April 14, 2009

Heavenly Espresso Angel Food Cake

by Moto Yamamoto

I rebattled a cake again this weekend. Though I didn’t tell you about the initial trial, I made an angel food cake two weekends ago. I had a little get together with friends, and made a fresh strawberry tart (sorry, no pic). For the filling, I made custard, and the recipe called for 10 egg […]

February 26, 2009

Wedding Cake Perfection – Trial 1

by Moto Yamamoto

Tmonkey and Ayagwa are getting hitched in March!!! But listening to them talk about their big day and planning was way too painful for me. “I will wear jeans, and Tmonkey will wear a Star Trek costume,” or “We don’t need any proceedings, we can just go with the flow and maybe it will become […]

February 12, 2009

Truffles Not Turds

by Moto Yamamoto

Preface: Kitchen Follies: Chocolate Turd As you know, I have a tendency to fight till I get it right. This only happens when I am cooking. I usually don’t have strong will power, as I’ve already given up all the good things I tried to start in the new year. Smoke less, drink less, bitch […]

September 15, 2008

Pierre Herme’s Chocolate Eclairs

by Moto Yamamoto

With my twisted ankle from last week, I took it easy this weekend. It was also 90 degrees outside, so I cranked up the air conditioner and baked all day. Mind you, my oven isn’t working properly yet, but the convection is the only dysfunctioning part, so I could still use it. I do bake […]