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Fig Leaf Ice Cream

I read a random article about using fig leaves for cooking and so I then wondered if they would make a great ice cream flavor. Upon searching, I found a recipe by David Leibovitz and remembered using his ice cream book that he published back when I first started learning to make ice cream! And so, I had to make this ice cream flavor now. Luckily, my uncle has a fig tree! Fig leaves have a coconut/caramel flavor but more on the floral side. They’re great to use and I’m so happy to discover an ingredient I have never known of before! :D

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Pumpkin Bread

I have been making this pumpkin bread every year (and sometimes multiple times a year) since 3-4 years ago! I feel like the fresh ginger really makes a difference. Also the bread is so fluffy and moist. I keep going back to it! I’m a sucker for fall spices and this pumpkin bread by Bon Appétit is just so good! I highly recommend you try it out. :D

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Yakgwa (약과)

It’s currently Chuseok(추석) in Korea, which is the mid-autumn harvest festival. You could think of it as Korean Thanksgiving! So I decided to make something relating to this season: yakgwa (약과)! Yak means medicine and gwa means confection. It’s one of my favorite traditional Korean snacks. I love how it combines the textures of both chewy and crispy and has a mellow sweetness. This was my very first attempt at making this confection, so I was very nervous! Haha.

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Strawberry Matcha Latte

I have been making this drink everyday lately. It’s so good. Whenever I go to a cafe or boba shop and they have strawberry matcha latte, I always have to get it. I love it so much. So I thought, why not just make my own? So I did! :D

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Fruit Tart

I made this fruit tart for my mom’s birthday, one of her favorite desserts! And who can complain? Pastry cream with fruit and a shortbread-like crust. Such a great combo. They especially look so aesthetic and pretty.

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Peach Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is soooo good. I’m a huge fan of Erin McDowell and though she is usually known more for her pies, her peach cinnamon roll recipe is so delicious! I especially love the dough. It’s so enriched, fluffy and perfect! And the peach butter is such a nice addition to make a cinnamon roll lighter but packed with juicy peach flavor.

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Peach Ice Cream

This summer has been quite hot and ice cream has been in high demand. My ice cream maker is a grandpa. My parents got it more than 20 years ago. Since it is usually sitting in the garage, I decided to make better use of it this summer! Here’s some delicious peach ice cream. It’s flavorful and packed with the juicy flavor of peaches, yet light and refreshing at the same time.

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Peach Syrup (청)

I first found out about cheong (청) through MyCookingTree's youtube channel and have loved making these fruity delicious syrups ever since! They make such flavorful and delicious drinks, especially during the summer. You can let them sit outside longer to ferment and even turn a bit vinegary, which adds a nice tang!

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Peach Galette

I love galettes. They’re so simple and easy to make yet they’re so pretty and delicious as well! Add peaches to this? Even better! :D

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Peach Caprese Salad

This dish is really simple yet refreshing. It calls for minimal ingredients so having ripe and delicious tomatoes and peaches is definitely called for! Also, having high quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil definitely help as well! This dish is perfect for the hot summer!

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