Food
Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
One thing that I’ve stopped buying in the past few months is ice cream. I’ve invested in a Kenwood ice cream maker for two reasons:- I wanted to have better control over what goes into my children’s ice cream; and I thought of making some fat-free, sugar-free ice cream for myself.
Make Your Own Pancake Mix
So there I was last night, sprawled on the carpet in front of the TV, trying to relax after another harrowing day at the office. I was flipping channels like there’s no tomorrow when I saw Nigella Lawson preparing an instant pancake mix. Quickly grabbing a pen, I scribbled the recipe at the first piece … Continue reading
Of Dried Fish and Stinky Cheese
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud while I was reading Francesca in France’s blog post about how her French husband turns up his nose at dried sardines but loves to eat mouldy cheese. By coincidence, I just happened to have enjoyed a lipsmacking breakfast of fried rice and dried fish that very same morning. … Continue reading
On ‘Minum’ & ‘Inom’
When I was new in Malaysia, I was shocked to hear people asking each other out for a drink, even in the morning. “Jom, I belanja you minum!” (Come, I’ll buy you a drink!) It’s quite common to go into an office at 10 am or so and find that person nowhere to be found. … Continue reading
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!
Last weekend, while DH went shopping for a car cover and the kids were off to Lola’s house, I whipped up a double batch of the Stephford Diaries’ “The Best Chocolate Chips…EVAR!“. This recipe is unique because it uses high protein flour, the type of flour used for making bread, and the butter is melted … Continue reading
