“Egg” Tarts

Visiting the local bakery was one of the highlights whenever we visited my paternal and maternal grandparents, who both lived in the quiet enclave of Happy Valley, where one of Hong Kong’s two racecourses is located. The bakery would bring out a batch of egg tarts every day at 4 p.m., and my sister and I would race down the street promptly at 3:59 p.m. to ensure we’d get them fresh out of the oven. Typically, these delicious and iconic treats are purchased or enjoyed when eating out; people