Fort Cornwallis is Penang’s historical landmark and is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. When Sir Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company landed on Penang in 1786 after acquiring the island from the Sultan of Kedah, he built the fort over-looking the sea to defend any enemy attacks and invasions. Since its … 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 »
It was a cold wintery day, having just snowed the day before. Most people stayed home and those who were out like us, were wrapped up like dumplings. Yes, we had to meet this specific day. No postponing or whatsoever. Firstly, we had to hear all the juicy details about the proposal from our newly … Continue reading »
According to my dad, Wonton Mee (Pork Dumpling Noodles) was once called ‘Tok Tok Mee’ as the vendors used to pedal their stall on wheels around the neighbourhood. The man would knock a bamboo stick on a bamboo cylinder, making the ‘tok tok’ sound and calling out ‘Tok Tok Mee’ to let the neighbourhood be … Continue reading »
