A table for two

He’s doing his bit for his Dad… Young Peter loves Vegemite… and his mother loves giving it to him… but he’s not getting so much these days, as his mother says: “It’s nearly all gone to Daddy, Peter.” And she’s right! The Vegemite is needed for our fighting men. So if you notice less Vegemite [...]

This Saturday is Anzac Day. A day to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. I still remember one of the very first job in my career years is to build the Australians at War website for the documentary series broadcasted [...]

My very first take on the daunting Daring Bakers’ Challenge. I didn’t know what to expect, except follow some rules, and bake a cake! I love cake, I love desserts, and I love chocolate, so I wouldn’t mind to join in the fun. And my first challenge is to bake a chocolate cake, well a [...]

Hey folks! Join us to sift the flour, whisk the egg and grease the pan, as A Table for Two will be holding its own Pancake Day event live on this website tomorrow to help UnitingCare support people doing it tough! The UnitingCare pancake day officially falls on 24th February this year, individuals and corporates [...]

I think I am still on the whole peanut butter addiction since the Fool’s Gold Loaf that I had at Parkes. And people find it strange that I sprinkle castor sugar on top after spreading peanut butter on toast. But that’s what I grew up on and I can actually explain the reason why I [...]

A few people have asked me how to fold the fortune cookie, hence I drew up a step-by-step diagram to show you how to fold it. Preparations: The fortune cookie is very soft and hot when is out of the oven, so please wear glove on one hand so you don’t burn yourself. And you [...]

Traditional peanut cookies, a must have for the Chinese New Year. Unable to celebrate the Chinese New Year with my family this year makes me extremely homesick and nostalgic, especially missing all the delicious food the most. And the peanut cookie is one of them I am craving for. We used to make this cookie [...]

Just in case you wonder, there is nothing “Chinese” about the Fortune Cookies. It was actually originated from Japan, but it didn’t become popular until some Chinese dude in California started serving fortune cookies as dessert. Till these days, people still love receiving the cookie simply because there is a “fortune” hidden inside with faux [...]

One of Amélie Poulain‘s† favorite moments is cracking créme brulée with a teaspoon – I agree whole heartedly. A tiny pot of creme custard sealed with a shiny layer of golden brown toffee, and the little “crack” sound when you hit it with the back of the teaspoon, that little short moment always bring out [...]

I: “I want to make macarons.” Mr P : “Oh good! I love macaroons, those yummy coconut balls.” I: “Nooo….. those colorful macarons with chocolate fillings.” Mr P: “Yeah, you can put filling inside and with coconut sprinkle outside.” I: “……” Instead of trying to explain to Mr P what the french macaron is, and [...]

Love a bit of bargain hunting now and again. I slowly discover some good antique shops with lots of hidden gems around the coast. I know where I am heading for next Christmas shopping. I found this great drink set complete with 6 tumblers. Not sure how old it is, 60s or 70s, but I [...]

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then this festive rum ball will be everyone’s BFF this Christmas. Every year around festive season, it has become a tradition for me and Mr D to get together, sit down and make a massive batch of rum balls to give it to relatives and friends. There’s no [...]

More baking! Yes yes yes… I am going baking nuts this festive season. (I blame the Kitchenaid Christmas pressie I received this year!) The Kitchenaid really makes life a lot easier and the best way to test its performance is to whisk some egg white to soft peak. Hence, I have decided to make some [...]

It’s that time of year again to dust off that mixer sitting in the cupboard, line up all the baking trays on the kitchen bench, bake your favorite cookies and fill the room with aromatic spice this Christmas! I am bit late on this whole 12-days of cookies baking frenzy like every other foodbloggers been [...]