Posted on 20 October 2008
Since I started cooking for the family, I used a lot of tomatoes in our meals because they are my little “big” boy’s favourite. He can eat any types of tomatoes be it raw or cooked, with or without...
Posted on 16 October 2008
As compared to siu kao (boiled dumplings), making siew mai (steamed dumplings) is more challenging to me. I had failed several times until my hubby teased me that he needs to ta pao (take-away) some siew...
Posted on 14 October 2008
One afternoon, my son and I were having our tea break in the kitchen. I was busy reading a cookbook.
Son: “Mommy, what are you looking at?”
Me: “I am reading a recipe called “Braised Buddha’s...
Posted on 13 October 2008
As a Penangite (born and raised in Penang), this dish is my all-time favourite. My mother used to make this dish whenever there was a special occasion like Chinese New Year or family gathering. Because...
Posted on 12 October 2008
After making some California hand rolls, I had half an avocado sitting in my refrigerator. So I used it to make a quick and easy teatime dessert for my son. He ate so fast even before I had finished washing...
Posted on 12 October 2008
(Have you ever wondered how does my “Emperor” look like? Take a look at those fingers holding the zucchini cake. Can you guess?)
When I was browsing through some food blogs, I came across another...
Posted on 7 October 2008
This is a very common and popular dessert among the Chinese. In fact, it is also my hubby’s all-time favourite. As there are too many good recipes on hand, I had totally forgotten about his request....
Posted on 2 October 2008
This homemade version snack bar is a MUST TRY for everyone including people who have never cooked in their lifetime. It makes an excellent start to the day especially with yogurt and fresh fruit ie strawberries,...
Posted on 25 September 2008
Cookie cutter is my “effective tool” to encourage my son to eat more breads (especially wholemeal) during breakfast time.
Among all the shapes, “gingerbread man” is his top pick because he...
Posted on 25 September 2008
“What is zucchini?” “How do I cook it?”
I have been asked myself these 2 questions since I started cooking western food. Coming from a typical Chinese family, I have never tried zucchini before....