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”
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Christmas Comes, But Once A Month?
By Andrea Pavee The familiar roar of the grass cutting machine always brings smiles of glee to my face since it heralds a “Christmas-time” for my garden. Bags and bags of fresh cut grass means a good feeding for my plants. Even better, this fertilizer is abundant and free – who could ask for more?Continue reading “Christmas Comes, But Once A Month?”
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”
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”
Easter and Fresh Starters
Easter Sunday, like Christmas, is celebrated in many countries around the world. Since Easter is a celebration of life, it is common to serve eggs as part of the celebration. I served fried eggs for breakfast and we will have chocolate eggs at the end of dinner. We received contributions to the blog from AndreaContinue reading “Easter and Fresh Starters”
“Lasagne” in an Italian Family Home
By Laura Tartaglia In Italy, as part of the popular culture, many families follow a weekly meal plan, perhaps to ensure a balanced diet. There is a main dish for each day of the week.Monday: vegetablesTuesday: pastaWednesday: vegetablesThursday: meatFriday: fishSaturday: soupSunday: everything with tomato sauce – this includes ragout, pasta with tomato sauce and lasagna,Continue reading ““Lasagne” in an Italian Family Home”
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