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A couple of weeks ago, we were at Publika for the Foodie Fest. Before that, we headed to EAT Food Village to check out some of the eateries. EAT Food Village operates like a food court and houses some of the famous hawkers from around Malaysia such as Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee, Woo Pin Fish Head Noodles and...
I recently discovered that my husband is a fantastic baker. He makes the odd dessert now and then, but in the last month, he totally surprised me with all his wonderful dessert creations.Perfect Meringue with Whipped Cream and Salted CaramelAt first, he made me a deliciouscrème brûléeand with...
In partnership with Gleneagles Hospital, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is initiating a fund raising drive for the hospital’s ‘A heart for a heart’ charity programme. Its mission is to financially support children born with congenital heart defects. The hotel’s Christmas Bears will be up for sale at a...
One Sunday morning, we were in Damansara Uptown to try out the Vietnamese rolls at Obanhmi (post to follow) and thought we'd check out a new artisan coffee shop nearby.Standing Theory met our requirements.A huge cuppa ?This modern, minimal/industrial purveyor of fine coffee will surely attract the hipsters...
Flowers from the garden
During Christmas, it is common for families to cook a whole roast chicken or turkey. For smaller families or couples, cooking chicken parts such as chicken drumsticks and thighs is pretty ideal since there will be less food wastage and everyone gets to eat their favorite part, rather than fight with their...
The Spa Village has a reputation of being one of the best spas in the country and I couldn't agree more. We have previously experienced the Spa Village at Pangkor Laut Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort, Cameron Highlands Resort as well as The Ritz-Carlton KL, and now we can add another fantastic spa experience at...
Crème brûlée, also known as Burnt Cream or Trinity Cream is believed to have been invented at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1879. It consists of a rich custard base made from double cream and egg yolks with a layer of hard caramel, achieved by sprinkling sugar on top of the custard and placing it under...
This Christmas, Hilton Petaling Jaya will be bringing to life, the ever popular European Christmas Markets. In the four weeks of Advent, the Christmas Market at Hilton PJ will be filled with delicious treats such as festive baked treats, Christmas chocolates as well as gluhwein (mulled wine available in...
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back, and this time, I was lucky to win some preview passes via their Prizes for Prices contest. Last year, I went twice and managed to find many good buys for myself as well as the kids. This year, the world's biggest book sale (with over 3 million books) will happen from 6...
Apple slaw was the first thing that came to mind when I was choosing what to make to compliment the sticky pork ribs.In fact, slaw (also known as coleslaw) goes well with almost all types of meat (esp from the BBQ or grill) and fried chicken.Apple slawSlaw is made primarily from shredded raw cabbage...
Our fennel plant is floweringPretty yellow flowersLizard... permanent resident in our herb gardenThis rosemary has been around for more than a year, and finally see it flowering. The flowers are white.
Every week without fail, we would buy a batch of pork ribs, either to cook bak kut teh (Chinese meat bone tea) or braised pork ribs. Last week, we decided to try a different style - sticky five spice pork ribs ala Bill Granger.When buying the ribs, I asked the butcher to cut it for me into individual...
Staycations in the city are great for short weekend breaks - there is no need to worry about being stuck in traffic jam and you also can spend more time at your destination. Recently, during the Deepavali break, we had a 2D/1N staycation at The Westin Kuala Lumpur to experience the Westin Weekend, designed...
Tis' the season to be jolly...Christmas is undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. For us, it is a celebration of love, family and good food. Hence, for the next two months (1 December 2013 - 31 January 2014), I will be posting some of my favorite Christmas recipes and also invite you to share your...
We love eating strawberries, but only when they are sweet and juicy. Sometimes, they can look pretty deceiving - red and plump but they can turn out to be pretty sour. So what do you do with sourish strawberries? Make smoothies!Simply place the strawberries in a blender, with some milk, yogurt and honey to...
I still had a jar of WORLDFOODS Thai Yellow Curry Paste, so it was put to good use on one of those busy days where I wanted to cook a quick yet nutritious dinner for my family. This curry paste is described as medium hot, fragrant yellow curry paste spiced with turmeric and various Thai spices and herbs.For...
Gary Rhodesis well-known as an ambassador of British cuisine, with unique mastery of the Great British Classics. Chef, restaurateur, celebrity and author, he has a constellation of Michelin stars under his belt and often referred to by his peers as "The Chef's Chef".In conjunction with The Majestic...
We have been eyeing this recipe on Great British Chefs "Cooking with Kids" app, and since we still had some leftover organic rolled oats, we decided that we should finally give it a go.This cereal bar or better known as granola bars in the US has all of my children's favorite ingredients. Granola is a...
Do you love watching MasterChef Australia on Lifetime (Ch709 on Astro)? From 26 November 2013 to 6 January 2014, you will get a chance to taste the dishes that you see on MasterChef Australia Season 5 through an exclusive partnership between Lifetime and The Apartment. During this period, The Apartment will...