A paw full of spice makes everything nice
Every mother has a secret ‘mom’ fantasy. A personal happy place in her mind she goes to when it all becomes too much. Don’t get it twisted – we love our families. We would die for our children if need be. But after a day full of whining, throw up and tantrums…well, off…
In high school, my husband was quite the sweet talker. I wouldn’t know since I was on a different continent entirely so I did not witness his charms or any of the other awkward phases of youth we all suffer through. Instead I just heard the stories, which were corroborated by his family. …
If you are what you eat, than I am a mess of pork belly. This fatty pork remains my Achilles heal of food weaknesses. Granted I don’t eat it as much as I want but, when I do, it has to be cooked to perfection. Now, in my humble opinion, no (vast)…
When it comes to food, my weakness will always be fried chicken and I have been lucky enough to travel the world sampling each culture’s tasty version of the fried bird. So you can imagine my delight when I visited a local Thai and Vietnamese restaurant here in Malaysia and came across this concoction….
I first learned how to make karaage (kara a gee) chicken in a Japanese cooking class whilst living in Beijing. That was where I learned that coating things in cornstarch and frying until crispy was inspired by Chinese cooking to which I say, thank you China. For me, karaage chicken is…
Cooking is as much about the mistakes as it is the successes. Believe me, I have learned the hard way, especially when it comes to making ravioli. The first time I tried to make homemade ravioli, the dough was too thick and not cooked through and contained a filling that was…
It may have a fancy French name, but this dish is all British. Salmon en croute dates back to the 18th century when everywhere in Europe it was all the rage to cover things in dough and speak French. Considering how much the British love things delivered in pastry, this makes perfect…
Enchiladas…gooey, cheesey, spicy and warm enchiladas. The thought of it makes your mouth water and puts a little spring in your step. You might even say to yourself, ‘Tonight, I’m making a big ol’ plate of enchiladas for dinner. Let’s get some beer to go with it, why not? Diet starts tomorrow!‘….
Steak and ale pie might seem like one of those dishes that you can only get in a pub somewhere in Yorkshire with a side of mashed potatoes, green peas and a decent mug of lager or two. Where else could people master such a flaky crust, luscious gravy and tender…
A perfectly roasted chicken is a thing of beauty. As a child I was not very fond of anything roasted. My grandmother took great pride in overcooking meat. The Thanksgiving turkey was roasted a day ahead of time, then sliced and put in a baking tray to further cook the morning…
Before I met my husband and before I moved to Malaysia, I was completely unaware of what “Nando’s” chicken was. He explained to me that it was a spicy Portugese chicken joint popular in the UK. Chicken? Spicy? YES, PLEASE! As much as I like Nando’s and their spicy chicken, I have to…
Moving from China to Malaysia was a bit of a welcomed change with its fresh (clean) air, warm climate and uncensored internet. One of the best things about the move here was experiencing the food: Indian, Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, fresh seafood, spice! All easily available nearby and for a fraction of the expense. Living…