Category Archives: Cooking

Family Traditions: Garlic Butter

By Andrea Pavee As a little girl, Garlic Bread was a family treat for special occasions. A favourite family restaurant, Fujiya (long since closed) served them wrapped, piping hot, in red-checked napkins, placed in dark brown wicker bread baskets. We loved biting down on the warm slices, oozing buttery goodness, straight from the oven. InContinue reading “Family Traditions: Garlic Butter”

The Two Kuihs and a Bouquet of Flowers

The word “kuih” will usually bring a smile to a child’s face in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, because it refers to goodies like snacks and desserts. (In Indonesia, the word is Kue) But the truth is that kuihs also bring joy to adults, especially those with a sweet tooth or those who like to snack.Continue reading “The Two Kuihs and a Bouquet of Flowers”

The Lemongrass, Garlic, Pepper and Coca-Cola Wow Dish

I was thinking of what to cook for Mother’s Day when my mother came to the rescue by telling me about a recipe she saw on Facebook. She insisted that I had to take down the recipe: 1kg of pork belly 3 heads of garlic 3 stalks of lemongrass Pepper corn Salt Fish sauce DarkContinue reading “The Lemongrass, Garlic, Pepper and Coca-Cola Wow Dish”

The Joy of Cooking Precedes the Joy of Eating

This article is a tribute to joyful cooks. Angelica is one of them. I needed something to feature in this week’s post, but I had not managed to try out a new recipe (saku sai moo – steamed sago dumplings with minced pork, peanuts and garlic, served with lettuce) in time. Besides, there was noContinue reading “The Joy of Cooking Precedes the Joy of Eating”

The Refreshingly Cool Chicken in Shaoxing Wine

If you need a refreshing change for a Sunday meal, try drunken chicken. It’s amazingly simple to cook. I bought a chicken (already chopped) from the supermarket. As usual, I have had a busy week and needed a simple Sunday meal. I have been wanting to cook drunken chicken for a while, so I steamedContinue reading “The Refreshingly Cool Chicken in Shaoxing Wine”

What is so Amazing about Val’s Egg and Fish Cutlet Sandwiches?

The amazing thing is that Val baked the Japanese milk bread (shokupan) herself! Most people barely have time to pack lunch, let alone make a packed lunch from scratch. Val makes sure that her packed lunches are healthy and beautifully presented. On the subject of healthy meals, P’Pew sent a photo of P’Pad’s favourite dish:Continue reading “What is so Amazing about Val’s Egg and Fish Cutlet Sandwiches?”

Kiribath (milky rice) and the Sri Lankan Food Adventure

By Krizia Cooray Singapore is known for being a melting pot of various cultures, and thanks to its multiethnic social makeup, it’s easy to find a variety of cuisines in general. However, one cuisine that surprisingly is still quite rare to find here is Sri Lankan food, although a few restaurants, eateries and home basedContinue reading “Kiribath (milky rice) and the Sri Lankan Food Adventure”

Family Traditions: Baked Oriental Pork Ribs

By Andrea Pavee Many years ago, on a trip back home to Brisbane, I rekindled family ties with brunches, lunches and dinners. In the home of my Grand-Aunt Thora, Mum and I were served up a platter of spare ribs. Intrigued by the delightful flavours of the meat on the bone, I casually asked herContinue reading “Family Traditions: Baked Oriental Pork Ribs”

Creating Memories with Edible Forget-Me-Nots

Memories of family celebrations and reunions are precious. They stay with us and are our real imperishable treasures. Judy, who is in England, sent a photo of the lamb Genevieve, her daughter, cooked on Easter Sunday, with the following comment: “Sooo soft, it fell off the bone. Lots of spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander.Continue reading “Creating Memories with Edible Forget-Me-Nots”