See these little beauties? Aren’t they the cutest little cakes? Mung bean cakes (Green Bean Cakes) are a traditional pastry throughout China, are also known as the mung bean paste, and I just love making them. Oh, yes, and eating them is also very enjoyable, too! Today I have recipes for two scrumptious versions of … Read more
Remember candy apples? Sure you do; it was the one candy your parents felt good about giving you since it contained some goodness. There’s something special about the combination of the sweet-sourness of fruit combined with candy. No childhood is complete without candied fruit, and it’s certainly not something you give up when you “grow up.” … Read more
In 1979, a young man named Andrew Stow came to Macau, to take up a career as a pharmacist. Full of ambition Mr. Stow’s interest led him to take up other business activities and he began several companies. He found his cake store was the most successful of these, and in 1990 he launched his … Read more
Sesame balls are a much loved Chinese snack. They are basically a kind of fried pasta dough using glutinous rice flour and coated with sesame seeds. Some versions include a filling of bean-paste or other fillings, but some are not filled at all. Filled sesame balls have a thin, crispy skin, and even though they … Read more
Spring is here so get together with friends and enjoy eating outdoors this season by indulging in these delicious rice cakes. Traditionally made in China, each region has its own unique way of making rice cakes and the methods differ from region to region. Lotus cakes, New Year cake, and Hangzhou’s version known as the … Read more