A paw full of spice makes everything nice
In this time of year, when most of my family and friends are getting ready for the chill of ‘sweater weather’ in the Northern Hemisphere, I find myself increasing more and more confined indoors thanks to the Malaysian rainy season. The weather in this tropical country might not be getting colder but the inclination…
In my humble and spice obsessed opinion, Chinese chile oil is a must have for anything noodle related in China. Mixed with black vinegar, it is a great dipping sauce for a big plate of steamed dumplings. A spoonful of it gives sesame noodles a little ‘something-something’ and no big beautiful bowl of NiuRou…
One of my favorite cooking shows of all time is and shall forever be, Two Fat Ladies. For those unfamiliar with this British gem of a cooking show it involves two women of a certain age, Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson, as they travel around the UK making…
I like my fish the same way I like my diet: sustainable. I’m a big fan of buying less desirable but highly sustainable cuts of meat and fish. Not only is it better for the environment, but also it is economical and forces one to be a bit more adventurous in…
I was never a big fan of casseroles. Aside from a good lasagna or baked cannelloni, I never really saw the appeal of this type of American cuisine. Casseroles from my childhood experience were often times mushy, homogenous and bland despite being doctored with cans of condensed soup. I mean, has anyone…