Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy year of the Rabbit! Rabbits are said to symbolize longevity, peace, and prosperity. Lot’s of foods are traditional in many Chinese and Far East… Read More »Happy Lunar New Year!
Jeff Mao
Avid home baker and cook.
Flavor of the Month [February] – Jalapeño
February 17, 2023 — The Flavor of the Month for February is our jalapeño bagel. Add a little spice to your winter! Baked with fresh… Read More »Flavor of the Month [February] – Jalapeño
Flavor of the Month [January] – Onion Bagels
January 20, 2023 — The Flavor of the Month for January is our onion bagel. If you like an onion bagel, you’re going to love… Read More »Flavor of the Month [January] – Onion Bagels
Bagel and Bread Baking Shopping List
During my bagel baking classes, I’m often asked about equipment that I use, and for recommendations of what to buy to outfit the home kitchen.… Read More »Bagel and Bread Baking Shopping List
Jook, Simpler than you think
Chris and Jeff discuss jook or congee. We share some about our own memories of making and eating jook with family, and some practical advice… Read More »Jook, Simpler than you think
Thanksgiving Leftovers Bao
Chris and Jeff make big giant bao using Thanksgiving leftovers. Thanksgiving Leftovers Bao Make your Bao dough using this recipe (https://kneadandnosh.com/recipe/2021/03/bao-dough/): If you add some sweet potato… Read More »Thanksgiving Leftovers Bao
Dan Tat 蛋撻 (Hong Kong Egg Tart)
Chris and Jeff make a dan tat. This is best served at room temperature! Dan Tat 蛋撻 (Hong Kong Egg Tart) Filling 300g water 150g… Read More »Dan Tat 蛋撻 (Hong Kong Egg Tart)
New York Style Bagels
This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe provided to me when I attended a bagel baking class at King Arthur Flour’s Baking School in… Read More »New York Style Bagels
Braised Bean Curd Roll
Chris and Jeff make a braised bean curd roll. This is best served at room temperature! https://youtu.be/OET3dTN4xIo Braised Bean Curd Roll 1 carrot, peeled and… Read More »Braised Bean Curd Roll