P’Pew, my friend in Bangkok, sent a photo of the braised pork spare ribs in soy bean paste dish which P’ Pad, her sister, cooked. She said it was yummy (aroy in Thai, mak mak means very) and it didn’t take long to cook. I am always looking for recipes of dishes which don’t takeContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Aroy Mak Mak Quick Dish”
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Gardening Tips: Japanese Roses
By Andrea Pavee When I was a teenager, Japanese roses were the craze throughout Malaysia. Pot after flourishing pot could be seen in houses, planter boxes, pots or growing in verdant beauty on the ground. Their brightly coloured hues offered a warm welcome to all who passed by. Their popularity was due in part toContinue reading “Gardening Tips: Japanese Roses”
Good Habits: Hiking
By Andrea Pavee As a child I was very active, especially in dance and extra-curricular activities. All that panned when I joined the workforce, got married, and started a family of my own. About 16 years ago, I faced a medical crisis which caused an early onset of diabetes. There is nothing like a medicalContinue reading “Good Habits: Hiking”
Beginner’s Choice: Why Sweets for Celebrations?
By Anna T Diwali Sweets Cultures across the world invariably celebrate happy occasions with the consumption of sweet food. It is a natural thing to do, and Diwali is no exception. When my friend asked me if I could contribute a Diwali sweets article for this blog (only on the basis that I enjoy IndianContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Why Sweets for Celebrations?”
Beginner’s Choice: Discovering Gastronomy
This week has been a busy week with the launch of Homskil’s Homemaking 101 programme. Val’s Amazing Lunch Box Fortunately, friends have sent photos of their cooking for the blog. Val (of Val’s Amazing Lunchboxes) sent a photo of her most recent lunchbox of crab cakes, gambas ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimps) and roasted potatoes. SheContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Discovering Gastronomy”
Beginner’s Choice: Leisure Cooking, Pleasure Cooking, Simple Cooking…
Cooking adds a new dimension to life. You may or may not agree. A new experience Chart, my brother, surprised me last week when he told me that he was marinating chicken to air-fry with an air-fryer his friends gave him. He sounded very enthusiastic about cooking dinner. There was the excitement of trying somethingContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Leisure Cooking, Pleasure Cooking, Simple Cooking…”
The Bird of Patience
By Audrey Kang Origami, the art of paper folding, derives its name from Japanese, literally meaning “fold-paper”. It has strong cultural associations with Japan, although some say that it has Chinese roots. However, now, the word has evolved to mean any kind of paper-folding art. Interestingly, the idea of origami that most of us haveContinue reading “The Bird of Patience”
Beginner’s Choice: A Deeper look at Dumplings
Have you ever thought of the origin of dumplings? Probably not. But it doesn’t matter, because if you are reading this article, you are about to find out. There are many kinds of dumplings. I have always been familiar with Chinese dumplings, but during Circuit Breaker (Singapore’s lockdown period) someone at home had a cravingContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: A Deeper look at Dumplings”
Waste Not, Want Not
By Andrea Pavee As a young child, my paternal grandmother, Nanie, had a large part in my upbringing. Such was the culture of yesteryears where extended family was immediate family. Nanie was a woman of great experience, having lived through two World Wars and other troubled times. She came from poverty and through sheer grit,Continue reading “Waste Not, Want Not”
Beginner’s Choice: Flavours and Textures
It has been ten months since this blog went live. If you are reading this article, then the time and effort have been worthwhile. Andrea and I have enjoyed catching up every Friday when she sends her articles. Friends have been sending photos of what they have cooked and comments on how the blog hasContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Flavours and Textures”
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