Yet Another Food Blog

Almond Cookies

2012-01-25T16:33:00.004+08:00

The only Chinese-ish cookies I had time to make this Chinese New Year.Recipe from a friend, with my edits below:400g ground almond (I used 500g)300g whole wheat flour100g all-purpose flour200g castor sugar (Or: 100g castor, 50g brown/cane) 1/8 tsp table salt or 1/4 tsp sea/mountain salt1/2 tsp baking soda100g cold butter, cubed1 cup vegetable oil - rice bran oil if available1 egg white, beaten,

Pizza @ home

2011-11-17T23:44:00.003+08:00

Before baking.After baking.Pasta sauce, musrooms, sundried tomatoes, bacon, olives, CHEEZEEEE... Pizza dough recipe link Total time: Approximately 1 hourRecipe rating: 4/5Comments: Roll dough as thinly as possible for crispy crust, it kind of springs back again. And as tempting as it is to do so, do not pile on too many toppings!!! Lesson learnt from soggy pizza the second time I made this

Profile description change.

2011-10-26T23:46:00.004+08:00

When I first started my blog as a university student in 2004:I love to bake, hate to cook. I insist that they are two entirely different things. But I hardly have time to bake now. Sigh.October, 2011:Still love to bake, am now discovering the joys of cooking. Wish I had the time to do more of both.I've grown. *proud*

Walnut+Pecan Cookies

2011-10-26T23:07:00.005+08:00

My last post was in 2008? Stating the obvious, it's been too long.Saying that I stare at a monitor and write the whole day long, would just be an excuse. So instead I'll just carry on where I left off. Er, while trying a new, hopefully faster rating format.Sooo... Walnut+Pecan cookies.Recipe linkTotal time: Approximately 2 hoursRecipe rating: 3/5 yummyComments: Filling is yummy, but cookie dough

Hello Old Friend.

2008-12-31T23:58:00.006+08:00

It's been ages.2008 has been eventful. A year of emotional highs and lows, fear, happiness, sadness, joy, and awesomeness. A year of many endings; the end of university life, the end of a relationship, the end of life overseas. But it was also a year of many new beginnings, beginnings which will lead me into 2009; a new passion, a new career, a new love, a new direction in life. I'm excited,

Ayam Bek!

2008-08-11T13:09:00.002+08:00

[ai] [em] [bek]I am back.I'm back!Okay pretty lame punning. But I'm home safely in my beloved Malaysia and have my wireless internet all set up so I'm ready to go =DUpdates soon, promise! Don't give up on me yet!

Thank You...

2008-05-22T21:53:00.003+08:00

for all the sweet comments and good luck wishes folks! So sorry I can't reply everyone individually. But thank you =)Don't worry I'm still around and will be back blogging soon.One more week!Kisses.

I Must Be Getting Stressed.

2008-05-04T05:07:00.004+08:00

Finals in less than two weeks. *SIGHS*I'm quite sure I've mentioned this before, but stress gives me an irresistable urge to bake. Well pretty much any surge of emotion; excessive boredom, extreme anger or hyperness or happiness drives me to baking too. Any excuse to bake really. But right now I'm very very sure it's stress. Heh.This was my Friday evening:I suddenly felt a need for a chocolate

Basic Vanilla Cupcakes

2008-04-23T23:14:00.003+08:00

Ok, so I've once again been neglecting my poor blog. Assignment and exam season is upon me. This recipe for cupcakes can’t get any easier. Feel free to play around with the flavours, substitute the vanilla pod and vanilla extract with coffee, chocolate, chocolate chunks, orange and lemon zest, different toppings, the list is endless! I know I’ve come up with some gems through throwing in

When I'm not baking.

2008-04-06T01:56:00.003+08:00

We all need some random in our lives.Like photo-taking at 1 in the morning in pjs. Empty laundry room. I spy... A really big empty steel drum.(or whatever the insides of washing machines are made of)Practising the art of escapism.On random photo shoots, always bring along an equally insane partner-in-crime.Someone has to take the photos =P Emo moments.Blurry. Savouring my moment in the

To my dear Papa.

2008-04-04T04:03:00.002+08:00

Happy Birthday!You're now half a century old.(But still young at heart)A big celebration requires a big celebatory cake.And even though I can't spend your birthday with you, the housemates and I had cake to mark the occasion.(They wish you happy birthday btw.) It was a very tasty cheesecake.Missing you lots, but I'll be home soon.Happy 50th Birthday!!!With love,Your Daughter

Bigger IS Better...

2008-03-31T06:35:00.005+08:00

... when it involves Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yum.Count the Chocolate Chips.Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ingredients:140g butter130g sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract200g plain flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder150g plain chocolate chips150g white chocolate chips.Directions:1. Preheat oven to 180C/170C fan forced. Line baking sheets with baking paper.2. Cream butter and sugar till

Easter Snow Sunday.

2008-03-24T05:36:00.003+08:00

Happy Easter Everyone!I know I'm pretty late but I have a good excuse. Will elaborate further down the post.Anyway here's my Easter contribution.Orange Dark Choc Chunk Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream topped with overly sweet sugar eggs. Jia En loves the Orange Dark Choc Chunk Cupcakes.I do too. My decorating still needs work. And I still adore this straw bunny.Anyway, the reason why I'm

Easter approaches...

2008-03-22T05:01:00.002+08:00

Chocolate eggs are everywhere!!!! *Drools undignifiedly* I adore this straw bunny. Personalised eggs at Thorntons. At the local Sainsburys. Toblerone Egg.. I want thee...

Happy (belated) Birthday Mun Mun!

2008-03-17T03:46:00.003+08:00

I know, I know, I've been an absolute bum about blogging lately. Baking's more interesting.That and I have my uh, other addictions. =PAnyway, the photo below says it all. Choc Dark-Choc Chunk CupcakesandOrange Dark-Choc Chunk Cupcakes. Hope you had a wonderful time dear!

I spy... PIE!!!

2008-03-04T08:17:00.003+08:00

MY VERY FIRST PIE MADE FROM SCRATCH!CRUST AND EVERYTHING!WHOO! And now I shall bombard you with pictures of pie. Ok so maybe it's not the most perfect-looking pie.But I think it's a pretty good success for a first attempt.And it is pretty!I will aim my rolling pin at anyone who says otherwise.I would aim the pie, but it tastes too good. Unbaked pie. And if I want to nitpick, the pie is actually a

For the kids of all ages.

2008-03-02T04:13:00.002+08:00

Because no sane peson, young or old, can resist a batch of gigantic, colourful cookies.They're just fun! Giant M&M cookie recipe.Ingredients:125g butter, softened140g golden caster sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg200g self-raising flour150g m&ms (approximately, add more if you like, I usually do. Bright colours make me happy =D)Directions:1. Preheat oven to 190C/170C fan-forced. Line cookie

For the chocoholics out there.

2008-02-27T01:26:00.002+08:00

A quick peek at the amount of chocolate that goes into baking. Well, into my baking anyway.I do love my chocolate. Probably my favourite shelf in my room. Cocoa powder.For that chocolately punch.And dusting tiramisu(s).My beloved.Lindt Excellence Dark.Goes into everything that requires dark chocolate.I use this a lot. And I mean a lot.This stack would last me for maybe 3 weeks max.On a good

My Italian Pick-Me-Up.

2008-02-25T05:38:00.004+08:00

A.k.a. the more well known Tiramisu. And this wonderfully creamy, coffee-infused dessert does just that. Vanilla Tiramisu RecipeThis tastes best if left to set overnight. Ingredients:250g tub mascarpone1 vanilla pod (I know most people usually don't have vanilla pods just lying around, I guess you could replace this ingredient with vanilla essence.)4 egg yolks80g caster sugar300ml double

Doing my bit for charity.

2008-02-20T02:54:00.006+08:00

Food for the soul.Along with eating good food comes the exercise needed to burn it off. Being able to do it and raise money for charity is an added bonus.After fattening everyone around me over Chinese New Year, I have been conned, with the utmost reluctance I am, esthusiactically and willingly joining them in their efforts to lose the excess weight.Exercise is a good thing. And being able to

Product Review: /lambda/ ultra premium extra virgin olive oil.

2008-02-19T04:07:00.003+08:00

The kind people at Sperion have sent me a bottle of extra virgin olive oil to review. Not just extra virgin olive oil. ULTRA PREMIUM EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. When I first read about the product, I was intrigued. As far as I knew, virgin olive oil was one of the heathiest oils to use. Now there's Ultra Premium?The price of 37 euros was kind of daunting to your average university student, i.e. me. I

Happy Valentine's Day.

2008-02-14T04:11:00.004+08:00

Non-food related post.Happy Valentine's Day No Mr. Bear is not edible.But he's the only Valentine-ny photo that I have.On this special day, I'll be showering all my tender love and care on a 4000 word assignment. Whee.So I'll leave the rest of you to celebrate on my behalf. And while I'm avoiding my assignment I shall ramble on for a slightly longer post. My well blended list of mush peppered

Chinese New Year at Wolfson House 3

2008-02-12T06:48:00.000+08:00

Being away from home also doesn't mean you have to forgo the CNY open house visiting.Since I had no one to visit this year I decided I'd let people come to me.(Warning: photo-heavy post.) Decorations carried all the way from home.The spread. Doing the blogger thing.The Cookies: Cornflake Cookies(recipe) Peanut Cookies(recipe) Pineapple Tarts(recipe) Hazelnut Cookies Chocolate-Chunk Cookies(recipe

Being Away From Home...

2008-02-09T09:00:00.000+08:00

... is no excuse not to have a reunion dinner.Good food is everywhere. *Photo stolen from JiaEn's blog.

Happy Rat Year!

2008-02-08T03:24:00.000+08:00

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!Wishing all readers a Happy Chinese New Year. With homemade Chocolate Mice! =D *Squeak Squeakety Squeak Sqick Sqeak*Translation: May you all have a prosperous year ahead!Or maybe they're just saying "Eat me", I dunno.I doubt chocolate mice speak anyway.But they sure do taste delicious.Happy CNY everyone!

Old School Peanut Cookies.

2008-02-01T03:46:00.000+08:00

Just like Amah makes.Well at least I think so, with all the measurement issues.Taste's pretty authentic anyway in my opinion. Ordinary, shelled, skinned peanuts.(Okay, I didn't shell and skin them they came like that)And the work starts... Fry, or roast until fragrant. (not burnt) Grind finely in blender.Mix with caster sugar, wheat flour and water. roll into balls, poke small wells and fill with

Ok, so I may have gone a teensy bit overboard...

2008-01-30T03:42:00.000+08:00

... with the Pineapple Tarts.They're everywhere! Pineapple Tarts. Pineapple Tarts on plates.Unbaked Pineapple Tarts. Baked Pineappe Tarts. ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX PINEAPPLE TARTS(btw there are actually more these are the ones that weren't eaten during baking so there were probably around 220 in total.) Pineapple Tarts in Boxes. A parting photo of yes,Pineapple Tarts.Well, I did spend six hours

Monday Blahs.

2008-01-29T02:50:00.000+08:00

In photo: Mocha-marbled CheesecakeInsane Exhausted Blogger.P.S. I think I have a really short tongue.

Jam Tarts

2008-01-28T02:42:00.000+08:00

Tried a recipe for the cookie base before I used my precious pineapple jam.It turned out pretty well so I shall deem it worthy of my tedious, time-comsuming, painstakingly, laborous,torturous lovingly made home-made jam. Raspberry-jam tarts.Made with raspberry jam from a jar, of course. Neatly stamped out tart bases.Jam Tart RecipeIngredients:250g butter, softened100g caster sugar450g

Generation Gap - Part 1.

2008-01-26T05:53:00.000+08:00

My wise, old, experienced, all-knowing grandmamma bakes from the heart.Me, I need measurements. I need the measurements!!!! Grams, cups, spoons, something!I've decided that since I'm stuck here in the UK for Chinse New Year (for the last year, hopefully) I'd try to make some of my grandmother's cookies and get a taste of home. So I called her for her recipes.Me: Er, Amah can give me some Chiniese

SIX hours...

2008-01-25T05:23:00.000+08:00

To get from this, To this.Pineapple Jam. Pineapple Jam.Pineapple Jam.Yes, I am aware that it's photos of the same thing over and over again. For all the effort (and TIME) I put in, the pineapple jam deserves that much attention.Peel, Chop, Grate, Grate.Stir, wait, stir, wait, stir, wait, sir wait.Stir, stir stir stir stir.Sheesh.Up next:Pineapple Jam Tarts.(if I don't eat all the jam, it turned

Mocha Marbled Cheesecake

2008-01-21T03:19:00.000+08:00

Coffee. Cheese. Chocolate. Mmm. Mocha digestive crust, creamy cheese marbled with mocha swirls.Mocha Marbled Cheesecake RecipeIngredients:Biscuit base:100g butter, melted16 digestive biscuits1 teaspoon instant coffee powder2 tablespoons cocoa powderCheese filling:600g cream cheese50g milk chocolate, melted1 tsp instant coffee powder mixed with 1 tablespoon hot water80g caster sugar1 teaspoon

To the bestest Mummy in the world.

2008-01-18T04:08:00.000+08:00

Afternoon tea at Harrods almost a year ago.Wish I could be there to celebrate. (and maybe bake you a cake!)Hope papa took you somewhere nice for dinner.I miss you loads.Happy birthday mummy.Love always,Your daughter.

Happy (belated) Birthday Yau Fai!

2008-01-17T00:02:00.000+08:00

To one of my favourite housemates/food tasters/guinea pigs/friends.Being the oh-so-nice *cough* housemate that I am, I decided to drag my jetlagged self out of bed to bake a cake for Yau Fai's birthday dinner last Saturday. A simple, decadant, flourless chocolate cake, drizzled with melted dark chocolate.One of my other housemates aptly calls this a "Chocolate Volcano" since it looks like it has

The Tale (and recipe) of The Gingerbread Man

2007-12-02T02:50:00.000+08:00

"I've run away from a little old woman,A little old man,A barn full of threshers,A field full of mowers,A cow and a pig,And I can run away from you, I can!"From the classic fairytale, The Gingerbread Man You know what? Thinking back now, I can't seem to get the point of this story. If you don't already know the ending; the Gingerbread Man eventually gets outrun by a fox and eaten as in this

Cranky. Need Chocolate.

2007-11-28T06:27:00.000+08:00

At times or moods like this, nothing beats brownies.Triple-Chocolate Brownies, to be more precise. Uh, no photo of full brownie, people started digging in before I remembered.That, and I think all brownies kind of look the same.Texturewise, I think this brownie is pretty perfect, or at least the closest I've gotten to perfect brownies so far. And people usually have different brownie preferences

I may be rushing the season...

2007-11-25T03:56:00.000+08:00

But it IS only one month till Christmas. The seson to be jolly is almost upon us.So, have you been naughty or nice this year?

Cappuccino Cupcakes

2007-11-15T05:36:00.000+08:00

Can't keep a girl with a dead laptop away from her blog for too long.But you can really slow her down with a super-cranky old borrowed laptop. However it's definitely better than nothing at all, so I'll take what I can get. (Please, please, please don't die on me dear borrowed laptop I mean no offence =S.) Also many thanks to the laptop contribitor, it's not the first time this laptop's been

Rant

2007-11-12T01:12:00.000+08:00

My laptop DIED. AGAIN!!!! *Sobs*Will be back as soon as I possibly can.In the meantime will probably be baking loads. Have I ever mentioned that I find baking therapeutic? You can tell I've had a bad day when I walk into the kitchen and immediately dig out my big box of baking paraphernalia. I've been doing that a lot this week.Deadlines piling up, dead pc, god awful flu. Typing this out before I

Raspberry Fairy Cakes With Orange Sugar Drizzle

2007-11-08T04:19:00.000+08:00

Impress your friends with your baking prowess.A seriously easy-peasy recipe for dainty, pretty cupcakes. And they taste impressive too. Like much more effort was put into them than what is really needed. Read on for the recipe, which I found in one of my BBC GoodFood magazines. Raspberry Fairy Cakes With Orange Sugar DrizzleWhew, that's a mouthfull of a name. But I kind of think super long names

Chocolate Chocolate-chunk Cupcakes

2007-11-01T21:27:00.000+08:00

More chocolate. Chocolate makes me happy. Okay, so maybe you can't see any chocolate-chunks. But they're there.Under the surface.In all their gooey chocolate glory.These were the cupcakes I used for Anne's Cupcake Basket.Chocolate Chocolate-chunk Cupcake recipeIngredients:1 1/2 cup self-raising flour+1 heaped tablespoon cocoa powder, sifted1 cup/230g butter, softened1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup milk1

Happy Birthday Wan.

2007-10-28T02:46:00.000+08:00

Anddd I'm back to cupcakes, told you it'd be a short break.For the first time ever, I shall make a birthday post on my blog which is on time. On the ACTUAL DAY ITSELF. I'm so proud of myself.Enough about me for now. Meet Wan. Wan turns 21 today. Sooo...Happy birthday Wan! The red-eyed one on the left is Wan. In case you're wondering.And here are Wan's birthday cupcakes.I think maybe my decorating

Chocolate Banana Cake

2007-10-27T04:25:00.000+08:00

And now for a brief, mind you BRIEF interlude from cupcakes.This is a chocolate banana cake. Chocolate = Good.Banana = GoodChocolate + Banana = Excellent!! =DAnother recipe from my Australian Women’s Weekly book collection (ok so maybe I have about 5, it’s still a collection.)Chocolate Banana Cake RecipeIngredients:1 cup mashed bananas (use about 2 overripe bananas)2/3 cup milk2 teaspoons lemon

Nutella Cupcakes

2007-10-23T04:47:00.001+08:00

Nutella CupcakesRejoice! I have now settled down enough in my new kitchen to start baking!!!Started off with a failproof classic, Nutella Cupcakes. Get the recipe here, it's perfect wouldn't change a thing.These cupcakes smell amazing while baking, it makes people walk out of their rooms to stare into the oven.Mmmm, chocolate-hazelnutty goodness.Stay tuned for more kitchen adventures I have been

Missing Malaysian Food Already...

2007-10-17T00:39:00.000+08:00

... and I've only been back in the UK for like 2 weeks.Still busy getting organized got tons of photos of all the yummy food I had while I was back home. Being the lazy person I am though, I still need to get them all sorted out. I will eventually...Meanwhile thanks to those few faithful readers that have stuck around. I shall reward you with photos of my first cupcake basket! Specially made for

Apologies...

2007-09-16T22:25:00.000+08:00

... for the extended absence. Am busy enjoying the last of my hols =)Will be back soon, don't forget me folks! Meanwhile do click on the ad the great people from hitz.fm have placed on my blog.Hanoi next week, yippee!

Merdeka Cupcakes: Exhibit B and Exhibit C

2007-08-30T10:34:00.000+08:00

The second part of my Merdeka Cupcake quest.By tweaking my favourtie Nuttella Cupcake Recipe and with inspiration from boo_licious, I managed to come up with another two cupcake flavours with a Malaysian twist.Introducing Vanilla-Kaya Cupcakes and Pandan-Kaya Cupcakes!I didn't make many changes with what I already consider to be a wonderful recipe. I just didn't put in essence while making the

Merdeka Cupcakes: Exhibit A

2007-08-27T10:49:00.000+08:00

Happy 5 days till Merdeka.5 more days till the nation celebrates it's 50th year of independance.Thought I'd experiment and come up with a few 'Malaysia inspired' cupcake recipes. Here's the first one.Milo, according to Wikipedia originated from Australia. However I feel that its something that has now become firmly ingrained into the life of Malaysians. I remember drinking loads of Milo when I

Meet Pat.

2007-08-23T15:59:00.000+08:00

This little feller sits at my desk at work. I'm not sure where he came from or what's his name, so I shall just call him Pat. Pat the dog. Get it? Oh dear, I'm so lame. Hello Pat. Pat has Chinese Takeaway. Pat likes Chinese food (I think) Aha, Pat spots a Banana-Walnut Muffin. *Sniffs* Hmm... Smells good. Decisions, decisions what shoult Pat eat first? "May I have this yummy smelling muffin?""

Mix your own rojak.

2007-08-21T10:20:00.000+08:00

From prepacked ;)What you need: 2 x pack pre-cut miscellaneous fruits that usually go into rojak.2 x pack fried crunchy crackers 2 x pack rojak sauceDirections: Pour cut fruits into large mixing bowl, cover with lots of rojak sauce. Using a large wooden spatula, mix until cut fruits are well coated with rojak sauce. Do not overmix, or sauce will become watery.Sprinkle with lightly crushed

I like soooo found my dream job!

2007-08-17T10:22:00.001+08:00

In last Thursday's edition of The Star: Wanted: Food Writer (Journalist) FOOD WriterSuch an ideal job scope...Job scope:This is a job for someone who enjoys multitasking.I am such a multitasking pro wei; can talk on the phone, watch tv and blog all at the same time.Responsibilities include being a food scoutI like new places. restaurant and wine criticwoohoo I get to be all posh, poised and

flavours Merdeka special: Restaurants over 50

2007-08-16T12:18:00.000+08:00

In conjunction with the nation's 50th year of nationhood, flavours magazine published an article featuring 35 restaurants all around the country which are more that 50 years old.I've only been to 6 of them. Sadness.New goal: To eat at least once in all these places. Well, maybe at least the ones in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang.Here are the places I've been to so far. Sorry folks very few

Heng Kee Bak Kut Teh

2007-08-10T14:25:00.000+08:00

Ah, yummy bak kut teh or 'pork bone tea'. This restaurant has been around for as long as I can remember.Which is a long time.And may it be there for a long time to come, I want to bring my kids here someday.All the magic happens behind here.Look at them hard at work, churning out bowls and bowls and bowls of fragrant soup. 'Pai kuat' pork ribs 'Chee chang' a mix of lean and fatty meat. Innards.

Big Apple Donuts

2007-08-06T09:59:00.000+08:00

I finally got to try the much talked about Big Apple doughnuts from The Curve when I went there for the flea market last Sunday. What patriotic packaging. Remember Malaysia's celebrating her 50th year of nationhood really soon people! Pretty doughnuts all in two rows.Clockwise from top left: Durian, Kiwi, White Chocolate with Almond Flakes, Oreo, Banana Choc, and Vanilla Cream The most unusual

YHK Seafood

2007-08-03T22:23:00.000+08:00

I love living in DU where good food is everywhere.And I don't have to drive all the way to Pudu to try this famous Yong Tau Foo. Yong Tau Foo 80 sen a piece if i'm not mistaken.Too be honest I actually find them quite ordinary, maybe slightly bigger than usual.I suspect I'm not a Yong Tau Foo person. More Yong Tau Foo.Not much left since we went pretty late.Also chicken gizzards (red bowl) for

Basil Thai Nudle Bar

2007-07-31T10:09:00.000+08:00

Lunch break while shopping in Bangsar Village Just to prove that I know how to spell "Noodle"My order.Clear Tom Yam Seafood With Flat Noodle 12.90This is one of the better clear tom yam soups I've tasted for a very very long time.How deprived. Sigh.Mom's order. Beef Noodle Soup 12.90 This tasted nice, but kind of ordinary.The soup was nice though. The place was pretty busy throughout lunchtime

Fascinating Food: The Day Dinner Came To Visit

2007-07-25T22:18:00.000+08:00

This happend a few weeks back.Something you don't see everyday in an urban part of the city. I walked in to my house compound and as I was unlocking the door I spotted this:Skinny, bald chicken in the city.Perhaps an escapee from the bird flu epidemic?I certainly hope not. Another photo just in case my eyes were playing a trick on me.Note that it's sitting right next to the barbecue pit (on the

Peanut Butter Frosted Chocolate Cupcakes

2007-07-23T09:37:00.000+08:00

Hmm that's quite a mouthful...Anyway, when I finally found some time to bake...I like cupcakes... they're so convenient to eat and they always look so pretty! The chocolate cake base recipe is taken from my earlier chocolate fudge cake post. Fill cupcake cases 3/4 full of batter and bake till cake is springy or inserted toothpick comes out clean. I did cut down slightly on the sugar, since the

Busy Working...

2007-07-19T12:54:00.000+08:00

... or at least pretending to look busy =PManaged to get myself an internship so not too free to blog. Will update as often as I can. Probably not this weekend though, Saturday's Harry Potter Day =DI now know the joy of Fridays.

Favourite Food: Chinese Fruit Rojak

2007-07-15T00:07:00.000+08:00

I'm really, really so fabulously slow when it comes to tags. Ipohchai tagged me with this favourite food thingy months ago and only I'm doing it now. My apologies =PThis is one thing I really do miss when I'm in the UK and it's something that's like absolutely impossible to find there making it even more special. Delicious chinese fruit rojak with all the works. No where else in the whole world

Lychee

2007-07-11T09:01:00.000+08:00

Hand-flown fresh from Hanoi =D So pretty to look at and really juicy too.Not sweet enough though =(

Dim Sum

2007-07-08T18:03:00.000+08:00

More Chinese food =DBreakfast this time. Well brunch, actually. Since I've been back, my family has gone to this dim sum place for brunch every Sunday without fail. That's like 4 Sundays in a row? And every single time I've been there, the place has been packed, and the food has been good. Due to the huge number of customers the dim sum is always freshly steamed or fried. If you sit near the

A Typical Chinese dinner...

2007-06-26T16:44:00.000+08:00

... if everyday were a celebration and we had unlimited funds.I know, I know, it's been like forever since I've updated but I have very good reasons (or excuses). I'll try to make this a slightly longer post. Firstly, I have discovered that I hate my internet connection. The last few times I tried uploading photos to blogger it kept hanging. Secondly, I've just been having way too much fun eating

What Penguins are Made of.

2007-06-24T15:18:00.000+08:00

Remember my Chocolate Love post?Well here's one of the chocs that came in the pretty, elaborately wrapped, white box.A Penguin! "Ain't I a cutie?" "But I sense something coming up from behind me" "I'm too cute to die!!!!!" "Really!!!!!!!!!!!" *Picture of actual cutting removed by animal rights activists. (this is a family friendly site, so no violence or killing please.) "

First Nasi Lemak.

2007-06-23T01:39:00.001+08:00

Whoo! Mom came home early from work at around lunchtime yesterday, when I was just waking up. (Jetlag larh it always hits me only after a few days being home after the excitement has died down a bit.) I do not sleep until luchtime everyday! =PAlong with mom came... My first serving of nasi lemak since I've been home!Sambal Squid... Drool... And delicious fried chicken!(It was kind of cold, tastes

Chocolate Love.

2007-06-21T21:38:00.001+08:00

Look what came back all the way from Sydney, Australia just for me! Pretty box with pretty bow!(Who doesn't love unwrapping presents)Let's see what's inside... Red tissue!Remove that to reveal... Even more red tissue! Hmm...Let's get rid of that. Tadah! Too cute to eat!Well, almost.Can't let these delicious looking things go to waste can I?A big big thank you to Anne and Xieng!Much love <3

Home Sweet Home.

2007-06-17T23:31:00.000+08:00

It feels great to be back! Thanks for all the welcome back messages I feel so loved... hehe...The first thing I did was go for steamboat in SS2 with my parents and grandparents seeing that today is father's day and all. Err no photos I'm afraid, was too busy eating, =P but we do go there quite often so will write about that place soon, as well as the other places on my list of things to eat while

Almost home.

2007-06-16T18:24:00.000+08:00

Pack pack pack.By this time tomorrow, I'll be back in Malaysia and stuffing myself with good ol' Malaysian food. Whee! =D

Veggie Kebabs

2007-06-16T01:58:00.000+08:00

Made these for one of the many post summer examinations barbeques. Barbeques don't have to be about meat ALL the time. Look at all the pretty colours! So summery! And they taste yummy too =DDifferent coloured bell peppers, baby tomatoes, and baby button mushrooms on bamboo skewers.

My nose is peeling...

2007-06-15T12:49:00.000+08:00

... and I'm now a whole new shade of brown. Italy was hot Hot HOT!!! Overall, it was a pretty awesome trip. Foodwise not that brilliant as we stuck mainly to touristy areas and touristy-area food is never all that great. More on my trip after I grab some sleep. It's amost 6 in the morning and I have yet to go to bed. Budget airline flights are always delayed. Missed the last bus and had to wait

Back in a few days...

2007-06-11T04:30:00.000+08:00

... am off to the land of gelato!!! =D =D =DP.S. my apologies for not replying comments lately been too busy running around. But I do appreciate them! =)

Cornflake Cookies

2007-06-09T17:58:00.000+08:00

Ah, cornflake cookies. They always brings me back to childhood Chinese New Year celebrations in Malaysia (which I’ve been missing the past couple of years… =( ) These were made based on Amy Beh’s recipe from The Star’s kuali.com. I did at first think that adding lemon rind to cornflake cookies was a bit unusual but after trying the recipe both with and without lemon rind I find that it gives the

My Five Summer Goals

2007-06-08T05:45:00.000+08:00

I promised Mike ages and ages ago that I would do this 5 goals thingy after my finals. Basically you're supposed to jot down 5 personal goals, of any kind. The possibilities are endless!But I choose to be slightly dull. So here they are; my 5 summer goals. Food-related, of course.1. Take up cooking lessons from grandmum. Always learn from the best.2. Start cooking meals for the family. It’s time

Quick Tuna-Mushroom Rolls

2007-06-06T01:45:00.000+08:00

The time of the year has come again where I try to finish up the ingredients in my cupboard and fridge before heading home for the summer. Expect some unusual combinations in the near future =PIngredients:-One pack ready rolled puff pastry1x185g tin tuna chunks, well drained and flaked1x295g tin condensed cream of mushroom soup (I used Campbell's)Grated cheese (optional)Ground black

A Colony of Cupcakes

2007-06-04T02:34:00.000+08:00

Cupcakes.... More cupcakes....And even more cupcakes.My granddad’s 80th birthday was a huge celebration last year, in accordance with the Chinese tradition of celebrating their 80th year in a huge way. Reaching 80 is an achievement. Yay for granddad!Anyway, dinner was a in a restaurant with about a 100 guests. Instead of the usual birthday cake, I made individual little vanilla cupcakes for each

Quick, healthy spaghetti.

2007-05-30T18:55:00.000+08:00

Exams. No time to for meals requiring loads of preparation. Yet I refuse to give up my daily dose of fresh veggies. Here’s what I’ve been eating most of the time. Pasta AWhole-wheat spaghetti tossed in olive oil, chopped baby plum tomatoes, olives and celery, seasoned with ground black pepper Pasta BWhole-wheat spaghetti tossed in olive oil, chopped baby plum tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, celery,

Fascinating Food: Fat Balls

2007-05-28T15:33:00.000+08:00

Not for the dieters out there.Or for human consumption either. =PAnyone wants to guess what they're for?(photo taken by JiaEn)

Coffee.

2007-05-26T16:07:00.001+08:00

It's 9 in the morning and I've already had 5 cups of coffee. Caffeine doesn't seem to be having much of an effect on me. Sigh. I hate morning exam papers.edit: Forgot to whine about it being a SATURDAY morning paper. Also, the caffeine is finaly kicking in. After the paper is over. I'm feeling extremely hyper now, but I need to catch up on sleep. Rargh.

Baked Sweet-Potato with Tuna

2007-05-25T01:12:00.000+08:00

Simple, comfort food. Wash a medium-sized sweet potato, pierce skin a couple of times with a fork. Bake in an 180C oven for about 45-60 minutes. Remove from oven, halve, and top with a small can of tuna-in-mayonnaise.I read somewhere that sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes though I honestly can't remember why at the moment. Think it's a different type of carbohydrate or something

Food Travels: Fruit Display

2007-05-23T02:28:00.000+08:00

Boo hoo... No time to try out new recipes. =(You can amuse yourselves trying to name the fruits in this photo.Taken in Barcelona, Spain, June 2006.

Fascinating Food: Sushi USB

2007-05-19T07:40:00.000+08:00

People are going think I have sushi on the brain.But these are absolutely too adorable to resist! I'm such a sucker for cute, useless things.

Fascinating Food: Chikoo!

2007-05-17T23:14:00.000+08:00

I love the way the Malaysian Ciku fruit is spelled here, makes it sound kind of like baby-talk.Chi-koo!You have been warned earlier that I'm easily amused.

As Summer Approaches....

2007-05-16T04:13:00.000+08:00

My freezer is well-stocked with frozen treats.But.......what I'm craving right now is a bowl of icy cendol. No frills; just shaved ice, green goodness,gula melaka (palm sugar) and santan (coconut milk). The "Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul - Ice Kacang" stall.Somehow eating food by the roadside makes it taste better.Sometimes.

Happy Mother's Day!

2007-05-13T20:09:00.000+08:00

Wishing lots of love......to all the wonderful mums out there.Vanilla Sugar CookiesIngredients:¾ cup caster sugar¾ cup butter (about 170g), softened1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon cream of tartarDirections:1. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla,

Food Travels: Grilled Octopus

2007-05-13T02:54:00.000+08:00

Grilled Octopus. Photo taken in Barcelona, Spain, June 2006.With finals a week away, I'd rather be anywhere but here right now.

Apple Cake

2007-05-10T21:20:00.000+08:00

Ah, the recipes you come up with when trying to finish up items that are about to expire in your fridge, in this case, a tub of yoghurt and a few apples that were starting to look wrinkled. This moist apple cake with a crisp, crumbly topping tastes great warm with vanilla ice cream. Also makes a great breakfast cake when made the night before and the flavors have had time to blend. An all day

Sushi Wednesdays...

2007-05-09T07:00:00.000+08:00

Were one of my weekly highlights this year.Great company, great food, great gossip. It's amazing how friendships can grow through sushi-rolling.Love you girls. ;)

Vegetable Soup

2007-05-08T04:57:00.000+08:00

I love my vegetables. To me, a steaming hot bowl of vegetable soup is a great pick-me-up. Excellent for detoxing too especially after a drunken *coughs* late night out. I’d be sipping soup the whole day to rehydrate. The knowledge that you’re consuming something so healthy just makes you feel good.This soup is also something I turn to whenever I feel that all the cakes and cookies are getting to

Chocolate-lace Crisps

2007-05-06T22:42:00.000+08:00

These sweet, chocolate-infused sugar cookies look elegant and are really easy to make. Recipe from the Australian Women’s Weekly Cakes Biscuits & Slices book.Ingredients:100g dark chocolate, chopped80g butter, cubed1 cup caster sugar1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup plain flour+2 tablespoons cocoa powder+1/4 teaspoon baking soda, sifted¼ cup icing sugarDirections:1. Mix sifted flour, cocoa, baking soda,

Fascinating Food: Ugli Fruit

2007-05-04T23:09:00.000+08:00

Starting a new food category where I put up pictures of food or food related items that amuse me. I must warn you though, I am very very easily amused. =PMoving on... Here's the first Fascinating Food post. The Ugli fruit which I spotted while grocery shopping in Tesco. Find out more about the Ugli fruit here. "The skin of the ugli fruit is characteristically scarred, pot marked and puffy. A

I miss...

2007-05-03T03:22:00.000+08:00

The Lorong Selamat Penang Laksa in Penang (duh!). Day-dreaming about food back home while trying to study for finals is NOT fun. I wanna go homeeeee!!!!

My First Loaf of Bread

2007-05-02T03:21:00.000+08:00

I baked bread for the first time ever today! *Beams proud mamma smile =D =D =D* Yes, I’m calling my first loaf my baby. A Focaccia bread with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and rosemary. It tasted fabulous fresh out of the oven, warm and dipped in olive oil. Freshest bread I’ve ever had. And knowing I made it myself makes it even more satisfying.Ingredients:500g strong wholemeal bread flour1 packet

Chiffon Cheesecake

2007-05-01T00:44:00.000+08:00

Light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake. It's like eating a cheese cloud. =DIngredients:100g cream cheese30g butter3 eggs, separated50 ml milk1 tablespoon all purpose flour+1 tablespoon corn flour, sifted50g caster sugarDirections:1. Preheat oven to 170C/150C fan forced. Grease and base line an 8 inch round cake tin.2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until

Snickers Brownies

2007-04-28T19:10:00.000+08:00

An “accidental” creation of mine. I was planning to make peanut butter brownies but couldn’t find any peanut butter. And I didn’t feel like having plain brownies. When I saw a packet of Snickers bars lying in my room, inspiration struck! So I grabbed two bars, chopped them into pieces and tossed them into my waiting brownie mix. All my favorite things combined. Chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and…

Oat Bran Cookies

2007-04-25T21:19:00.000+08:00

Continuing my quest to find guilt-free snacks to chomp on while studying. Oat bran is an excellent source of fiber, and there are oh-so-many articles out there proclaiming oats as a health food, being able to lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, etc. Well, while all that sounds great, all I’m concerned about is that these cookies are crunchy, honey-sweet and delicious. The

Sushi Pillow

2007-04-23T22:16:00.000+08:00

Omg I want this....Ebi NigiriSomeone get it for me... Pretty please? With wasabi and gari on top =P

Apple Pie/Crumble

2007-04-22T04:40:00.000+08:00

I’ve messed with this recipe so much I’m honestly not quite sure what to call this anymore; it can pass off for a cross-breed of apple pie + apple crumble. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s always well received whenever I bring it for potlucks. Really easy to throw together when you’re short of time (or struggling to make roti canai at the same time like I was the last time I made this for a

Fruit bites.

2007-04-19T23:28:00.000+08:00

I have a bad habit of eating while I’m studying. A slightly less guilt inducing snack. They’re basically mini fruit-laden scones. Need to keep the blood sugar level high to concentrate on my books! Also convenient to pack and take sneak in to the library.Ingredients:2 cups self-raising flour125g cold butter, cut into small cubes½ cup caster sugar1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons milk¾ cup oats1 banana,

Onion-stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

2007-04-18T04:08:00.000+08:00

One of my favorite dishes to make. Simple, looks quite posh, and tastes great too! Firm, juicy mushrooms, filled with sweet caramelized onion and tomato, topped with golden cheese. The Portobello mushrooms can be replaced with any large-capped mushroom, but adjust the amount of filling.Ingredients:2 medium Portobello mushrooms, cleaned, with stems cut off1 large onion, halved and sliced thinly1

I miss...

2007-04-17T06:11:00.000+08:00

...Earthquake Tuesdays at Swensen'swith that special someone.Sigh.