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Planning to make cookies for Eid al-Fitr later? You also need to know how to store them properly. If not careful when storing them, the cookies will become soggy and not as enjoyable as before. According to All Recipes and Taste of Home, here are some mistakes in storing cookies: Storing them while still hot. […]

Adding bananas to the cake batter gives a distinctive aroma and a soft texture. Use ripe bananas to avoid waste. You can serve this baked banana cake anytime. Whether it’s with tea, as a snack with family, or as a treat for guests. Some of the ingredients needed include flour, baking soda, granulated sugar, brown […]

Weekends are the time to get creative with baking. Chocolate roll cake can be a choice for a family treat over the weekend. The ingredients are the same as regular chocolate cake. However, you need to use a larger pan to adjust the size of the cake that will be rolled. Here’s the recipe for […]

Japanese roll cake, or roll cake, was one of the quite popular desserts some time ago. Japanese-style roll cake has a soft texture with cream inside, usually served with ice cream or fruit toppings. Japanese roll cake is actually easy to make, but attention to rolling technique is needed. Here are some tips for making […]

There are various kinds of Eid pastries enjoyed across different cultures and regions. Here are some examples: Ma’amoul: A traditional Middle Eastern pastry filled with dates, nuts, or figs, often enjoyed during Eid al-Fitr. Kahk: A sweet Egyptian pastry usually filled with nuts or dates and covered in powdered sugar, commonly made for Eid celebrations. […]

Kaastengels is a traditional Dutch pastry that originated in the Netherlands and has become one of Indonesia’s traditional cookies. The name “kaastengels” comes from the Dutch words “kaas,” meaning cheese, and “tengels,” which means fingers. This pastry is known for its distinctive cheese flavor and its long, flat shape, resembling fingers. Kaastengels are made from […]

The origin of Nastar cookies can be traced back to Indonesia. The word “nastar” itself is derived from two words: “nanas” meaning pineapple, and “tart” which refers to the pastry’s tart-like shape. Nastar cookies are believed to have been influenced by Dutch cuisine, particularly the Dutch butter cookies. These cookies gained popularity in Indonesia, especially […]

The celebration of Eid al-Fitr is certainly eagerly awaited by all Muslims. So it’s no wonder that when the day of the festival arrives, they will celebrate it with joy. Amidst the sound of the call to prayer and the resounding beat of the bedug drum, there is one thing that cannot be missed. What […]