With Chinese New Year fast approaching (February 3rd), reality finally sets in. I will never be able to make all the CNY treats I have planned unless there are five of me…er…make that ten. 😀 At least, I managed to accomplish one thing so far […]

The fourth item on my list to make for Chinese New Year (CNY) was Kuih Bangkit. I decided to try Little Corner of Mine Kuih Bangkit recipe. As it was my first time making Kuih Bangkit, I had no idea (and I still don’t know) […]

  I was never really fond of Acar when I was still living back home. It’s amazing what one will crave after years of not having it. This recipe is from one of my mom’s old Female Cookbooks and I have adapted it to my […]

  Next on my list of Chinese New Year (CNY) treats to make was Pineapple Tarts. Although Pineapple Tarts is one of my favorite cookies, I have never attempted to make it until now. After scouring the web and looking at so many Pineapple Tarts […]

To all our Families and Friends, May this New Year bring you Happiness and Good Fortune. Gong Xi Fa Cai! Love, Chris, Keith, Alex and Doggies (Max, Darwin, and Cyber)

When I was growing up, Chinese New Year (CNY) Eve dinner was always an elaborate affair – whether it was a reunion dinner at my grandparents’ home with all my aunts, uncles, and cousins or just a dinner within my own family – there was […]

  As Chinese New Year (CNY) approaches, I am feeling more and more homesick for family, friends and yummy CNY treats. It has been eight long years since I celebrated CNY back home. I miss my mom’s CNY Eve elaborate meal – Chicken Mushroom Soup […]

When I was growing up, my mom used to make fruitcake (among other yummy goodies) every Chinese New Year. I wasn’t too fond of it then, but now I find myself yearning for a taste of fruitcake at least once a year. This year for […]