Blackberry Balsamic Yogurt Gelato

Gelato © kaishin | dash of food 2011. Over the late summer, I finally started with my gelato making experiments. A friend had lent me her ice cream maker, and it was perfect and easy to use. It took a few tries to get the right mixture combinations to my liking, and here is one [...]

Velvet Chocolate Cake with Dulce de Leche filling, and Caramel Butter Frosting

Photos posted by Kaishin Chu © 2007. Velvety Chocolate Cake 1-3/4cup pre-sifted flour 3/4cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups buttermilk 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and flour [...]

Ginger Vanilla Creme Brulee

Photography by *kaishin* Hi everyone, Finally got my recipe written out to my satisfaction… for those who asked for this recipe, thank you for your patience! Hope you enjoy using this recipe!! Buon Appetito! – Kai You need: 1 c Light cream 18%mf 2 c Whipping cream 33%mf 1 ½ tbsp Peeled ginger, coarsely grated [...]

Durian

Photographs by Kaishin Chu © 2008. Jason decided to purchase a fresh one of his own and thus our smelly adventure started and lingered in our apartment for the next couple of days.