I am nearing the halfway mark of The Elegance of the Hedgehog. This book has been an interesting read so far and the plot is about to get more fun with the entrance of a new character. The novel is narrated
3.Inch.Sin
A couple of weekends ago, we went to Relish at Cluny Court for dinner. I like the casual, laid-back ambience of the place, friendly service, decent burgers and the delicious strawberry milkshake. (And the convenience of doing my grocery shopping
Taking A Crash Course On Sake
My 7 volumes of Oishinbo mangas turned up and I have difficulty putting them down! Produced in the following order, but need not necessarily be read them in the same order: 1. Japanese Cuisine 2. Sake 3. Ramen and Gyoza
Our East-Meets-West Sunday Lunch
We just didn’t feel like eating the same food for lunch on Sunday. I made this for him. Capellini with prawns. (Love capellini because it tastes like beehoon!) And this was what he cooked for me. Cooking instant noodles is
Prayer Flags
These ubiquitous prayer flags, or dorji, can be found everywhere in Bhutan – on ridges, bridges, hillcrests and mountain passes. I was, and still is, fascinated by them. There are four different types of prayer flags and the ones shown
Sticky Gooey Lor Mee
Last Sunday, we drove to the south-west to eat the famous lor mee located at Blk 109 in Bukit Purmei. Or rather, I ate lor mee while the husband ate fishball noodles. He cannot understand why I love the starchy, gooey
Cabbage-Carrot Porridge On A Rainy Day
Eversince YH taught me how to cook this porridge years ago, I have not stopped making it. We love eating this cabbage-carrot porridge, especially on a cool, rainy day. Like today. The stock is made using a handful of local anchovies and