Back when I was growing up, I was never too keen on kuih because I found most of them overly sweet. After living without them for more than a decade, I find myself craving some traditional kuih I grew up with (they are very much part of […]

Our standard uses for avocados are as a topping for chili or tortilla soup or layered in sandwiches. Pretty boring, huh? Anyway, because of our limited usage, and because I buy our avocados at Costco (which normally means five large ones in a bag), sometimes we […]

I’m down to CNY treat #5 and it is Nian Gao! First things first – I would like to thank Sonia (and her mum) of the Nasi Lemak Lover blog for sharing this traditional recipe. I will treasure it, Sonia! Nian Gao is usually referred […]

Here’s another guest post from my sis, Flora – the muffins look great, Sis! I can’t wait to make them myself. 😀 Lightly adapted from “King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking” I doubled the original recipe to make 48 muffins. These freeze really well up […]

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! 😀 […]

Most of those I know who moved away claimed it’s because they couldn’t take the winters here anymore. I feel the same way, although it’s not the snow or cold I mind so much, it’s the constant cloudiness that gets to me. Today is the […]

I’m always on a lookout for kid-friendly recipes for Alex and when I saw this one in the latest Taste of Home magazine (October & November 2009 issue), I just knew Alex would have lots of fun making it. The recipe – Kelsey’s Favorite Cranberry […]

I love muffins. They are quick and easy to whip up and make a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. This recipe comes from an all-time favorite book of mine – King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking. I have made a lot of baked goods from […]