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A Guide to Nonya Kueh in Singapore
Cake, gâteau (French), torta (Italian), pastel (Spanish), kage (Danish) and of course, "kueh/kuih", the Malay term for cake that we all...


Strawberry Shortcake
(SUGAR SORCERY #8) Ahhh.. The Strawberry Shortcake. The only thing that this dessert is short of is its supply. You know what I mean when...


Classic Orange Chiffon Cake
(SUGAR SORCERY #7) This may be the equivalent of the classic Cinderella fairy tale in magical bakery folktale. In fact, one of my all...


Coconut Kaya Jam (Traditional Singapore Breakfast)
(SUGAR SORCERY #5) Truly the breakfast of champions! Snack, meal or dessert, whatever you want to make it, this dish will inevitably...


Palmier
(SUGAR SORCERY #4) The origin of palmiers' significant existence is unfortunately undocumented. Its early recipes dated back in the turn...


Not-so-Fancy Financiers
(SUGAR SORCERY #3) Beurre Noisette. One of the many gifts the French have bestowed upon us fortunate foodies. As its direct translation...


Pâte Feuilletée (Traditional Puff Pastry)
(SUGAR SORCERY #2) Food history is as rich as it's going to get. I was always fascinated to where, how or why a dish was born. Getting to...
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