The best corn ever
Finally got my hands on some street food: corn barbecued directly on coal & served on its leaf! It’s 30 Nepalese rupees (about RM1) and arguably the most delicious corn ever. Though it was a little dirty from the soot =:D
Food & Party
food, friends & fun
If I were to sum up last week in three words, it would be food, friends and parties. Thankfully due to prior planning, heaps of discipline and some sacrifices (sleep), I got a lot of work done in the midst of all that. This week, I plan to slow down a little. The heat in …
Buffet brunch & other things
I like to find joy in little things, however mundane. These are a few things that made my week interesting. Apparently, pisang apu is most suitable to make pisang goreng (banana fritters) ___________________________ Oud from Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s smells of spicy kayu gaharu, a prized fragrant wood. It won the FIFI fragrance award, the ‘oscars’ …
Food in Brussels
I’ve once wondered if I would enjoy traveling so much if not for the opportunity to sample exotic, local food. While I may not be a big eater, I certainly enjoy the flavour in every nibble I take. This winter, I explored the town of Brussels. It’s such a shame that we know so little …
Yoghurt in Beijing
At Beijing, yoghurt drink packaged in ceramic & covered with a thin paper are sold everywhere. Locals love drinking them. So I got one for 5 kuai and drank at a stall along Wangfujing. It was quite nice. Another place popular for ‘xuan nai’ is Nanluoguxiang, a hutong where officials used to live. They sprinkle …
I love candied fruits on sticks
I love “ping tang hu lu”, candied fruits on sticks!. A small lane at Wangfujing had plenty of those. Got them for 5 kuai (RM 2.50). They are so yummy!