Dutch Duo Penotti Chocolate Hazelnut Meets Chinese Snowy Mooncake: A Delicious Fusion The Mid-Autumn Festival was always a time of wonder for me as a child. The lanterns, the family gatherings, but most importantly, the mooncakes! I remember one year, my adventurous uncle, back from a trip to Europe, decided to introduce a new ingredient: … Read more
Sweet Dessert Panini: A Decadent Treat I remember one summer afternoon during culinary school. Burnt out from studying Escoffier, I needed a pick-me-up. Desperate to use the panini press sitting neglected in the corner of the student kitchen, I grabbed the first ingredients I saw – some leftover Nutella, a browning banana, and a bag … Read more
Giada De Laurentiis’ Decadent Mascarpone Cheesecake with Almond Crust The first time I tasted this cheesecake, it was at a friend’s summer garden party. The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow on the table, and the dessert, presented with a flourish, looked almost too beautiful to eat. The almond crust offered a delightful nutty … Read more
Giada De Laurentiis’ Mascarpone Cheesecake With Almond Crust: A Slice of Italian Indulgence I remember the first time I tasted a proper mascarpone cheesecake. It was in a tiny trattoria nestled in the hills of Tuscany, sunlight streaming through the window, and the air thick with the scent of lemons and herbs. The chef, a … Read more