ATB Yummy Land

1 cup water
1 tablespoon margarine or butter (or shortening)
2 tablespoons sugar (or honey or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon dry milk
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups AP flour
2 ½ teaspoons quick active yeast

1. Place all ingredients into bread pan in order listed, except yeast
2. Form a small well in flour, pour yeast in
3. Insert bread pan into machine, turn on

This recipe is base on "Canadian Living" shortbread star.  I added 4 teaspoon of Green Tea (Matcha) powder.  I think I have probably use a bit too much.  Next time can cut down to 3 teaspoon (1 tablespoon)

• 1 cup of soften butter
• 3 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of match powder

In medium size bowl sift flour with match powder.  Set aside for later use.

Cream butter in mixer, then add cornstarch and sugar.  Beat in high speed for at least 3 minutes or until very light and fluffy. Then turn the mix off and use a wooden spoon to mix in flour/green mix gradually.

Shape the dough into a log and put into a log and this cookie is ready for u to bake anything need a quick cookie fix.  Just need to preheat you oven to 350F then bake for 12 mins

I originally planned to travel to Tibet this year, but unfortunately due to the recent instability, the plan has to be changed.  So heading to neighbouring country Nepal instead.

During the googling research, found the really great video.  I wish I can do that...

With apple and raisin and (kind of ) whole-wheat flour.  I adopted recipe from Martha Stewart's "Baking Handbook"   Unfortunately this turned out too sweet and too wet.

• 1 1/4 cup of AP flour
• 1/2 cup of wheat germ
• 3/4 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granted zucchini
• 1 small apple
• 1/8 cup of dried raisin
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• a pitch of salt
• 1/2 cup of canola oil (but I omitted this)

Mix the wet stuff together and fold in the dry ingredients (but not over mix).  Bake in 375F oven for 25 minutes

I really love this heart warming drama.  It is about a mentally challenged young girl struggling through the obstacle to raise her daughter as single parent.  It may seems like a little dark and sad story at first, but it is actually very touching and sweet story how this young single mom is surrounded by caring and understanding family members and friends to help her through her life.

This story is actually from a comic series.  If the rating is good this time, it is very likely this will have sequel.

Official Link: http://www.tbs.co.jp/daisuki2008/