Making a "healthy" version of strawberry milkshake

       Who doesn't love a good old milk shake. Although sometimes they may be over priced, today I will teach you how to make your own milkshake at home. This is a much healthier alternative than store bought ones since store bought ones may contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and flavoring.
This milkshake is totally customizable. You can add your favorite fruits or syrups into your milk shake to suit your taste. For example, you can add bananas, blueberries, and raspberries or chocolate syrups. Also you can add your desired amount of sweetness and the amount of liquid to adjust to the consistency you like. Today I will be making a strawberry milkshake.

Ingredients: 6 Fresh strawberries, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 cup of milk and 1 scoop of strawberry ice cream (For I serving)

This is super easy to make, you put everything in your blender and just blend away. "Blenders come in many different forms, and there are varies models out in the market" (Paul 15). I learned that having any types of blenders will do the same job. But when you consider how often you use a blender and the purpose you use it for, you will know which types suits your own need. For example my blender is for smoothies and beverages only, so it is small and comes with a lid so it can be a to go after you finish blending it.
Also having a pair of fruit knife would be handy for cutting out the stem of the strawberry. "A smaller version of the chef's knife, this is ideal for neat, precise knife work" (Paul 12). This part is not only handy but also safe too. You don't want to use a big knife for a strawberry and accidently cut yourself.
   
I would consider this milk shake to be healthy besides from the ice cream. Using a natural sweetener and fresh fruits is a really important step towards making your life style much healthier than just using frozen fruit and sugar. Lastly I hope you all can try to make your own milkshake using healthy ingredients.

What are your guys' favorite types of milkshakes and do you guys like fruity milkshakes or sweet plain ones such as chocolate and vanilla?

Strawberry and Cream Sponge Cake (Christmas Edition)

For Christmas, I've decided to make a strawberry and cream sponge cake. The cake is very common in Asian culture to have during Christmas, especially for Japanese people. This dessert is made of a soft and airy sponge cake base, sandwiched with freshly whipped strawberry cream and some fresh-cut strawberries. For my cake, I named it Strawberry Wonderland.🍓☃🏘

Ingredients:                                              Sponge cake:        Whipped Cream:

4 eggs🥚            3/4pintof heavy whipping cream

70grams of sugar                  1/4cup of fine sugar

40ml of milk🥛          1/4cup of strawberry puree 

30ml of canola oil 2cups of 🍓(filling&décor)

1tsp of vanilla extract  

Meringue and egg batter

 50grams of all purpose flower

50grams of corn starch

Steps:

1.To make the sponge cake, first combine the egg yolks, milk, oil, flour, corn starch, vanilla, 1/4 of the sugar and whisk until smoothed. (Set aside for later use)

2.Using an mixer, whisk the egg whites on high speed for 5min or until medium soft peaks form. When whisking, add sugar gradually after the egg whites become frothy.

3.Gently fold in the two mixtures in 3 parts until combined. "Fold"-"To gently mix a light mixture into a heavy one, avoiding knocking out the air"(Paul 247) This had help me understand the importance of folding gently instead of just whisking till combined. It really makes a difference in the end result of the sponge cake. From being stiff to light and airy.

4.Pour batter into a round baking pan and bake for 45min in a 300 degrees Fahrenheit oven.

5.For the whipped cream, blend strawberries into a puree and strain the seeds with a sift.(set aside)

6.In a bowl, whisk the whipping cream and sugar together until it becomes stiff. Whisk in the puree.

7.Slice the cooled cake equally into two. Spread a layer of cream on the cake and place a layer of strawberries on to the cream and cover the strawberries with another layer cream. Finally, placing the last piece of sponge cake onto the cream.

8.Frost the cake and decorate it with the rest of the strawberries and cream.(put in fridge overnight)
"put your chosen tip in pastry bag then fold over tip of the bag to form a lip that sits over your hand and fill the bag with chosen frosting"(Paul 188) This has help me to fill the pastry bag quicker and made the whole process of decorating easier.

Lastly I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas! I hope you all get a chance to try this cake❤

What r your guys favorite type of cake and what filling do you like in it?