Lanzhou (Ma Baozi Niu Rou) La Mian 兰州拉面 – A Dish I’m Hoping To Cook Before 2019!
If you’ve had Chinese Spicy Beef La Mian like the one I had recently, you probably thought this dish originated in Shanghai or Beijing… The Lanzhou La Mian (拉面 pulled noodles) you see today was invented in 1915 by a Hui Muslim named Ma Baozi (马保子). And the thing that makes the beef stock delicious, … Continue reading
Our Breaking Fast Bonding Meal During Ramadan From Pu3!
Millions of Muslims around the world are now observing Ramadan, a holy month of religious devotion and fasting. The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. At sunset, families hasten for the fast-breaking meal known as iftar and in Singapore, Nasi Ambeng is a popular communal meal shared by families and friends. My … Continue reading
Bank On Sam’s Banger Gumbo Recipe!
I had wanted to update my previous Sam’s Hot & Piquant Gumbo Recipe post but there are so many photos, plus this sausage pasta version was so delicious, I think it deserves a post on its own! In case you do not already know, I love minced meat and thus the natural inclusion of sausages in my diet! … Continue reading
Haemul Pajeon Recipe (해물파전레시피) – Korean Seafood Green Onion Pancakes
Haemul Pajeon (해물파전) is a popular seafood scallion pancake in Korean cuisine. “Haemul” means seafood, “Pa” means scallion/green onions, and “jeon” means pan-fried battered food or loosely translated as pancake. Although it’s official name is “seafood scallion pancake”, beef, pork, kimchi, shellfish, and other seafood are also commonly used. Although I have titled this as … Continue reading
Let’s Cook 비빔밥 ! (Bibimbap Recipe)
Valerie, “Let’s cook 비빔밥!” We did a last minute shopping for the ingredients and many were not available. Neither could we find the dolsot pots so we used normal bowls instead, and reserved the “authentic” stainless steel for the Korean man in our home, hahaha… 😀 “Bibimbap (비빔밥) is a signature Korean dish. The word literally … Continue reading
2016 Mother’s Day Lunch At Open Farm Community!
I have waited 27 years to celebrate this day with my first grandchild! That’s not too bad considering I have friends who are still waiting… 😉 This year officially marks Valerie’s first Mother’s Day celebration (TJ was still in her womb last year) and we were looking forward to brunch at Open Farm Community where … Continue reading
The Ultimate Steak Meal For Ryan!
Valerie asked where we could go for a good steak as Ryan has been craving it recently. I was more concern that the finer restaurants, which usually serve good steaks, may not be baby friendly. I voiced my concern to Valerie that TJ is teething and that his discomfort may create a ruckus. I then … Continue reading
Mix-And-Match Your Own Fried Rice Paradise!
Waste not, want not… so if you have leftover rice, this is what you can do, fry it! Rule of thumb (who’s thumb?): One cup rice per person if that’s your main meal but allow for big eaters 🙂 One egg per person, or you can use lesser egg in the fried rice and give each … Continue reading
Temaki TJ and Sushi Rolls Of Love – Family Bonding!
We had so much fun making sushi the other day I thought you might want to try it with your family, too! As usual, Valerie cooks without recipe but luckily, this one is easy to make up along as it is quite a mix-and-match-according-to-your-taste kind of food. I have provided the primary recipe courtesy of … Continue reading
Thai Express @ Esplanade
“Harvest Han Sai Por Like one who sows and nurtures seeds with love and care, Han has pursued her art-making with perseverance and dedication. Han’s signature stone sculptures always exude an intense, quiet determination beneath the solidity of the material; a sense of undying love for and obligation to the natural environment is apparent and … Continue reading
The Bonding Tool 