Wow, can you believe it’s only 2 more days til Chinese (Lunar) New Year? I’ve been seeing so many Chinese New Year related recipes posted on blogs and facebook and it’s been such a temptation! After going through hundreds of recipes, I’ve decided I’d be making Almond Cookies this year. Because I simply love Almond…
Category: Vegetarian
Vanilla and Earl Grey Ice Cream
It’s interesting how sometimes the most random conversation can be lead to something… inspiring. One night, a good friend Liz sparked a discussion about Vanilla because she was surprised that the so called Vanilla, does not in fact look like beans at all as she has imagined. Yes, I’m talking about the Vanilla pods that…
Chinese New Year’s Cake (年糕 Nian Gao)
An important announcement to make before anything else: I’m featured in a food magazine! The January issue of nourish! magazine is now available for sale. I’m waiting for my own copy, but if you see one on the stand, do get one. It’s more than just an ordinary food magazine, I can promise you that….
Black Pizza (Bamboo Charcoal Crust)
The first time I’ve ever come across charcoal baked goods was when Bread Top in Melbourne launched the Charcoal Garlic Bun. It was the most simple thing. Just like any other garlic bread, though a little sweet. The black colour intrigues me no end. I’m just obsessed with black food in general, another example: Squid…
Christmas Dinner 2012
Happy Holidays everyone! How’s your waistline doing this Christmas? Rapidly expanding or staying in the safe zone? I’ve been having a feast with my eyes seeing so many delicious pics posted on Facebook, Twitter and Blogs, and getting a serious case of food envy for the past few days. It’s great to be surrounded by…
My Left Knee and Quiche
My left knee has suffered quite a lot of damage over the years. I still remember 10 years ago when I was at Crown Casino Melbourne’s arcade (I know that no 19 year olds should be hanging around arcades, still..) because it was one of the very few arcades in Melbourne that housed a Para…
Carrot, Green Beans and Polenta Fritters
Need an idea for a festive brunch but don’t want to work too hard on it because you have spent the whole night fussing about the Turkey, Glazed Ham with all the trimmings? What about some carrot fritters? Everyone would have a carrot or 3 lying around the fridge somewhere (that is, unless you are…
Pahang MFF: Cream Scones with Strawberry Jam
This is going to be a nutter of a week for me. 3 gigs in a week (2 on Friday) and the rest is filled with rehearsals and various events. Silly season has well and truly arrived! It’s Pahang month for Malaysia’s Food Fest, hosted by Wendy. Read more about Pahang and its local delicacy…
Asia Pastry Forum: Breads with Franck Heuze with Recipe for Foccacia Mediterranean
In my last post, I’ve mentioned the voucher to attend one of the Demonstration classes during Asia Pastry Forum 2012, held at the Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia, as a prize for the Nutriplus Pastry Competition. There were quite a few choices: French Pastries, Entremet, Plated Desserts, Chocolate and Praline, Wedding Cakes and Breads. I…
Think Out of the Shell: The NutriPlus Pastry Competition Final
After the nerve wrecking experience at the Semi Final, I spent the next few days thinking of what to make for the final. In hindsight, I probably should have be more prepared as the theme for the final was announced a week earlier: Tropical Fruits and Nutriplus Eggs. I thought of a Mango Creme Brulee…
Kelly Siew Cooks 