tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:50:40 +0000http://lalune85.blogspot.com/moon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)Blogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-4557379915271569345Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:06:00 +00002010-01-03T23:50:40.478ZCheesecakecakedessertsrecipeHappy New Year!!!A light tasting cheesecake with refreshing yuzu.My friend got me a big bottle of korean yuzu honey tea from Chinatown.I like the tea so when I saw a blog with the cheesecake, I gave it a try.The cheesecake is great.Recipe (6'' round/6 ramekins):Crust:70g digestive biscuit crumbs30g butter (unsalted & melted)Mix the crust ingredients & press into a pan/ramekins, cool in a http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2010/01/yuzu-honey-cheesecake.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-461056942345031581Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:37:00 +00002009-12-27T14:25:17.233ZcakedessertsrecipechocolateBack home for Christmas!When I got back here by train, I saw snow everywhere.I though it'd be a white Christmas this year.But it rained in these few days, so all the snow has gone... feel disappointed :( To cheer up myself, I had a heavenly chocolaty mousse cake I made for this Christmas.Perfect for a chocoholic like me!Merry Christmas!!!Recipe (6'' round/6 x 2'' round):adapted from hereChocolatehttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/12/raspberry-chocolate-mousse-cake.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-7368357202827895880Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-12-10T11:33:13.286ZcakedessertsBakingrecipechocolateWarm & bright summer days seem so long ago.Although I love autumn & winter, I really not enjoy the gloomy weather lately.I felt like spoiling myself with a warm chocolate cake today.This is my favourite recipe for delicious & simple chocolate cake.Great for chocoholics like me!This heavenly warm chocolate cake is sure to cheer me up \\(^__^)//Recipe (4 ramekins):Cocoa batter:70g unsalted http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/12/raspberry-chocolate-fondant-cake.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-2968501008391389321Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:11:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.401ZCheesecakedessertsrecipeBack to Basildon this weekend for my birthday celebration.I had a lunch with my family in Frankie & Benny's restaurant in my town, it's great.I made a lychee cheesecake & a few mini ones.Taste great & light!Recipe (6'' round/6 ramekins):Crust:Digestive biscuit crumbs 70gButter (unsalted & melted) 30gMix the crust ingredients & press into a pan/ramekins, cool in a fridge.Lychee cheese filling:http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/11/lychee-cheesecake.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-6908910295867237437Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.401ZdessertsrecipechocolateLast week, I went back to Basildon & made a blackberry chessecake for my mother.These raspberry mousse cakes were for myself, I used dark chocolate so she thought it's too bitter for her.I love it, very rich in chocolate coupled with the refreshing raspberry flavour.Here come the recipe.Recipe for 4 ramekins:Crust:Digestive biscuit crumbs 70gButter (unsalted & melted) 30gCocoa powder 1 tbspMix http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/11/desserts-with-berry-2.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-6628375093715299238Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:56:00 +00002009-11-14T13:46:53.502ZCheesecakedessertsI havent's updated the blog recently.I wasn't particularly busy but I have gone through the most precious moment: my graduation!It was truly a great ceremony & also a great chance to meet all my friends.I haven't been spending much time in baking lately.But as I was going home for the weekend, I was thinking of making a cheesecake for my mum.I bought some blackberries & raspberries not knowing http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/11/desserts-with-berry-1.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-7808015584586786404Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:25:00 +00002009-09-16T22:42:57.254+01:00wire craftsMoving to London today.A lot of things to unpack.A lot of places to explore.A lot of shopping to do.Busy, busy, busy...An overdoor hook for hanging coats, jackets.Going to make more wired accessories to decorate my new room.http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/09/overdoor-hook.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-2166374943778837896Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.402ZCheesecakedessertsBakingrecipeGot London accommodation sorted.Next thing is to pack my luggage, which I'm still lazy to do.I had time for baking but not for packing...Well, force myself to start packing today.I've tried baking muffins using earl grey tea which were great.So, I wanted to try baking a cheesecake using the tea.Smell great, taste great & feel comforted!The cheese texture is rich & smooth, a heavy taste of earl http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/09/earl-grey-tea-cheesecake.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-564677163202510273Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:55:00 +00002009-09-14T13:06:12.983+01:00OthersLaunched my handcrafted jewelry online store!Yue the Jewelryhttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/09/yue-jewelry-online-store.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-6378013797520898085Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-09-02T23:07:41.997+01:00wire craftsHaven't been working in jewelry for sometimes, but in wire crafts.I'd just come back from a short break in Nice, France.It was a really great trip, I've had a fantastic time with my family in France.However, it's a shame that we didn't go in June or July to visit the famous lavender & sunflower field.So, it's definitely worth going again, but this time we could stay in Avignon.Recently busy in http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/08/wired-violin.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-1968591274234235918Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:43:00 +00002009-12-09T19:33:57.899ZCheesecakedessertsIt's still the season of berries.The strawberry sold in my nearest supermarket was cheap so I thought of making a strawberry cheesecake.I used the recipe for raspberry yogurt cheesecake I made last time.This time I added a tablespoonful of rosewater.This increased the depth of flavour of the cheesecake together with the strawberry jelly.I love it!Strawberry Jelly:Fresh strawberry 100g (blended http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/08/strawberry-yogurt-cheesecake.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-3632677769675531416Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:58:00 +00002009-08-23T20:26:20.018+01:00wire crafts'Open the cageLet the bird fly awayAnd give the cage back its freedom'by William MarWhen I came across this poem & I thought it came well with the cage I made.When a bird is kept inside the cage, which side has lost the freedom?The cage or the bird?http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/08/bird-cage.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-1177125370606740117Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:33:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.402ZcookiesBakingrecipechocolateI have baked these cookies twice now.It's absolutely delicious!Once I start eating it, I can't stop myself from eating.Recipe:140g unsalted butter170g plain flour70 roasted whole hazelnuts80g sugar25g cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking powder (b.p.)110-140g chopped nutsWhisk butter & sugar until fluffy & light in colour.Sieve in the flour, cocoa powder, b.p. & fold until well-mix.Roll the dough into 70 http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/08/hazelnut-chocolate-cookies.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-6116022478502794837Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:32:00 +00002009-08-07T13:01:02.500+01:00wire craftsWire Crafts - my most recent interest.It seemed complicated & difficult to make a piece.But it's not as hard as I thought it would be.They're made of basic shapes: circles, squares, lines, curves etc.I love the simplicity & the combination a wire can give.http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/08/1st-time-on-wire-crafts.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-8945152821499417963Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:29:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.403ZdessertsrecipeI have seen blogs & forums about this famous & chilled dessert originated from Macau.I didn't see shops selling this dessert during my visit in Macau last year.I wasn't so keen & passionate in cooking & baking, I think that's why I missed it.Well, I got the recipe I noted a long time ago.Finally digged it out & made it this week.I couldn't find Marie biscuits in my nearby supermarket so I used http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/07/macau-sawdust-pudding.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-3116452784601646425Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:12:00 +00002009-07-29T16:36:16.708+01:00Day outThe Pagoda taken by CheongLast week, Cheong & I had gone to Kew Gardens in London.Student price is £11, not cheap but a coupon given to get discount for the next visit.The annual fee is quite cheap, it's about £35.The 1st photo features the iconic building, The Pagoda.To be honest, it's neither pretty nor special.I thought the tower is opened for sightseeing but it's not, very disappointed.Yellowhttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/07/day-in-kews-garden.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-260845514274542127Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:07:00 +00002009-12-09T19:41:27.552ZDay outWalking up the field by Cheong.This week I went to Hitchin Lavender Field with Julian & my siblings.Again, with my brother Cheong & sisters Kelly (shown in the picture) & Jen, it looked like we're having a photograph session.This was the main purpose of Kelly to bring Cheong so he can be the camera man...Cheong did take some great pictures with my sisters who love to be photographed.Well, I don'thttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/07/hitchin-lavender.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-6543538040910334330Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:02:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.403ZDay outCheesecakedessertsrecipeIt's the season of strawberry & raspberry.With my family, I went to McLauchlans of Boxted near Colchester for berry picking last week.Had a great day out in the farm.Choosing, picking & eating berry...I also used some of the leftover raspberry to make a cheesecake.This cheesecake is lighter as I used fat free cream cheese & yogurt.Perfect for summer!Recipe (6 inch round pan): Crust: Digestive http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/07/day-of-berry.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-864850346220540036Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:41:00 +00002009-06-27T13:14:13.824+01:00NecklacesIt's the end of my Chemistry degree in Imperial College.I can't say goodbye to Imperial as I'm staying to continue my study there.I'll be doing a 4-year course in bioimaging.Hopefully, I can cope with that.I'm planning to work on my jewelry during the summer.I don't tend to keep them as I rarely wear one.So, there'll be more on sale on Etsy.Plus, my brother is coming back to Basildon, he can takehttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/06/end.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-5080524890334518781Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:05:00 +00002009-07-29T15:17:13.624+01:00Day outIt's finally towards the end of my study in Imperial College.I've finished the long & boring report followed by the project presentation last Thursday.The hardest & most stressful moment has gone!!!Doro & I had a frustrating time when printing off our reports in uni. library.Paper jammed, ran out of cartridge, wrong pages getting printed off, double-sided layout instead of single-sided etc.But wehttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/06/long-update-in-june.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-5294418583636451455Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:33:00 +00002009-06-04T16:46:29.551+01:00OthersYue les bijouxFinally have some times for my jewelry business.I'm now selling my jewelry on Esty.Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling handmade goods.However, I haven't listed many items, I'll do it as soon as possible.Please, give me any comments if everyone visit the site.http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-jewelry-store-yue-les-bijoux.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-2322300789044376746Sun, 10 May 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-05-10T18:09:26.766+01:00NecklacesEarringsThe final exam in my degree had finally finished on Thursday.Although it's not the end of my degree yet, still have report & presentation in June.It's still worth celebrating.In another 2 months time, it'll be the end of my degree.No plan for the summer, but likely to take a long holiday before my Ph.D.I might take the chance to go back to Malaysia for a few weeks.I haven't decided yet, will havehttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/05/end-of-exams.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-6067394703068872459Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:29:00 +00002009-12-10T11:34:13.404ZcookiesBakingrecipeBaking weekend, just baked some green tea shortbread cookies.Original recipe from Amai Tea & Bake House.I used a large egg instead of 3 large egg yolks.Well, it tastes good and not sweet but has a green tea aroma.Every one likes green tea will love it!Honestly, I don't fancy green tea that much, but I have 2 bags of green tea powder from Taiwan.I only thing use it for baking or making a green teahttp://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/04/green-tea-sweets.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-8361728702739485335Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:28:00 +00002009-04-12T19:08:16.312+01:00Cosmetics DIYI'm now on my Easter break, staying in Basildon for a week.Then, back to London & hopefully finish my lab works.Also have revisions for exams in May.I'm in my final year of Chemistry now.A bit worry about the future.Well, I have applied for a Ph.D in my college but still...I should just finish all my current works first...About the picture, I've made a cleansing mousse for my sister this http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/04/easter-break-cosmetics-diy.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314923095379578219.post-8048127850140083668Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:32:00 +00002009-03-30T22:01:59.003+01:00BakingFinally got myself sometimes to update the blog.I was busy revising for my viva.Once it'd done, we'd a baking night last Tuesday.Well, we had great times experimenting & playing :)The recipe of egg filling is from Dorothy's mother which is yummy.We also watched a movie 'Bedtime Stories'.We all like Bugsy in the movie, it's very cute (it's quite scary by the 1st sight).We're planning a trip for http://lalune85.blogspot.com/2009/03/baking-night-egg-tarts.htmlmoon_cheong@hotmail.com (Yue's Handicrafts)2