that no one is interested in helping me to improve my baking skills, I've tried joining some forums to get help from other people but I think no one is willing to help me. I also tried commenting...

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Chocolate Nut Torte

Cake cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup soft brown sugar 4 eggs, separated (separate yolk and whites) 1 1/3 cups bittersweet chocolate, grated and chilled 1 3/4 cups hazelnuts, finely ground 1/4 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup superfine sugar Grease and line a 9 inch round pan. Cream the butter and sugar until soft...

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Classic Cake (Sachertorte)

Some cakes never lose their appeal, no matter how old the recipe or how good the competition. For these classic cakes, select the best ingredients, use light mixtures and fillings that are not too sweet. Guys, I recommend this recipe because it has light taste and not to sweet. Chocolate Sponge 1 cup semi sweet...

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Short Pastries

What are short pastries? Short pastries have a crumbly, slightly crisp, texture. Rich pastries contain a lot of fat, so are very short, with a fine crumb texture and melt-in-the-mouth quality. A small amount of water or liquid is used to bind the pastry, ensuring it does not fall apart. This gives it a certain crispness, acquired also by baking at a fairly high temperature. Make sure you work in a...

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