I came to believe that most times we need to be away from where we from to realise the beauty of our heritage and culture. The food we grew up eating is always the best proof of that. Following my first post on Taiwan puffed pastry, Mung Bean Pastry, I am writing another fellow puffed traditional pastry with interesting way to enjoy. Tainan puffed cake (phòng-piánn 椪餅) is a round, golden pastry that looks solid but is hollow inside, like a little edible dome. It is a very T

[Dessert Profile] Identity: Taiwan, Taichung (Mid of Taiwan) Name: li̍k-tāu-phòng (Taiwanese) 、ludou peng (Mandarin) Type: Traditional baked flaky pastry ＊the name literally means green bean for li̍k-tāu(綠豆), phòng (椪) in Taiwanese language means puff and bump. Mid Autumn Festival is around the corner. Mooncakes are everywhere now as gifts where the tradition is celebrated. As someone delivering tea experiences, it is my job to try multiple pairing treats with Oolong and B