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September 1, 2023 Regina 5 Comments Black Sesame, Coconut, Coffee, Cream Cheese, Kinako, Mid Autumn Festival, Mooncakes, Oreo

4 Easy Mooncake Filling Ideas to Try for Mid-Autumn Festival

Welcome to Part 1 of our mooncake series, where we’re about to explore the world of mooncake fillings, starting with the Cream Cheese Custard filling! At the heart of this adventure lies a versatile and delightful option that’s a joy to work with. They are the easiest mooncake fillings to work with. As someone who has always had a soft spot for experimenting in the kitchen, I’ve discovered that the cream cheese custard filling is a dream come true. It’s not only easy to work with but also resembles a blank canvas that eagerly awaits your personal touch. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just beginning to explore the world of mooncakes, this filling is here to bolster your creativity at every turn. We’ll delve into four distinct variations of the cream cheese custard filling, encompassing the delightful flavors of coconut latte, black sesame with cashew, kinako, and black pink Oreo.

7 Tips for Buying Directly from Taobao Internationally - likebyregina

Guide & Tips Taobao

August 24, 2023 Regina 0 Comments

7 Tips for Buying Directly from Taobao Internationally

Once you’ve set up your Taobao account, you’re ready to start shopping and have items shipped to your door. While adding items to your cart is easy, there are a few things you should be aware of before placing your order. Based on my previous Taobao experiences, here are 7 tips to enhance your shopping experience and avoid overpriced shipping fees.

Dessert Recipe

August 24, 2023 Regina 0 Comments Cherry Blossom, Jelly, Sakura

Sakura Raindrop Cake

Raindrop Cake is a Japanese dessert that has recently gained popularity around the world. It is a transparent, jelly-like dessert made from agar-agar and water. The dessert is shaped like a droplet or a raindrop, hence its name. It is often served with sweet accompaniments such as roasted soybean flour, kinako powder, and black sugar syrup. To celebrate the Sakura season in Vancouver, I incorporated salt-pickled cherry blossom into my raindrop cake, resulting in a visually stunning and delicious dessert.

Complete Guide to Buy Directly from Taobao Internationally - likebyregina

Guide & Tips Taobao

August 23, 2023 Regina 0 Comments

Complete Guide to Buy Directly from Taobao Internationally

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know I love shopping on Taobao, a popular Chinese online shopping platform offering everything you need at lower prices. Many of you have asked about ordering directly from Taobao internationally, so I decided to create a comprehensive guide. This guide covers setting up a Taobao and Alipay account and provides step-by-step instructions on getting your parcels shipped to your door in a foreign country.

Drinks Recipe

August 20, 2023 Regina 0 Comments Nectarine, Oolong Tea, Peach

Peach Oolong Tea: A Refreshing and Detoxifying Drink

Finding ways to stay cool and refreshed, especially when working from home, can be a challenge. One delightful solution is Peach Oolong Tea, a cold, invigorating drink that’s not only delicious but also perfect for a detox. This simple and quick recipe brings together the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the floral and toasty notes of high-quality oolong tea, creating a beverage that’s as enjoyable as it is refreshing.

Snow Skin Mooncakes with Shredded Coconut & Purple Yam Lava - likebyregina

Dessert Mooncakes Recipe

August 18, 2023 Regina 9 Comments Coconut, Mid Autumn Festival, Mooncakes, No bake, Purple Yam

Snow Skin Mooncakes with Shredded Coconut & Purple Yam Lava

Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and for the past two years, it has become a tradition for me to make mooncakes. This year, I’ve upgraded my recipe for Snow Skin Mooncakes so that the skin remains chewy and mochi-like even after 3-4 days in the freezer. For the filling, I am making a simple shredded coconut paste with purple yam lava.

Drinks Recipe

August 16, 2023 Regina 0 Comments Thai milk tea

Easy Thai Milk Tea Recipe

Thai Milk Tea, renowned for its rich creaminess and sweetness, is a delightful beverage that blends black tea, spices, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. While I haven’t had the opportunity to try authentic Thai versions from Thailand, I’ve immersed myself in research and recipe trials to craft a perfect homemade rendition using ingredients commonly found in your kitchen.

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Dessert Recipe

August 1, 2023 Regina 0 Comments Mochi, Persimmon

Chapssaltteok with Korean Persimmon

This year, the highly anticipated Korean persimmons from the City of Changwon have returned to Vancouver, bringing with them the juicy and crunchy Fuyu variety. Perfect for enjoying on their own or incorporating into both sweet and savory dishes, these persimmons are incredibly versatile. Inspired by this delicious fruit, I decided to use them in one of Korea’s popular winter desserts, Chapssaltteok (Korean rice cakes).

Recipe

June 15, 2023 Regina 0 Comments Hojicha, Mochi

Hojicha Mochi Melon Pan

These hojicha mochi melon pan buns are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining the rich, earthy notes of hojicha with the sweetness of milk mochi. The recipe is simple enough for home bakers, and a stand mixer like a KitchenAid can make the process even easier. However, you can still make this delicious treat without one—just follow the instructions for a more hands-on approach.

Main Course Recipe

June 11, 2023 Regina 0 Comments Deep Fry, Hong Kong Style, Shrimp

Crispy Shrimp Toast

Crispy shrimp toast is a delightful appetizer that captivates with its crispy crust, golden-brown shell, and the perfect amount of bouncy, chewy shrimp paste. This dish involves spreading a flavorful mixture of ground shrimp onto slices of white bread. You can choose to air-fry, pan-fry, or deep-fry them – today, we’ll go with deep-frying. Normally, I pair shrimp toast with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, but since I was out of it at home, I used Kewpie Mayo with a sprinkle of paprika, and it turned out surprisingly delicious.