Every year-end Aunty Julie makes lemon curd, and she distributes it into country-kitchen-style jars to be given away as gifts. It has become one of my favourite Christmas treats. It was only last year that I learnt that she makes a limited number of jars, as the process is laborious and the ingredients are expensive.Continue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Lemony Treats”
Category Archives: Hobbies
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”
Of Fresh Air and Sunshine
By Andrea Pavee In our climate in Malaysia, plants of all manner and form abound, from the massive raintrees scattered throughout the land, to the wispy ferns carpeting our jungles with their soft, intricate and gorgeous patterns. There is another alternative to grounded plants to beautify your hearth and home ─ air plants! They areContinue reading “Of Fresh Air and Sunshine”
Beginner’s Choice: The Thanksgiving Rice Dish
A few years ago, Carmen asked me to help her find a recipe for tumpeng, an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish. She said she was going to cook it for a birthday celebration. She also needed help to make a cardboard cone to mould the rice in. I found a recipe for her and I heardContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: The Thanksgiving Rice Dish”
Odds’ Cool Creations: Hooked on crocheting
By Audrey They say that you should clear your debts in the New Year or that would foretell the state of your year ahead. This article has been long-owed and I’m riding on the Chinese New Year (and my current school vacation) to write it. When I was little, I used to attend an after-schoolContinue reading “Odds’ Cool Creations: Hooked on crocheting”
Salting the Earth
By Andrea Pavee Gardening is a full-time job, with its monthly seasons of peaks and troughs. Within these cycles, fertilizing is a must. Additionally, topping, turning and aerating the soil also works wonders in maintaining your gorgeous greens and blooms. However, there is another addition that can be of great use in your monthly gardeningContinue reading “Salting the Earth”
Hobbies and Healing
By Andrea Pavee Having managed to dodge the Covid bullet for over a year, I was not so lucky last week. And, back to isolation I went. While nursing a very mild and unremarkable Covid Round 2, I embraced the solitude of isolation and discovered a few remarkable gems of note. Keeping Routine Routine, asContinue reading “Hobbies and Healing”
Beginner’s Choice: New Year’s Celebration
A new year means a fresh start. What better way than to start the new year with fresh fruits and wishes for a fruitful year ahead! It’s always fun to have new ideas for New Year’s Eve, but in the interest of sustainability, it’s best to recycle décor. We had a candlelight dinner at homeContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: New Year’s Celebration”
Beginner’s Choice: From Durian Treats to Sustainability Efforts
The durian debate It’s always a joy to receive news from Feisan and to hear about her life in Sabah. A few days ago, Feisan sent photos of some toasts with delightful unusual spreads. Yes, durian and ube spreads! I don’t know what durians in Sabah are like, but my Malaysian friends and I oftenContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: From Durian Treats to Sustainability Efforts”
Look At My Garden Grow
By Andrea Pavee Gardens are always “works in progress”. Just when you think you are done, something comes along, and the face of your garden changes again, a testament that gardens are living, breathing things. Since our shift to our new home, the garden has undergone many movements and facelifts with additions, some subtractions, andContinue reading “Look At My Garden Grow”
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