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Posted by Sam Han on December 25, 2016 · 3 Comments
Time really flies and year end is always the busiest with lots of birthday celebrations and festivities! With work commitments, Vanessa could only join us after work at around 7+ in the evening (please be reminded it is a Saturday and Christmas eve to boot). Christmas eve is naturally one of the busiest day for … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on December 5, 2016 · 4 Comments
Prawn Noodle Soup is a popular local hawker dish originating from Fujian province (福建 which is Hokkien) in China, and hence its name 福建虾面汤 (Hokkien Hae Mee Tng). Unlike Singapore-style, our neighbour Malaysia’s Penang-style is a spicy version with hae bee hiam (spicy dried shrimp floss) in the stock. Penang Hokkien Mee is one of … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on March 22, 2015 · 3 Comments
Mark Ong posted a very delicious looking photo titled and captioned “Bulgogi Ssam (Wrap) lunch. Simple, easy, yummy and healthy!” and I was instantaneously craving for the food and so I commented on his post… Me to Mark: “I want to be in your kitchen now! I think my son in law will love … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on October 10, 2013 · 4 Comments
Hi My name is Samantha Han and friends call me Sam or Semi. Food is a powerful bonding tool easily employed by anyone who will spend some time cooking and/or eating with their loved ones. Old friendships are refreshed and new acquaintances established. Happy cooking, eating and bonding! And nobody does it better that night, … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on September 15, 2013 · 6 Comments
Before the break of dawn, I made myself a cup of coffee and got way ahead ready for a bake class at 10am. It’s been 15 years or more since I attended any culinary lessons and I was pretty excited after reading Chef Jackie’s profile. Having chanced upon the magical world of fondant cakes, Jackie … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on September 10, 2013 · 23 Comments
This is the final installment of my second food trail with Tony of Tony Johor Kaki. He’s now in KL sitting as a panelist at the forum on Malaysian Street Food organised by the Management and Science University in Shah Alam, Selangor. He confided in me when we were on the way home on his recent … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on September 9, 2013 · 15 Comments
The rain stopped. Tony and I made our way to our final destination. We arrived in good time at 3pm, as per our schedule, to meet Alan Chan. You may remember Alan from Nan Bei Restoran 南北 where Tony, Tyng and I enjoyed delicacies cooked by his parents. With the same generosity showered upon us … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on August 7, 2013 · 25 Comments
Let’s take a break from Chinese seafood. I wonder if your eyes were overloaded with them as much as my tummy was. I had several same type of seafood cuisine before going to Macau so let’s fast forward to something else I ate after the trip. I will post those dinners at a later date … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on August 5, 2013 · 19 Comments
I was supposed to go for the National Day Flypast and Fireworks with Paul, today being the last rehearsal, but plans got changed when Dad and Bro came to Van’s first exhibition. This is the beginning of her career. She has a long way to go and I will be there for her. Happy celebrating … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on August 1, 2013 · 10 Comments
I haven’t been able to take good food picture lately. Perhaps I ran into photographer’s block. My new lens seemed uncooperative and is put away on the shelf – it would serve me during the day only. I had gone out with Naomi to a very nice dinner where we had squid ink pasta with … Continue reading →
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