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When we're on holiday, I really like going to the supermarket and checking out their fresh produce. One of the things I go a bit crazy buying are the fresh fruits. I mean who can resist buying a few packs of raspberries and cherries when they're only£2 each? Usually we just grab an assortment of...
Tried planting rock melon and cherry tomatoes from seeds. So far they're looking good :)Rock melon flowersCherry tomato flowersHere's hoping they turn to fruits soon ;)
Our kids love hotel staycations and this time, we're staying right in the heart of the city at Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre. We arrived at the hotel a little after lunch time and check-in was done in no time at all. Our kids were both presented with a welcome gift each - a yo-yo for the boy and a soft...
It is BBQ time, and on our menu this evening, we have grilled fish, king prawns, steak and of course, chicken wings! I think I've finally perfected the chicken wing marinade recipe - everyone seemed to enjoy the wings very much and was asking for more.Chicken wings on the BBQFor the marinade, I used a mix...
We recently had an entire meal experiencing the magic of molecular gastronomy when Michelin-rated chef Jeff Ramsey was in town in May. And what an experience it was!Theexclusive 20-course molecular tapas dinner menu was showcased at Casbah from 20 to 24 May with only two seatings per night. Each...
During a recent trip at the supermarket, I was browsing the meat department when I saw beef short ribs for sale. I think it was the first time I have seen it sold in the supermarket and I liked how nicely marbled it was so I quickly grabbed it.Braised beef short ribs with red wineBeautiful piece...
Hi guys! Sorry for the lack of updates during the last few days as I was away on holiday with my kids. You'll be able read all about it on my blog soon.Since it's the last day of June today, I better post my last recipe for "Cook like Paula Deen/Deen Bros" today. I made this Paula Deen's Chicken Georgia...
Good morning from Gaya Island Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah :)Please follow me on Instagram (@babysumo) for more photo updates. Have a great weekend all! xoxoSunrise at Gaya Island ResortBeautiful and serene :)If you enjoyed reading my posts, LIKE me on Facebook! You can also follow me on Instagram...
I was browsing through the Vietnamese Bible again for more inspiration, and came across this recipe for fresh pork sausage, also known as Chả lụa. In the book, there is also another version of chả lụa, which refers to "Vietnamese pork roll or terrine", a type of sausage traditionally wrapped in...
It's very rare to find overripe bananas in my house, as my kids will usually finish them a couple of days after we buy them. This time, I hid 2 bananas in the fridge since I wanted to make muffins with them over the weekend.Banana Nut MuffinsSince Cook Like a Star this month is Paula Deen, I searched for a...
Been trying to grow pumpkin in our garden - seems that they attract lots of pretty bugs (not so pretty anymore when they started eating the leaves).
I love the convenience of online food shopping, whereby I can just sit in front of the computer, click a few buttons and get my groceries delivered to my doorstep. This is something I miss from my days in the UK.The online food shopping trend is slowly catching up in Malaysia, and I am glad to have...
We're experiencing yet another heatwave in Malaysia, and it can get unbearably hot at these times. All I want to eat for lunch is a simple, refreshing salad with a glass of cold orange juice.Pan-Roasted Slipper Lobster SaladThe good thing about salads is that you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen...
After seeing Paula Deen's sand tarts on Zoe's blog, I immediately felt the urge to make them for my kids. I quickly went downstairs to take the butter out of the fridge for it to soften. Unbelievably easy to make with only 4 ingredients - butter (I use salted), icing sugar, plain flour and ground almonds...
Flowering chives are currently in season, and I am excited to see them whenever we are at the wet market or supermarket. It is relatively inexpensive in KL, and I would always grab a couple of bundles to cook at home.Stir fried flowering chives with prawnsFlowering chives isconsidered a Chinese...
Today, I made another fantastic recipe from the Vietnamese Bible - Sườn nướng, also known as Vietnamese grilled pork ribs.For this recipe, I bought 10 pork rib bones to feed my family of 4. The ribs are marinated (preferably overnight) in a paste made from fresh ginger, garlic, chilli and...
Qing Zhen is the Chinese restaurant in Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre. During our staycation here recently, we had the pleasure of dining in this contemporary Chinese restaurant. The restaurant serves a mix of Chinese Muslim dishes as well as Szechuan cuisine.We were warmly greeted by their restaurant...
Who loves getting breakfast made for them in the morning? I certainly do! Especially when it's something indulgent like French Toast. With bacon. And maple syrup. Or maybe a sweeter version, with sliced strawberries, whipped cream and caramel sauce?French Toast with Whipped Cream, Strawberries and Caramel...
Giant bee on our agave plantRaindrops
Father's Day is just around the corner (15th June this year), so if you're still looking for a special gift for your dad, I have a great idea right here for you - why not treat him to a pampering spa treatment? And my blog readers can enjoy a special discount for the whole month of June - read on for more...