"I confess, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I know how to bake breads and savory dishes, but I prefer to make cakes, rolls, shortbreads, and pies. I'm quite fond of roll cakes and castella cakes in particular. As they pair well with a dark cup of coffee."

It's hard to choose a favorite however, given just how much freedom he has. It's staggering in many ways when he thinks too hard on it.

"I studied European style desserts when I was younger, though as I grow older I find myself appreciating the subtler flavors of my homeland's baking."