Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve been to a Hong Kong cafe but that’s what Grayson wanted this past weekend so we decided to go to Alleluia Cafe. Kingspark was another option that was on the table as was pearl castle but he wanted to have a set meal so we went to Alleluia […]
Hong Kong
Icafe
I’ve been hearing about Icafe for years now because Grayson goes there quite a bit. So when I finally had the time to go by for dinner the other day, you can assume I had quite the expectations. The first thing I noticed was how big the menu was. It was practically a novel long!
Braided red bean milk bread (vegan)
This braided red bean milk bread has the softest, fluffiest dough ever! The most surprising part is that it uses a regular dough rather than a gelatinized one! I do love using the tangzhong method to make my bread because it keeps the moisture in the bread for days after the initial bake but this […]
Hong Kong style pineapple bun (bolo bao)
Pineapple buns are a Hong-Kong style milk bun topped with a sugar crust to create a contrast of flavors and textures. Pineapple buns are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack for high-tea!
Chinese steamed rice cake (bai tang gau)
This Chinese steamed rice cake (or bai tang gau) has a sweet, slightly chewy addictive texture and an intriguing honeycomb pattern on the inside. In honor of lunar new year coming up, I decided that I would share a recipe for Chinese steamed rice cake with you all because this is something that I haven’t […]
Places to eat in Hong Kong (part 3)
Hello, hello, it’s time for another installment of…let’s reminisce about the delicious food I’ve had on vacation and salivate! Hong Kong is a food melting pot which restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world!
Places to eat in Hong Kong (part 2)
I know I’m back in Vancouver now but there’s still so much that I want to share with you all about my trip to Asia so I guess what I’m saying is that you’ll be expecting a few more of these posts in the coming weeks. Hong Kong offers a variety of international dishes. Read […]
Must eats in Macau
I went over to the lovely island of Macau for a few days to visit family and here’s what I had to eat! For those of you who don’t know where Macau is, it’s just a ferry ride away from Hong Kong and it’s like the Las Vegas of China in that it’s all about […]