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Posted: April 28, 2021Categories: Festive Baking
Read more »Flaky, crumbly, light and melt-in-the-mouth– butter cookies in some shape or form are a sweet festive treat in many parts of the world. In Greece, they have the Kourabiedes for Christmas while in Germany, there’s the Butterplätzchen! But where did this trend begin? The origin of butter cookies is said to stem from Persia (or modern day Iran), but today, there are many interpretations of the recipe across the globe. The simple combination of butter, sugar and flour leaves room for different cultures to experiment and improvise based on their local preference. In the Malay-Asian cuisine, butter cookies have taken the form of many other traditional cookies such as Sarang Semut, Kuih Sugee, Kuih Makmur, Kuih Lidah Kucing and Kuih Semperit. If you’re one of the people who loves the iconic Royal Dansk blue tin of butter cookies, -
Posted: April 23, 2021
Read more »For Muslims all over the world, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a festive event that calls for a glorious celebration to usher in the blessed month of Syawal. This day also marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims fast for 30 days from dawn to dusk. Celebrations of Hari Raya in Singapore and Malaysia are very similar — families visit one another, seek forgiveness and feast together to strengthen bonds of faith among the community. And no Hari Raya bonding is complete without the delicious sweet treats and kuihs! From the delicious Tapak Kuda to the highly sought after Kuih Sugee, the options for kuihs are endless. We're delighted to share this recipe for a crowd favourite — the famous Almond London! To make your baking experience enjoyable, we recommend using the