Food
Yeli Xiali Uyghur Restaurant In Shanghai
During my recent business trip to Shanghai, I had the opportunity to sample Chinese food of an entirely different type — Uyghur cuisine — at a restaurant called Yeli Xiali. The Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group living primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China. As most of the … Continue reading
Filipino Food That I Miss…
After a whirlwind trip to the Philippines last week, I am back to work in KL. I haven’t quite fully recovered from the fatigue yet. Worse, my taste buds are still screaming for all the food that I indulged in during my trip. Ahh…the food. It’s always about the food! In GenSan (General Santos City, … Continue reading
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: Easiest Pasta Dish Ever
This recipe is a boon for working mothers. It’s quick and easy to make, it tastes soooo good, and it’s healthy, too! As the name of the dish suggests, the main ingredients are aglio (garlic) and olio (oil), specifically, olive oil. Don’t be afraid about the dish being too ‘oily’ because olive oil is actually … Continue reading
Memories of Istanbul’s Street Food
My memories of any place I visit is almost always intertwined with memories of its food. Mention the word ‘Istanbul’ and, automatically, I’m reminded of these street food samplings:- There’s the döner kebab (Turkish: döner kebap or döner kebabı, literally “rotating roast”, often abbreviated as döner) which is found in almost every street corner. This … Continue reading
Ice Cream Cone Surprise
For my OnlyGirl’s 11th birthday on 11/11, I had to think long and hard about what cake to make. The children’s expectations have been raised after RoundBoy’s spaghetti cake so I was under a lot of pressure to come up with something novel. Then it hit me — ice cream! OnlyGirl loves ice cream! I’d … Continue reading
