Gfcf Vanilla Cinnamon ‘Mochi Cakes’ The scent of cinnamon and vanilla mingling in the oven always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She wasn’t a baker in the fancy, French patisserie sense, but she had a knack for creating simple, comforting treats that made every day feel special. These little “mochi cakes” – gluten-free, … Read more
Sweet and Sticky Nian Gao: A Lunar New Year Tradition The scent of Nian Gao always transports me back to my grandmother’s bustling kitchen during Lunar New Year. Steam would billow from the bamboo steamer as she carefully unwrapped the freshly cooked cake, its sticky, glutinous texture practically begging to be sliced and shared. The … Read more
Bibingka: A Taste of Filipino Christmas The first time I tasted bibingka, it was Christmas Eve in my Lola’s (grandmother’s) kitchen. The air, thick with the scent of wood smoke and roasting pork, held a sweet undercurrent that drew me in. Lola, her hands dusted with rice flour, pulled a steaming bibingka from her makeshift … Read more