When Seashore, a publishing house under Popular Bookstore, asked me to write ‘3 Ingredient Recipes’, my first thought was: is that even possible? I explained that I can possibly develop 50 recipes using 5 ingredients. But three? THE IDEA Then the editor told me that seasonings that are commonly found in the pantry e.g soy …
A wish I have for myself… A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full or wonder and excitement. It is our misfortune that for most of us that clear-eyed vision, that true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood. If I had influence with …
With the genius behind Rotiboy. At their 20th anniversary party, I found that they’ve sold more 500 million buns! Some time ago, at a dinner party, I was fortunate to be seated opposite of Hiro and his wife, Naree, where he told me about making steamed buns from scratch and selling by the roadside at …
Made Karipap Pusing! I normally make the dough with huge amount of butter for the melt-in-the mouth sensation. . This time, I try the other method. Love the swirl it creates. So pretty! 😍 I also use chicken this time, instead of just potatoes. Both “inti” (fillings) are equally delicious in my opinion. Tho I …
My friend built a little house from scratch! It’s too cool, Atiqah Nadiah Zailani! Read about it here I like the alternative lifestyle that some of my friends lead. It’s not the typical work from 9 to 5, buy an apartment and car, get married, and have kids (though there’s nothing wrong with that and …
At Chinese wedding banquet, while most people look forward to sharks’s fin soup (which I boycott), I eagerly wait for Chinese lotus pancakes 😋 . The elderly Chinese (well, even young ones) were always flabbergasted. But really, the value of food lies not in its price or prestige. Besides, I eat my sweet and crispy …
In a capitalist society, everyone has a price tag. You are worth how much the system is willing to pay for your labour. At times, you have the freedom to give a set of numbers to tell others how much you are worth (for x amount of time/work). I find it so hard to put …
What we did in Taiwan: climb the highest mountain in Taipei then head straight to Shilin market for crispy fried chicken ☁️🍗 Oh, I miss pushing my body to its limit. With no access to the pool and crazy amount of work, I haven’t been moving as much as I’d like. I need to: – …
Thoughts from this article: People who have ‘too many interests’ are more likely to be successful according to research “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” -Charles Darwin *** Now I don’t feel too bad in my recent obsession with philosophy and all …
“Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that’s counted truly counts” -Albert Einstein
