Friday, May 30, 2008
this week i was working on fruit tarts. it's a basic sweet pastry base, confectionary's custard with crushed caramel cashew nuts and fresh fruits. i used orange and korea strawberries, any citrus fruit will do the trick as it cuts the sweetness of the tart base. the white stuff on top of the c The custard is a bit runny as i did not follow the recipe to add in chocolate which was suppose to sticken the custard. lesson learned. if any one is interested in the recipe pls let me know and i'll put it up. i got it from a recipe book but i could not remember the name, if i am correct it has to do with sinful desserts or something... oppz... sorry author!~
Labels: fruit tarts, tarts
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
what is dessert?
well, the wikipedia states that
Dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food but sometimes of a strongly-flavored one, such as some cheeses. The word comes from the Old French desservir, "to clear the table." Common desserts include cakes, cookies, fruits, pastries, ice cream, and candies.
however, my own meaning is just simple and some may even say naive.
it means something to be enjoy and savor the sweet tasting food with others.
dessert brings people togather, to enjoy the day with each other and savor the moment of sweetness and company.
when one thinks of dessert, surely it's something nostalgic like the aromatic smell of butter lingering in the air that tells you of something is baking in the oven. the anticipation of what to come.
it's more that just something to eat at the end of a course, it's a lifestyle.
it's something that surrounds us everyday, the smell from the bakery next door to the taste of the soft fluffy cake at someone's birthday bash. From celebration to the cafes with delightful slices of cakes and desserts on the window panel or the frige at the corner.you can see little children on the street with cookie bags from cookie stores and on the go icecream on a hot sunny day.
oh well, i could go on and on...
On the cross road in my life, at the age of 21 ( what an age!) cooking for others is a joy that cannot be explained. it's a passion that should be taken seriously, no matter how hard you have to work in the kitchen and effort you have to put in to make it successful. the reason not many would do it cos it's just too troublesome if you are half hearted but if you go all the way it will be very rewarding. many say don't do it for a job cos it does not pay that well for a start.. so i think passion is the only thing to keep ya going..
so this is why i started my food blog, to share with others and have fun of course!~ wee~ here i come!~
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