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Yakgwa (약과)
It’s currently Chuseok(추석) in Korea, which is the mid-autumn harvest festival. You could think of it as Korean Thanksgiving! So I decided to make something relating to this season: yakgwa (약과)! Yak means medicine and gwa means confection. It’s one of my favorite traditional Korean snacks. I love how it combines the textures of both chewy and crispy and has a mellow sweetness. This was my very first attempt at making this confection, so I was very nervous! Haha.
Strawberry Matcha Latte
I have been making this drink everyday lately. It’s so good. Whenever I go to a cafe or boba shop and they have strawberry matcha latte, I always have to get it. I love it so much. So I thought, why not just make my own? So I did! :D
Fruit Tart
I made this fruit tart for my mom’s birthday, one of her favorite desserts! And who can complain? Pastry cream with fruit and a shortbread-like crust. Such a great combo. They especially look so aesthetic and pretty.
Peach Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is soooo good. I’m a huge fan of Erin McDowell and though she is usually known more for her pies, her peach cinnamon roll recipe is so delicious! I especially love the dough. It’s so enriched, fluffy and perfect! And the peach butter is such a nice addition to make a cinnamon roll lighter but packed with juicy peach flavor.
Peach Ice Cream
This summer has been quite hot and ice cream has been in high demand. My ice cream maker is a grandpa. My parents got it more than 20 years ago. Since it is usually sitting in the garage, I decided to make better use of it this summer! Here’s some delicious peach ice cream. It’s flavorful and packed with the juicy flavor of peaches, yet light and refreshing at the same time.
Peach Syrup (청)
I first found out about cheong (청) through MyCookingTree's youtube channel and have loved making these fruity delicious syrups ever since! They make such flavorful and delicious drinks, especially during the summer. You can let them sit outside longer to ferment and even turn a bit vinegary, which adds a nice tang!
Peach Galette
I love galettes. They’re so simple and easy to make yet they’re so pretty and delicious as well! Add peaches to this? Even better! :D
Peach Caprese Salad
This dish is really simple yet refreshing. It calls for minimal ingredients so having ripe and delicious tomatoes and peaches is definitely called for! Also, having high quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil definitely help as well! This dish is perfect for the hot summer!
Japanese Egg Sandwich
I love tamago sando. It’s so so easy to make yet so delicious and packed with flavor. I would always request my mom to make this sandwich as a kid and eating this sandwich always brings me childhood memories of nostalgia. :)
Biscotti
This was my very first attempt at making biscotti. I love these twice-baked crunchy cookies that pair so well with coffee! One of the best thing about making them yourself is that you can adjust them to your preference. Do you like a super hard crunch or instead a crispy exterior with a slightly soft center?