Pandan and Lavender Scented Sachets

  With spring, comes spring cleaning. I have been going through a rather frenzied phase of Marie-Kondo-esque decluttering these past few weeks. I sorted out my clothes (does this skinny pair of black jeans from Topshop that makes me look like I am 2 kgs less than I actually am, give me joy? Hell yeah…

Eliza’s Lavender Gems

  Eliza is a darling friend of mine – we have similar tastes (in clothes, men and food, too!) and I decided to create these little meringue ‘gems’ for her about a year ago. I based them on a recipe I saw on TV by Hope and Greenwood (Sweets Made Simple), but I decided to…

Peach & Lavender Agua Fresca

It was Raya a few days ago. I spent the day talking to my big extended family over in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I also spent the time making this cool refreshing drink. It was a very hot day, but I was prepared – since a lot of the phone calls were made early in the…

Raya Cookies: Yuzu and Lavender Cookies

Another year has passed. Another Raya (Eid) will come again. And so, another cookie recipe. I will call this my Raya Cookies edition. I will make at least 1 cookie every Raya! Last year I made Kourabiedes. This year, its Yuzu and Lavender Cookies. I was in the UK for 12 days earlier this month….