I met Feisan a few years ago when she joined a HomSkil’s online homemaking course. She was already a good cook, so she was ahead of others who needed to learn the basics of cooking. What stood out to her in the course was that the bathroom/toilet/restroom is a “comfort room”, a private space whereContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Preserving Traditional Recipes”
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Beginner’s Choice: Sabahan Delights
Many of us who have visited West Malaysia think that we have seen Malaysia, but we often forget that if there is West Malaysia, there is also East Malaysia. Getting from West Malaysia to East Malaysia involves taking a plane or a boat to Sabah or Sarawak. I have been teaching English to girls fromContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Sabahan Delights”
Beginner’s Choice: The Kampung Breakfast
Breakfast is often a piece of bread and a cup of coffee on the go for many people. It’s no exception for my friend Mar, who is from Spain and who is on holiday in Malaysia. She commented at breakfast that we eat too much in Asia, judging from the variety of breakfast dishes. SinceContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: The Kampung Breakfast”
STITCHERY EVER AFTER
By Andrea Pavee In school, when we were around 11 years old, or in Primary 5, we were taught some basic sewing skills. I can still remember those rudimentary colourful stitches on green felt. Of all the stitches taught, I caught on to cross stitching fairly quickly, and discovered I liked it. With the helpContinue reading “STITCHERY EVER AFTER”
Beginner’s Choice: Sunday Special
My friend Rachel loves Thai cuisine. I have been trying to learn more about Thai cuisine, so we discovered that we have a common interest. Recently, we decided to get together to cook and to invite friends to join us. Sarah, Rachel’s sister, wasn’t hard to persuade. She loves Thai cuisine and spicy food. ChloeContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Sunday Special”
Easy Peasy Pizza by Espie
I just came from work and thought of making something fast and fancy that is mostly out of pantry ingredients. Easy peasy pizza packed with fresh Spinach! The whole thing came together faster than a take-out. This delightful easy to prepare Pizza is everyone’s favourite in our home sweet home. Ideal for working moms orContinue reading “Easy Peasy Pizza by Espie”
Beginner’s Choice: Mum’s Prawn Porridge
My mum’s prawn porridge is only for special occasions. I thought of it for my brother’s birthday, because he likes it. It took a bit of planning to get all the ingredients. The vegetables, the chicken and the prawns had to be very fresh. Good ingredients are essential for this dish. My mum and IContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Mum’s Prawn Porridge”
Beginner’s Choice: The Elegant BBQ
According to Elena, in the United States it’s customary to celebrate the 4th of July with a BBQ. Aye decided to organise an elegant BBQ last weekend. If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing in style. It was a bow-tie event because the of the highlight of the BBQ was the bow-tie pasta withContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: The Elegant BBQ”
Beginner’s Choice: Sharing Home-cooked Meals
Meal times are family times. Cooking at home fosters family life. It also fosters friendship when friends join the family meals. Recently, my mother was talking fondly of a friend whom she regarded as the best cook among her friends. Her friend entertained at home often. Her culinary skills were outstanding. I remember my mother’s friendContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Sharing Home-cooked Meals”
Beginner’s Choice: When home-cooked food is so good…
When home-cooked food is so good, no one wants to go out for dinner! Someone commented over lunch that last night’s Korean chicken wings for dinner looked so good, it was hard for her to go out with a friend for dinner. I share her sentiments that our home-cooked meals are the best. When NellyContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: When home-cooked food is so good…”
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