Tag Archives: Mid-Autumn Festival

My Family’s Favourite Durian (& Yam) Snowskin Mooncakes

It’s all gone. The durian snowskin mooncake that I took pains to knead and roll and mould. My goodness, how is it possible that everyone around me (with just one exception) loves durian so much?

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Colourful Snowskin Mooncakes With Sweet & Savoury Surprises

The mid of the autumn season is arriving soon, in less than two weeks’ time. That is when we will be celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival – on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. That is also when we … Read more

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Mooncake Piglet Cookies With Fanciful Piglet Moulds

Last year, I made mooncake piglets in its full form and shape as gifts for my family and friends. This year, I’m trying something that’s similar yet a little bit different – mooncake piglet cookies. These are flatter in shape … Read more

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Mooncake Piglet Moulds In Many Disguises

Another culinary tool acquisition as a result of the frenzy purchases made in the preceding two weeks – mooncake piglet moulds in three different shapes and sizes!

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Mooncake Piglets As Mascots Of The Mid-Autumn Festival

This is my first attempt making mooncake piglets, after a break of about 2 years. The last time I made snowskin mooncakes was in 2010, before I left for my studies. I have originally intended to bake just simple piglet … Read more

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