Inspiring

Its when you inspire others, and they inspire you back..these words gave me the inspiration to teach as sincerely because knowledge is to be shared. Alhamdulillah.

Salam Chef Salwa,

Saya Nor'ain yang mengikuti kelas membuat tarts tempoh hari. Ain amat kagum anda tidak lokek dalam mengajar. Ini pertama kali ain datang belajar dengan anda dan juga pertama kali belajar sambil buat 'hands-on'. Syabas! Ain sangat gembira. Tambahan pula kami buat tarts dgn teamwork.Dari situ dpt juga kawan baru. Ain memang sudah lama tak pergi belajar memasak ataupun buat kek dirumah buat sekian lama kerana keadaan belum mengizinkan.

Ain sedang mencuba-cuba resipi yg diberikan,insyaALLAH ain ingin pula menjualnya agar dapat membantu keluarga.Terima kasih, semuga ALLAH berkati anda sekeluarga.

Sekian,
Ain (9May2010)

ps: Ain ada lampirkan gambar yg diambil semasa belajar. Boleh forwardkan email ini pada Mami Asmah kerana saya lupa minta email addressnya.
Sampaikan salam ain pada Mami Asmah.Nasihat mami akan ain ingati.Semuga ain akan semakin pandai dlm masakan seperti Mami Asmah & Chef Salwa. Terima kasih.

"Salwah..u conducted the class very well. Lots of info and the sharing of info/experience was awsome!! To me that's how cooking classes should be conducted, it shows your professionalism. Congrats."

Mami Asmah Laili, 2 May 2010

Petit Sucre

We had this wonderful class on 1st May 2010. Petit sucré means sweet and small in French. Tartlets as I've titled it for the class.

I'm quite certain, most who came mainly with the intention of learning the Blueberry Cheese Tartlets. It is one of the most popular tarts now and can be seen served at most wedding ceremonies and kenduris. There's even some stalls in Johor Bahru dedicated to selling these blueberry tarts.

My recipe version is infused with Valrhona Ivoire 35% White Chocolate.

As for the pastries, they are of the conventional recipe, using butter. Thus the running to & fro the fridge is

a common scene when making these tarts but all the effort is really

worth it, as these tarts boast of crunchiness and buttery flavour.

These tarts can also be made in bigger tart pans.

Fruit Tartlets topped with luscious strawberries, peaches and grapes.

These are Mami Asmah Laili's favourite and this what she has to say about the class:

"Yum..yum...today I had the Introductory Cooking class, so I shared with some of the participants and told them what a wonderful time I had yesterday, and explained why we need to attend such classes that you conduct, to expand our cooking/baking skills.. Thanks so Salwah. Luv u!!!"

These are my favourite. Caramel Pecan Tartlets. The unique flavour

comes from beurre noisette (brown butter). These tartlets will keep

longer and can be reheated.

In the bonus recipes, Egg Tartlets.

Almond Crunchy Streusels. Crunchy as its name.

Homemade Ice Cream 15 May

This Saturday, I'l be having a class on Homemade Icecream. Fresh ingredients and no ice-cream machine is needed to make these flavourful icecreams.

Durian Ice Cream Cake. This is a hit for any birthday parties or functions. Once, I brought it to office, and instantly got four orders! The durian pulps are obvious from this photo.

Among other recipes, Oreo Ice Cream is also a favourite among previous participants who had attended this class. Also in the recipe pack - Chocolate Ice Cream and Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream. Ideas will also be shared to turn these ice creams into cakes and serve with Chocolate Sauce (in the recipe too). I may try to include one or two bonus ice cream recipes for the class.

To register for this class, email to katsncakes@gmail.com