A paw full of spice makes everything nice
Story goes that when Chinese immigrants settled in Malaysia, they married locals who learned to cook Chinese recipes but put their own twist on them by using local ingredients. Hence, Peranakan cuisine (aka Nyonna cuisine) was born and still remains a delicious staple in Malaysia today. One of the more…
Ah, beautiful Thailand. Crystal clear water, sandy beaches, lush forests and of course, amazing food. The first time I visited Thailand, I was young, single and free. I stayed in a hostel in Phuket, spent my days on a boat – off day tripping everywhere and somewhere and, of course, eating at the local…
Before I had my beautiful daughter, life was carefree! Sure, I’ll have another beer. Why not stay out late on a Saturday night? Hey, let’s go away for the weekend! I had so many opportunities to spend my extra money and extra time. Especially when I became sick. If I felt ill,…
The devil is in the details. No where does this idiom ring truer than in the cooking of seafood and pasta. Although cooking seafood and pasta seems fairly simple and quick, one must really do their homework to excel with a tasty dish. For example, boiling…