By Andrea Pavee Yesterday, after about a 5-month epic adventure of thread and needle, I finished my first counted cross stitch kit. While I have always loved cross stitch, I used to grab onto a pattern, restock my supply of thread, then armed with a good amount of Aida cross stitch cloth, I would manuallyContinue reading “Sewing Stories: Counted Cross Stitch Kits”
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Student Specials: Memories of Asian Delights
I met Vicki last year when she was an exchange student in Singapore for five months. She and her friends organized a German night with a cultural presentation and German food. It was a German feast! Student Specials: Pretzels & Schnitzels and Kaiserschmarrn & Panellets – HomeBlog by HomSkil Vicki is back in Vienna whereContinue reading “Student Specials: Memories of Asian Delights”
Student Specials: Cooking for friends
This blog has been a great way to keep in touch with friends young and old. Anne Lise was in Amsterdam when she read last’s week post, so she wrote: “I’m in Amsterdam now and we just finished making and eating breakfast.” Anne Lise studies in London and was visiting friends in Amsterdam. While EstherContinue reading “Student Specials: Cooking for friends”
Stories At My Mother’s Knee: Lizard, Begone!
By Andrea Pavee A few weeks ago, Lily and I were having a chat and our conversation strayed into the area of household pests (shudder). Turns out there are quite a number of people who are frightened of household lizards. Others are not impressed with the droppings they leave in their wake. My mother usedContinue reading “Stories At My Mother’s Knee: Lizard, Begone!”
Beginner’s Choice: When Breakfast is Simply Good
Fruitful Breakfast Ideas Feisan sent photos of the healthy breakfasts she has been making. She has been exploring the market near where she stays in Kota Kinabalu to shop for groceries instead of going to a supermarket and she wrote: “It’s such a new experience, and so much fun.” For a young person who lovesContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: When Breakfast is Simply Good”
Student Specials: Tang Yuan and Togetherness
Tang yuan (or glutinous rice balls) with different types of fillings (peanut, sesame, red bean) in syrup are served throughout the year as a dessert, but they take on a special meaning when served at Chinese New Year. They become a symbol of togetherness and family reunion. Tang yuan is available in the frozen sectionContinue reading “Student Specials: Tang Yuan and Togetherness”
Home Traditions: Oriental Roast Chicken
By Andrea Pavee With a promise to keep, here is the recipe for the Oriental Roast Chicken previously mentioned in the post on Green Curry. At my first few attempts, I excluded the plum sauce. However, with my latest offering, I decided to add in a big dollop of plum sauce as part of theContinue reading “Home Traditions: Oriental Roast Chicken”
Beginner’s Choice: Cool Ideas for the Lunar New Year
If you really want to experience the atmosphere of the traditional Lunar New Year, the place to go is the supermarket. Someone who was at the supermarket sent a message as I was on the way to one: “Enjoy the mad rush!” Yes, the only thing to do is to stay cool. My brother isContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Cool Ideas for the Lunar New Year”
Home Traditions: Yummylicious Thai Green Curry Chicken
By Andrea Pavee A few months ago, I was privileged to attend Lily’s HomSkils Course on the Basics of Thai Cooking. I was not disappointed. Lily, full of anecdotes, tips and information, shared with us her knowledge of the fascinating culture of Thailand. Being a Thai herself, at the end of the course, we hadContinue reading “Home Traditions: Yummylicious Thai Green Curry Chicken”
Beginner’s Choice: Bread of the Three Kings
Sara, who was an exchange student in Singapore and who has returned to Spain, was inspired by Elena to bake. (Featured image is Elena’s Roscon de Reyes) Sara sent photos of the traditional Roscon de Reyes she baked, which is a sort of sweet bread which resembles a crown. Roscon de Reyes is served onContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Bread of the Three Kings”
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