Pound cake

Making buttercream. I tried mixing butter and sugar.

Today, I tried my hand at making buttercream. This time, I kept it simple, using only butter and sugar. If it turns out well, I'd like to use it as a filling for pound cake. The finished product had a strong buttery saltiness, but it was delicious […]

Pancake

Soy milk pancakes 2. The amount of soy milk this time is just right.

For today's soy milk pancakes, learning from last time's experience, I tried reducing the amount of soy milk. By reducing the amount of soy milk, the batter didn't leak out of the ring mold while baking. However, the finished product turned out a bit firm […]

Pancake

Making pancakes. When bubbles start to appear on the surface, it’s time to flip them.

Today, I practiced flipping pancakes using a pastry ring. I set the stove to the lowest heat and cooked them slowly. When bubbles started appearing on the surface, it seemed the side touching the pan was nicely browned, and it was time to flip them. […]

Rusk

Rusks made from bread crusts. The moisture didn’t evaporate in the frying pan.

Today, I tried making rusks from bread crusts using a frying pan. The result was moister than when I use a microwave, as the moisture didn't evaporate as much. Using a microwave seems to produce a crispier and more fragrant result […]

Jelly

Coffee agar. Boiling the agar thoroughly makes the texture smoother.

Today, I found some leftover red agar-agar in the cupboard, so I decided to make coffee agar-agar again. The finished product had a smoother texture, perhaps because I boiled the agar-agar for a longer time. It seems it's better to dissolve the agar-agar thoroughly. Co […]

Rusk

I tried making rusks using the crusts of bread.

Today, I tried making rusks using the crusts of bread. The finished product had a crispy, fragrant texture, the sweetness of butter and sugar, and even the slightly burnt parts added a bittersweet accent. It was a foolproof success. This easy, classic recipe […]

Pancake

Pancakes made with soy milk. There was so much soy milk that it overflowed the ring mold.

Today, I made pancakes with soy milk. I added too much soy milk, and the batter I poured into the ring mold overflowed from the gap between the mold and the frying pan. The finished pancakes were moist and chewy. Pancakes made with soy milk […]

Pancake

Pancakes made with a pastry ring. The batter was too much and overflowed from the ring.

Today, I tried making pancakes using a pastry ring. Since it was my first time using a pastry ring for pancakes, I wasn't sure about the batter quantity, and it overflowed while cooking. If I cut off the overflowed parts, it would look better […]

Pound cake

Pound cake with buttercream filling. The cake is moist with just the right amount of elasticity.

Today, I tried making a pound cake with buttercream filling. The finished product had a strong buttery saltiness, and the rum aroma was a bit subdued, but it was delicious. The cake itself was moist with just the right amount of elasticity, and it paired well with the buttercream […]

Dishes

Minestrone with pork. The sliced meat was large.

Today, I tried making minestrone using thinly sliced pork. When it was done, even though I used thinly sliced pork, it was still about 2-3mm thick, so the pork was a bit too substantial. The flavor, however, had a good meaty umami, and the saltiness and tomato acidity were well-balanced […]