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I was born in Manila, and as a chef, I wish I could say that I cook amazing Filipino food, but I’ve mostly cooked Western food my entire life.

In my Strawberry Cheesecake Post I discussed what a ganache is, and mentioned that it has plenty of uses. My recipe today also uses a ganache but with a different ratio and I use this to glaze my Ube Butter Cake.

What is ube? Ube is purple yam grown in the Philippines. It has a distinct bright purple colour and belongs to the sweet potato family.

You have not met a cheesecake as pretty as this! Lighter than your average cheesecake, this is set with chocolate ganache.

I’ve been covered in desiccated coconut over the last few weeks, and I find them in every nook and cranny of my kitchen.

Here in Sydney, everything is starting to feel more relaxed, and as we approach Christmas, restaurants and hospitality venues have increasingly become busy.

This fall off the bone, super tender lamb shanks is a perfect dinner option on a rainy weekend. I love this with my velvety mash potato recipe or if I’m serving it straight away, my creamy polenta.

You guys have requested for a video on how to create swirls in your batter. Swirls or marbling or ripples give another dimension to your cake and looks very impressive when sliced and served.

My husband recently celebrated his birthday, and despite going to the gym everyday and being fit, he has a massive sweet tooth.

What are s’mores? It’s a sandwich of 2 biscuits, toasted marshmallows and chocolate. Perfect for when you have campfires and fireplaces, but what about the days when you don’t?

I didn’t know what a pavlova was until I moved to Australia. And man, was I missing out big time.

These French classic small cakes are a perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee. Quick and easy recipe that doesn’t require a stand mixer!