Recipe: Homemade Hummus + Vegetarian Wrap
During Christmas lunch last year, I was more adventurous and served several tapas / light bites since I had extra help in the kitchen (Hubby and The Unc). Hubby is very fond of hummus, so instead of...
View ArticleChoux puff @ Sun Moulin, Isetan Food Hall, Lot 10 KL
My ideal choux puff - light and crisp pastry with lots of fresh cream filling. This choux puff (RM3) from Sun Moulin bakery fits the bill. A great afternoon snack. Worth the calories?......
View ArticleA Perennial Feast by YTL Hotels + Giveaway
A Perennial Feast, the much anticipated coffee table book by YTL Hotels was unveiled on 30 January 2013 at the Starhill Culinary Studio at Muse Floor, Starhill Gallery. The book, officially launched by...
View ArticleMacarons @ PAUL, Dubai International Airport
Knowing that I have a sweet tooth and how much I love macarons, Hubby bought a box of macarons from Paul in Dubai International Airport. PAUL is a French family bakery and patisserie which has been...
View ArticleRecipe: Fish Maw with Mushrooms Stew
During Chinese New Year, certain ingredients with auspicious meanings are served to reflect good luck for the coming year. The pronunciation of fish ("yu" 鱼) is a homonym for abundance or surpluses in...
View ArticleRecipe: The 2-Ingredient Homemade Pineapple Jam
Before I can make pineapple tarts for Chinese New Year, I first had to make the pineapple jam to top on the pastry. Making pineapple jam is not difficult at all, in fact you only need 2 ingredients for...
View ArticleMenya Musashi, Jalan P.Ramlee, KL
Ever since I tried Menya Musashi in Singapore, I couldn't wait to try the ramen in its KL outlets. Currently Menya Musashi Malaysia has two outlets - one in Eat Paradise at 1U and another at Jalan...
View ArticleRecipe: Braised pork knuckle with sea cucumber
Sea cucumber 海参 is another popular ingredient during Chinese New Year as it is a homonym for happiness ("hoi sum"). Sea cucumber itself has no taste, so it needs to be braised with a flavorful sauce so...
View ArticleCelcom PortaWiFi Trade-In Promotion
Want to stay connected while you're at home, on the road and on the go? Celcom First Data brings new meaning to seamless internet access with PortaWiFi, where you can now enjoy your own personal and...
View ArticleRecipe: Quick & Easy Pineapple Tarts + Happy Chinese New Year
Firstly, a very Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai to all my Chinese readers and friends. Let's welcome the Year of the Water Snake; I sincerely hope that your year 2013 will be filled with...
View ArticleGiveaway: And The Winner Is...
Thank you to everyone who participated in my book giveaway. Also many thanks to my little assistants, Baby C and Baby D who drew the name of the lucky winner. The Draw Master picking a name from the...
View ArticleRecipe: Homemade old-fashioned lemonade
While the adults sipped on champagne with their roast beef dinner, the children too were delighted with their specially concocted drink - homemade lemonade. Popular in the USA and Canada, lemonade is...
View ArticleRecipe: Strawberry Delight + Happy Valentine's Day
Love is in the air.. it's that time of the year again where lovers celebrate St. Valentine's Day. Nothing is more romantic than something made from the heart, so say "I Love You" with this gorgeous...
View ArticleQuacks & Kisses - Happy Valentine's Day
Feel the Love - Quacks & Kisses from me to youRelight my fireHave a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration with your loved ones:)
View ArticleCurrywurst @ Regensburg, Germany
Some things are unavoidable when you are visiting Germany...Such as visiting a massive cathedral...Or enjoying a wurst (German sausage) at a roadside stall...Currywurst consists of a sausage which is...
View ArticleRecipe: Thai-style sweet and sour pork
Sweet and sour pork is a dish we often order from a Chinese 大炒 dai chow restaurant. Pork pieces coated in cornflour and then deep fried, and then cooked in an appetizing sweet and sour sauce, this goes...
View ArticleRecipe: Cabbage with Wood Ear Fungus and Enoki Mushrooms (Vegetarian)
Many Chinese, including us, follow the practice of eating vegetarian food on the first day of Chinese New Year. It is believed that abstaining from meat consumption on the first day will ensure...
View ArticleHow to Make Japanese Dashi Stock (Ichiban & Niban Dashi)
My family loves eating Japanese food very much, and during weekends, it is common for us to dine in a Japanese restaurant for lunch. Other than the occasional beef teriyaki, hambagu or cold soba, I...
View ArticleCameron Valley Tea House, Bangsar, KL
Few months back, I won some dining vouchers (worth RM100) to dine at Cameron Valley Tea House located at Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar. Part of the Bharat Group, the Bangsar outlet serves breakfast items,...
View ArticleRecipe: Moist banana and pecan muffins
At the start of the CNY break, I made these banana and pecan muffins as a special treat for my kids. Baby C has been doing well in school and Baby D has been a very good boy too so they both deserved a...
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