During this unprecedented time, we all either stuck at home because of the Circuit Breaker or lockdown measures of the country that we are in. While it may sometimes be a challenge, please do stay home and stay safe for yourself and your love ones. On the more positive side, I am excited to sweeten […]
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When I was a kid, our frequent treat was this homemade Black Glutinous Rice. I wasn’t a fan of this treat back then but will still eat it as it was Mum’s cooking. Now that I am older, I guess my taste bud has changed and I have begun to appreciate the taste and slightly […]
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I might not be an Ipoh-rian (person from Ipoh) but I married one. And during our visits back to Ipoh, we will definitely have the famous Ipoh Hor Fun from Thean Chun Coffeeshop. It might seem like a simple and underwhelming noodle dish compared to curry laksa or prawn mee but it is arguably one […]
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Many consider frog legs to be the best delicacy of Chinese and French cuisine. It is also consumed in various parts of world. As a family, we enjoy this dish very much but I think that it is cheaper to cook at home as it is an expensive indulgence when eating out. Fortunately, frog legs are […]
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I don’t remember having frog legs in my growing years, and I’m not sure when I fell in love with this ‘exotic’ creature. When my mum was staying with us, I cooked frog legs and offered it to mum, but she will politely decline. Later, I found out that the reason why she never cooked […]
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Oh, honey! Ever since my years in Perth, my knowledge and love for honey has grown extensively. Over time, it has slowly become a little healthy indulgence that I just can’t live without! Traditionally, honey has been used as a natural remedy to heal small wounds and minor burns, soothe sore throats, prevent tooth decay, […]
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Now, there is no doubt that you are familiar with the 12 days of Christmas, thanks to pop culture. However, the 15 days of Chinese New Year is a festive season that stretches from the new moon on the first day of the lunar new year until the first full moon on Yuanxiao Festival (元宵节—yuán xiāo […]
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All these times, I have shunned away from silkie (more commonly known as black chicken) as it is not the prettiest thing to look at or to touch. What changed my mind? We were invited for a food tasting session and lo and behold, the double-boiled black chicken soup was on the menu. (Thinking to […]
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In recent months, I have been finding ways to cook one-bowl dishes that are not just flavourful but also nutritional for my family. These are especially convenient on Mondays when the market is closed and Tuesdays when I am going for my bible study. This Lu Rou Fan is one of my latest findings. The […]
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Menglembu is a quiet and peaceful town in Perak, Malaysia. Interestingly, when you drive towards this town, you will see a few giant peanuts at the center of the roundabout. Once upon a time, there was a hidden food haven named Ma Chai “Twins” Chee Cheong Fun (CCF) which was one of the must eat […]
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