Author Archives: cllism

Pretty Peach & Berries Butter Cake

And so this is Christmas. Just a couple more days and we are done with the entire 2017 as well. Time passes by so quickly it’s unbelievable.

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Classic Austrian Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Kipferl)

The Vanillekipferln (or vanilla kipferls) are Christmas cookies that stem from the Austrian, German, Hungarian and Polish origins. These cookies are typically baked in the shape of horns using ground almond and then dusted with both vanilla and icing sugar. … Read more

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家常便饭 - Chinese Style Garlic Chive & Pork Liver Stir-Fry

The big guy at home loves his plate of garlic chives and he can have it any time (I think). I used to wonder why, but after eating this vegetable very frequently after I got married to him – almost … Read more

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Red & Snowy Christmas Trifle

A trifle is an English dessert made of layers of fruits, custard, whipped cream or sponge cakes and sometimes intoxicated with a little alcohol such as wine or sherry. A Christmas trifle, it being uniquely festive, must therefore come in … Read more

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My Very Own Version Of Christmas Sangria Blanca

The word ‘sangria’ originated from the Spanish word ‘sangre‘, which means ‘blood‘. This word was used to name the alcoholic beverage ‘Christmas Sangria’ which commonly uses red wine and chopped fruits among other ingredients. ‘Sangria’ therefore makes specific reference to … Read more

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