Chawanmushi, a Japanese half-custard half-flan, treats the humble staples as the lavish ingredients they’ve always been.

or so everyone says. When she is called by the King of Hearts to make some tarts, she goes through a lavish presentation. When done, everyone exits. Violetta spills her secret to the Knave.

Evolving from a place known for its colonial buildings to a business hub populated by some of the world’s most lavish hotels ... de nata (Portuguese egg tart), Stow’s determination to ...