Pomelo or loke yau in Cantonese is a popular fruit during CNY as the word ‘yau’ sounds like the word for abundance, thereby hinting at an abundance of good fortune. Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Chinese New Year! Although I’m just half Chinese (from my mum’s side), I’ve always celebrated Chinese New Year along with […]
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Fried Anchovies with Roasted Peanuts
Here’s CNY treat #3 – Fried Anchovies with Roasted Peanuts. The anchovies (they come already salted) are fried until crispy, seasoned with white pepper to taste and mixed with lightly salted roasted peanuts for a delicious and addictive snack (don’t knock it till you try it). :-D Click here to find out how to “fry” […]
Devil’s Food Cake Muffins
Here’s another guest post from my sis, Flora – the muffins look great, Sis! I can’t wait to make them myself. :-D Lightly adapted from “King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking” I doubled the original recipe to make 48 muffins. These freeze really well up to a month – not that any muffin has lasted […]
Fruit and Nut Honey Granola
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to start your day, look no further! This full-of-goodness granola is really easy to make and I love that it keeps me energized and satisfied until my next meal. Makes a great pick-me-up snack too! :D Slightly adapted from the Maple Granola recipe in the King […]
Christmas Dinner
This year, we had a wonderful time with close friends on Christmas. To cut back on time spent in the kitchen on Christmas Day itself, we decided to go with ham as our main course. Since it was already pre-cooked, we didn’t have to slave hours upon hours to prepare something special. :-D For the […]
Christmas Cookies
Here are a few simple but oh so delicious cookies that we made over the holidays. :-D Marble Brysselkex (aka sablés) – essentially a type of butter cookie…crisp and tender, with a crumbly texture. This version combines the best of both worlds – vanilla and chocolate! The recipe can be found in The Professional Pastry […]
Christmas Greetings 2010
Hello Everyone! Warmest greetings from Ohio. We hope this holiday season finds everyone well. Can you believe Christmas is almost here? Where has the year gone? Here’s a brief recap of our year – Keith continues to be employed despite the sluggish economy, for which we are extremely thankful. With his current contract ending in […]
Spinach and Tofu Soup
This soup makes a great accompaniment for any Asian meal – the tofu and spinach are cooked in an anchovy-flavored broth for a light and delicious taste! 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 shallot, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 (3.5 ounces) package dried anchovy8 cups water1 (1 pound 4 ounces) package silken tofu1 (10 ounces) package […]
Simple Fried Fish
Here’s a really easy and delicious fish recipe that you can throw together within minutes for dinner on weekdays – the tilapia fillets are lightly coated with turmeric powder and pan-fried. Serve the fish with rice and a side dish of veggie…enjoy! Prepping the ingredients assembly-style Fry fish until cooked Serve with rice and Spinach […]
Whole Wheat Almond Bars
This is a guest contribution from my sis, Flora who hasn’t made an appearance since her Apple Crisp post. She has been extremely busy with her own work – launching Digital Botanicals, a digital art and photo website. Check it out if you haven’t – you can read some of the stories behind her photos […]