Fresh Strawberry Manju (Hawaiian Crispy Style)
The farmers markets are brimming with berries this time of summer. The other day, I picked up some blackberries and strawberries that were so sweet and juicy. On my way home, I was thinking about what I could make with them, when I was struck by the greatest idea– A whole fresh strawberry tucked...
Cornbread Cake Patties and Muffins
One of the best things I loved to waking up to on a Sunday morning as a child was finding a King’s bakery box on the kitchen table. My favorite in the box was a soft, buttery cornbread pattie. Every few weeks, my mom or dad would make an early morning trip to King’s Bakery...
Victorian House Scones
Cranberry Gorgonzola Walnut Scones- made with Victorian House original recipe scone mix (not pictured below) Yum, yum, double yum! These were so light and delicious that I had to restrain myself from eating all of them myself. I ordered some scone and biscuit mixes, along with a scone making handbook from Victorian House Scones not...
Guava Rose Mochi Tarts
I've been working on these off and on for a while now, and think they're finally ready.
Rose shaped guava mochi atop a buttery shortbread crust.
Blueberry Taro Lava Rock Muffins
Lovely to behold– the lava rock muffin. “Scrapbook of Memories: Pu’uhonu o Honaunau, Place of Refuge, Big Island of Hawaii” In old times, if you broke any laws, your only hope was to make it to here and be absolved by the kahuna (high priest) of your wrongdoing. Only problem was that you had to...
Guava Cream Cheese Custard Rolls
It's like a cream cheese danish with a touch of home.
Simple and fun to make, and much quicker since you don't need to go to the trouble of making a yeast dough
