Bread Ahead is one of London’s most well-known bakeries, famous for its iconic doughnuts and artisan bread. Beyond the bakery counters, Bread Ahead also runs a highly regarded baking school, offering a wide range of professional baking classes that are consistently popular and often sell out quickly. After hearing so many positive reviews, I finally…
Paris Aparthotel Review: Staycity Aparthotels Paris Gare de l’Est
If you’re looking for a convenient hotel near Gare du Nord or Gare de l’Est, especially for a short Paris trip or Eurostar arrival, here’s my honest review of Staycity Aparthotels Paris Gare de l’Est, based on my recent stay. Why Stay Near Gare du Nord / Gare de l’Est? The Gare du Nord /…
The Viral Yoghurt Cheesecake Hack
This viral yoghurt cheesecake hack has been blowing up all over social media, and after finally trying it myself, I can confidently say: it did not disappoint — I’m completely obsessed. What started as a simple internet trend has quickly become one of those genius, low-effort desserts that feels almost too good to be true….
Viral Costco Rotisserie Chicken Rice Hack (Made Right in the Bag)
I’ve been seeing this Costco rotisserie chicken rice popping up everywhere online lately. While going to Costco isn’t exactly easy for me (I’m based in London), supermarkets like Waitrose or M&S have hot food counters that sell rotisserie chicken in a bag — so that’s where I picked mine up. This viral chicken rice hack…
Silky Steamed Egg with Sea Bass Fillets
Silky steamed egg is a simple yet deeply comforting dish that’s popular across many East Asian cuisines. Made with just eggs, water, and gentle heat, it’s known for its silky, custard-like texture that makes it a favourite at family tables. There are many ways to elevate this classic dish, and one of the easiest is…
Silky Steamed Eggs with Dumplings
If you love smooth, delicate Chinese steamed eggs, you’re going to love this one. This recipe combines silky steamed eggs with frozen dumplings, giving you a comforting, nourishing dish made in one bowl and with almost no effort. It’s perfect for busy days, quick lunches, light dinners, or when you want something warm and cozy…
One-Pan Baked Dumplings in a Korean-Inspired Creamy Sauce
This viral one-pan baked dumplings recipe has been everywhere lately, so of course I had to try it! Inspired by the popular curry-style dumpling bake, this easy dish uses dumplings baked in a creamy sauce — all in one tray. I decided to create my own version with a Korean-inspired creamy gochujang sauce for extra…
Quick & Easy Garlicky Vermicelli (Rice Noodles) 蒜蓉米粉
This classic garlic vermicelli dish is simple, fragrant, and packed with garlicky flavour. Rice noodles are tossed in a savoury soy-based sauce with plenty of garlic, spring onion, and a hint of chilli. It’s comforting, and comes together in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy days when you still want something homemade and satisfying….
Easy Shortcut, No-Wrapping Soup Dumplings
This viral no-wrapping soup dumpling hack recently took over social media, and after watching so many variations flood my feed, I finally had to try it myself…and honestly, it’s brilliant! The idea is simple: instead of painstakingly wrapping delicate pleated dumplings, you build the filling in a small dish, top it with a dumpling wrapper,…
Easy Hand-Pulled Stretchy Dumpling Noodles in Chilli Oil Sauce
If you love dumplings and noodles, this recipe is about to become your new favourite kitchen hack. Dumpling noodles are exactly what they sound like — dumpling wrappers filled, gently stretched into noodle-like strands, then cooked and tossed in a savoury chilli oil sauce. No dough-making, no kneading, and no complicated techniques required. Why You’ll…