A year ago, we were in Circuit Breaker period (partial lockdown) in Singapore. It was boom time for baking. There were long queues outside Phoon Huat (which sells baking ingredients). I was surprised to find that I could only go in on certain days based on the last digit on my identity card. The loveContinue reading “At Home and Happy”
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Tea-time with a Difference
When we think of tea these days, many types of tea come to mind. Bubble tea is very fashionable in Singapore. When you see a long queue in a shopping mall, it’s usually a queue for bubble tea. What is bubble tea? The original bubble tea, which has its origin in Taiwan, is tea withContinue reading “Tea-time with a Difference”
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 Banana in Coconut Milk Story Unravelled
By Siri Preamble: In Thai, Kluay Buad Chee literally means “Banana in the nunhood”. I was so perplexed with the name in my childhood. How bananas can become nuns?!! Finally, it dawned upon me that the dessert is basically bananas covered in white coconut milk as if robed in white (cloth) like a Buddhist nun!Continue reading “The Banana in Coconut Milk Story Unravelled”
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?”
Family Traditions: Bread and Butter Pudding
By Andrea Pavee Having discovered a new brand of delicious beef burgers, I overbought hamburger buns last week. Not wanting to waste the buns which were nearing their expiry date, a lightning strike of an idea occurred, and I decided to make bread and butter pudding instead. When I was a child, Mum’s bread andContinue reading “Family Traditions: Bread and Butter Pudding”
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”
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