Cooks

  • Kueh Tat (Pineapple Jam Tarts)

    Kueh Tat (Pineapple Jam Tarts)

    These small tart cookies are superb! They pastry is soft and yummy, and it melts in…

  • Pineapple Jam

    Pineapple Jam

    Its going to be Chinese New Year soon, and during this holiday season I am always…

  • Fizzy Ginger

    Fizzy Ginger

    The New Year has passed (Καλή Χρονιά everyone!), and in my recent post on Ginger Syrup,…

  • Ginger Syrup

    Ginger Syrup

    Ginger -aromatic and spicy. It’s wonderfully versatile – it’s used in both sweet and savoury recipes.…

  • Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

    Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

    Pardon the kinda-blurry picture. I only managed to take 2 photos of these cookies before they…

  • Green Tea Cookies

    Green Tea Cookies

    Green tea – full of anti-oxidants and my staple drink. I drink it hot or cold,…

  • Homemade Bread

    Homemade Bread

    What can I say about freshly baked warm bread? Its great. ‘Nuff said. Having freshly baked…

  • Octopus In Tomato Sauce with Pasta

    Octopus In Tomato Sauce with Pasta

    I can’t remember the first time I had octopus. I may have tried the rubbery plain…

  • Meatball Soup (Giouvarlaki)

    Meatball Soup (Giouvarlaki)

    I love this soup! It’s quite hearty and refreshing at the same time. Its a great…

  • Chilli Con Carne

    Chilli Con Carne

    This dish has a special place in my culinary heart. I first tried this spicy tomato-meat…

  • Mango & Coriander Spicy Kerabu Salad

    Mango & Coriander Spicy Kerabu Salad

    This refreshing salad is based on the Thai Som Tum Mamuang (Thai Green Mango Salad) and the…

  • Bhel

    Bhel

    I was first introduced to Bhel as I read the opening paragraph to The Namesake, about…