“Make your own supper tonight,” I said, after a brutal and exhausting evening game of floor hockey. See, this is why men and women are different when it comes to food. I teased my boyfriend that he likes taking shortcuts, i.e. buying guacomole and salsa to make a chicken nacho dish. On the other hand, …
Traditionally, my boyfriend would pick up the phone and dial for Panago, but not last night. I was adamant about making two fresh “manly” pizzas in my PJs. When people hear about making pizza from scratch, it’s the dough-making that scares them away. I’ve tried many recipes; an old-fashioned recipe where it takes over 4 …
INGREDIENTS: 1 TBSP butter 1 tsp paprika 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 4 garlic cloves; 1 halved and the rest diced 1 tsp fennel 1 tsp tarragon leaves 3/4 cup white wine; Riesling is preferred 1 tsp salt 1 TBSP of lemon rind; slice lemon for garnish, if desired METHOD: Rub fish with the …
As I did promise, I would cook a fish curry — known as “Kari Ikan” in Malay. Now, fish can be prepared in different ways: butter and herbs (grilled or baked), in the style of “Fish and Chips”, steamed with ginger, sweet and sour, and curry. Fish is often very well served in Brunei. You …
Bruneian/Malaysian comfort foods, featuring: Fish Curry Read More »
Yes, at last! That didn’t take very long. My very own copy of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck. Also, Betty Crocker’s Country Cooking. (If you remember, Cocoa Pancakes with Strawberries is from the latter.) Now, armed with a lot of recipes and at least one tummy-control …
Image via Wikipedia Hello, readers! (If I have got any…) I am back to cooking and the routine of a 9 to 5 job. If there’s anything I’ve learnt this week, it is to not attempt a Julia Child’s recipe unless it’s the weekend. Nonetheless, it was well worth it! I tried her Ratatouille recipe; …
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It was late at night a week ago; my roommates have requested for pancakes as a midnight snack. “What about your cocoa pancakes?” Luckily, I had my buttermilk pancake mix ready. Before serving, I made sure I packed enough for breakfast for the next day. This smiley face Chip-it cocoa pancake was slightly spiked with …
Image via Wikipedia Ok, the real reason why I’m writing this entry is to let my readers know that I won’t be making anything for two weeks. I need to take a temporary hiatus to get ready for my upcoming trip to Brunei! Foodies won’t be disappointed with treasures and possibly recipes of food from …
Image via Wikipedia Spices can be very beneficial to good health, especially cinnamon, garlic, ginger, clove, and tumeric. It is believed that some of these spices are most beneficial when taken raw — based on how most natural enzymes are prone to molecular changes when exposed to heat. At any rate, however, eating garlic raw …
