Swedish cinnamon buns are my all time favorite! I was first introduced to Swedish cinnamon buns a few years ago at my local coffee shop – Kaffe 1668. I was confused by the shape and the lack of frosting and wondered how this swirl shaped pastry could be a bun? Especially a cinnamon bun?? But…
Aren’t (vegan) biscuits the quintessential American quick bread? Biscuits are so versatile as they can be served as a savory dish, with turkey and gravy, or as a sweet dish, with strawberries and cream. Don’t confuse American biscuits with British biscuits, which are crunchy cookies, or scones, which are more dry and crumbly. For one,…
I love sweet potatoes but I love the Korean kind the most! Well, I thought these sweet potatoes were Korean but lately, I have been seeing them labeled as Japanese sweet potato at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Either way, they’re much sweeter and lighter than the orange or purple sweet potatoes. There are two…
Vegan dutch baby pancakes, or German pancakes, has been on my list to make for a super long time. Ever since I started learning German 2.5 years ago, I’ve been trying to take a deeper dive into the German culture through films, books and most importantly, food. Through one of the lessons, I learned about…
Korean Juk (죽) is a classic rice porridge breakfast dish. Very similar to the popular dish Congee, rice is boiled with extra cups of water until the starches break down to create an oatmeal-like consistency. Typically, Korean Juk is cooked with anchovy or chicken broth but this version is made with dried shiitake mushroom and…