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Back-to-School Olive Challenge Recipe Roundup
My girls love olives, and not just because they love popping them onto the tips of their fingers. They think they are candy, and I’m not about to try and change their minds. Olives are a great source of monounsaturated fat, (read full article)
Rice & Olive Salad
Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch. A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (read full article)
Tomato Salsa #95
When Josie (Daydreamer Desserts) came over to help me try out knives last week, she brought a treasure with her. We had talked about making some kind of salsa with all of the ingredients that we would be chopping up, so that they w (read full article)
Spicy Miso Pork Ramen Noodles
Yesterday I had one of those days where nothing got done. Actually, let me rephrase that. Things got done, just not the things on any of my “To Do” lists. It was one of those days where both of the girls seemed to b (read full article)
Cookbook: Cooking Essentials
Over the past few years I have looked into a number of cookbooks and this time I was searching for a really good book to give as a wedding gift. This book was sent to me when I had a short subscription with Cooking Club of America, back in 2007. I ne (read full article)
Ichigo Condensed Milk Kakigori—Strawberry Condensed Milk Japanese Shaved Ice
Kakigori (Japanese shaved ice) is a popular summer treat that we looked forward to eating when we lived in Japan. When we were in Tokyo last month we spent a day in the Azabu Juban area visiting some of our favorite spots. After (read full article)
How does a recipe earn the label gourmet?
How does a recipe earn the label “gourmet”? Is it the ingredients, preparer, presentation, or where the food is being served that earns the gourmet recipes label? I spent a few hours researching the subject. First, I think the definition of go (read full article)
Happy National Cheesecake Day!
New York style Cheesecake with Strawberries In the United States July 30 has been unofficially declared National Cheesecake Day. Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of a topping made of soft, fresh cheese on a base made from biscuit, pastry or sponge. (read full article)
Fudge & Banana Custard Pie
“I don’t think a really good pie can be made without a dozen or so children peeking over your shoulder as you stoop to look in at it every little while.” — John Gould Ok, so maybe I don’t have a dozen (read full article)
320. Asam Binjai
Have you ever eaten these fruits?They are called 'Asam Binjai'.I can't find them sold in any of the two 'Tamu Muhibbah' here in town. Yesterday hubby brought them home and I asked where did he buy them. He said he was passing Kpg Luak near Bakam (read full article)
Caramel Popcorn
My mom’s side of the family is a lot of fun. We have a family email system where we can send out one email and it goes out to the entire family. Not only does this facilitate some hilarious family banter and the sharing of (read full article)
All About Yeast
Day Six is here of the POYP breadmaking ezine: And it’s ALL ABOUT YEAST There are 2 kinds of dry yeast instant yeast and regular active dry yeast. These can be used alternately depending on the needs of the baker and the k (read full article)
ButterScotch Ice Cream
In summer nothing could be better than ice creams. Oh all kids love this . This year I decide to try some of my favourite Ice cream flavours at home with my "Crups" ice cream maker. Today I am writing about But (read full article)
Chilled Soba, Avocado, & Grapefruit Salad
“Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all’s righ (read full article)
Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
The Japanese do some amazing things with cake and pastry. They have embraced many Western desserts and made them uniquely their own in many ways. I love a good Japanese sponge cake—moist, light and airy, and not overly sweet (read full article)
Espresso Chocolate-Chip Pound Cake with Ganache Glaze . . .
I've been wallowing lately, but not in anything bad. Not in mud, self pity, or anything unpleasant like that. Just in some really luscious cookbooks. Have you ever seen this one? It's not new, or even newish, but that doesn't diminish its appeal one (read full article)
Cupcake Provocateur Apron Giveaway!
I’m a bit behind in my cookbook reviews (especially after realizing how many recipes I need to do before the end of August!). Luckily Cynthia over at the Cupcake Provocateur offered to sponsor a giveaway for my readers. She is providing the a (read full article)
Amaranth Squares
During my trip to Cancún last month, I fell in love with the Yucatán peninsula and some of the wonderful flavors and ingredients there. Talented fellow blogger Patty of Baking is Hot and Pattycake.ca is currently living in a sma (read full article)
Char siu pork with homemade marinade
Char siu is one of my favourite meals. It can be eaten in so many ways. My personal favourite is with chinese pancakes, slices of cucumber and spring onion. Spread the pancake with hoisin sauce (boiled up leftover marinade) add a little of eac (read full article)
German Chocolate Cake
Here is my hubby’s birthday cake, a German chocolate cake from David Lebovitz. I made a few minor changes, based on the ingredients I had on hand. Growing up, my Dad’s and my favorite cake to have on our birthdays was German Chocolate ca (read full article)
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