Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Lemon Custard Pie

This was the first thing I baked in New Zealand. Most of my baking supplies (and all my recipes)  are in boxes in St. Louis so I went out and bought a few new things. This ceramic pie plate is one of them. I like how it's more stylish than just the glass type I've had in the past. Sage has been begging me to make lemon custard pie for him for over two months (since we first arrived in Hawaii).

One thing I  miss is my zester. I left Sage alone with the box grater to zest the lemon. When I came back, the whole lemon was shredded. We took a few tablespoons of lemon zest/pith/flesh and added them in for flavor. The pie was the best on the third day. It was wet on the first day and the crust was hard. The second day was better. And third day, we rated it an A! The custard had solidified and  the crust was softer and easier to eat.

So glad to be baking again! The oven is in Celsius so I always need to convert. There is a ton of counter space and kitchen storage space. Much better than the tiny apartment kitchen. And now the boys are in school. Can't wait to try some new recipes.

Sage's and Grandma's Tricolor Mochi

Sage loves mochi. After buying it a few times, he decided to make his own. With Grandma's help, they made a whole pan to take to a family gathering.

Cherry Cheesecake Squares

My Dad loves cheesecake. For his birthday we made these cherry cheesecake squares. They are really easy to make and don't require a springform pan. Tastes just like Mom used to make.

Lilikoi Apple Turnovers

Lilikoi, straight from my parents' tree, went into making these passion fruit apple turnovers. I was surprised at how sweet they were. I'm so used to eating imported ones that are quite sour. I used frozen dough as I didn't have lots of time to laminate my own dough.

Cinnamon Rolls

I made cinnamon rolls three times while in Seattle. They disappeared rather quickly with a house full of hungry kids. I like to make the dough the night before and then bake them hot and fresh in the morning.

Strawberry Panna Cotta

August's favorite dessert is strawberry panna cotta. It's a light, silky custard served with a strawberry coulis. I made it for his birthday when we were in Seattle.