The two sides to Mumbai The less attractive side As soon as we stepped out of the airport, there were constant honking and traffic was madness. That was not the worst part, crossing the road was a lot more gripping than any rollercoaster ride. Cars, rickshaws, trucks and motorcycles come from both sides and no …
M is always raving about Bigos and he has it every Christmas morning. Since we will be up in the sky on Christmas eve, making our way to Mumbai for a friend’s wedding, we will have to have plane food for Christmas. So I volunteered to make Bigos for my darling dearest as an early Polish …
My new toy just came through the post and I am happy already. How easily satisfied! It is the De Buyer Moul’Flex Mini-Madeleine Baking Mould. I have been meaning to buy a mini madeleine mould for as long I could remember and this one seem perfect. It was packaged in a cutout box so the madeleine mould …
Anything with pork and apple really tickles my fancy. So when I saw this recipe last year, I made it and loved it. M decided that was the perfect brunch from the first bite. I made it again recently but with my twist and we still love it. In Malaysia, Ramly Burger is one of …
Situated just around the corner of Notting Hill Gate station, The Shed is tucked away from the busy main street. It felt like a cosy country shed, rustic and relaxed. This new restaurant opened its doors on 23rd October and is proving popular. The Gladwin brothers have clearly marinated their skills of a farmer, chef and …
Australian chef, Brett Graham started his cooking career aged 15 and has then gone to win himself the Josephine Pignolet Award. Winning the award was a big stepping stone for him as he was granted a trip to the UK where he then worked at The Square, another excellent restaurant. He followed up his bright …
Hot and sour soup These days, I try to stock up on lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves when I shop at the oriental store, making sure I never run out of them. Lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves freeze well so it is great to have them at hand as it is a staple in most …
After hours of admiring fantastic work at Victoria and Albert Museum, both of us hungry people were about to set foot into the french chain restaurant Aubaine. Lucky for us, we caught a glimpse of a quaint looking restaurant with paintings on the window. We curiously went to sneak a peek and immediately smiled, nod …
My memories of ‘Sambal Heh Bee’ brings me back to the aroma that came from the kitchen. The pungent aroma would fill up the whole house. There was no escape. Not only did I not escape, I went into the kitchen, the source of all evil. I would watch my aunt patiently pound the ingredients …
The trip to Poznan was rather relaxing. There was no plan. Normally when I travel, there is a rough plan as to where I want to go, what I want to see and workout the most efficient way to see the top priority places and restaurants. This time, I left it open to be free …
My sister and her husband are arriving later in the evening and I am very sure they will be tired after a 13 hours flight. I am so excited, I feel as if I am going on a long holiday. So being the loving sister anticipating their arrival, I have cleaned and cleared space in …
While making these stuffed cabbage rolls, I cannot help but think that they are actually makeover of meatballs. Many recipes are derived from a specific recipe that each and everyone of us have interpreted. So these aren’t gołąbki, the Polish traditional cabbage rolls but they are my adaptation and interpretation. Let the meatball makeover begin!! …
What better way to spend a slow and relaxing Sunday afternoon lunching with the girls! Even better, we were at Viajante! The food and service were impeccable from start till finish. Nuno Mendes even came personally to present the food to us, with a humble smile. We all agreed that his messy yet artistic hair …
Coconut water from fresh green coconut is a real thirst quencher, filled with antioxidants. Often, the coconut is cut then and there by the coconut seller. They are so skilled at cutting the coconuts that it looks so simple. Dad would bring us here, to this coconut seller on Abu Siti Lane to get coconut water … Continue reading »
A picture of the menu cover I used to hate bitter gourd when I was young, for the obvious reason. It’s named bitter gourd for a reason. But as I grew up, this bitter fruit became one of my favourites. Like anything bitter, kinda like beer, it is an acquired taste. There are quite a … Continue reading »
I have been going to Golden Triangle since they first opened at one of the tiny shop lots opposite Bukit Jambul Complex. Back then, I was still a college student and it was a real treat to have lunch here. Now, Golden Triangle is very established with two very spacious restaurants. I guess this tells … Continue reading »
While I am on my way to Penang, my home sweet home, thought I shall share this Nyonya recipe with you. Something quick, light and gets your taste buds ticking. I will be sure to post some updates about the heavenly food we get here, and probably get you salivating looking at the screen. :p … Continue reading »
Who would think that there’s actually a decent chinese restaurant in a shopping mall? Well, I have stereotyped food in a mall to be less delicious as they are usually for hungry shoppers to fill up their tummy. So I was actually pleasantly surprise at the quality of food at Xuan Xin Restaurant. It is … Continue reading »
Ask what a girl who grew up on an island misses, it will not even take her a second to tell you it is seafood and beach. My recent encounter with a few people who do not like crab nor prawns or even mussels, left me thinking. Why don’t they like them? Is it the … Continue reading »
Sauce vierge!! It’s French and it sounds complicated! I don’t know about you, but for me, anything food related with a french name either makes it sound more sophisticated or complicated. Well, it is actually as easy as 1-2-3 and it takes that long to make it. There is barely cooking in this sauce, and … Continue reading »
