September 2013

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Coconut Zucchini Cacao Nib Cookies

September 27, 2013 Baking

Do you recall the frequently asked questions during childhood, such as “what would you be when you grow up?”… and of course many more. But let’s keep that for future debates. At one point, I wanted to be a teacher. And then lawyer seemed like the best fit. But that didn’t held the number 1 […]

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Char Kuey Teow

September 24, 2013 Malaysia

When in Malaysia, you take street foods for granted. It never feels like you’d ever need to learn how to whip up char kuey teow, chendol, mamak mee goreng, curry laksa etc… When there’s abundant street stalls/hawkers and weekly evening markets offering arrays of delicious street foods, why bother making it at home? Right?

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Coconut Panna Cotta w/ Balsamic Fig Compote

September 20, 2013 Desserts

If I had $1,000 to spare, what would I do with it? I would probably replace the broken TV and blender. Truthfully speaking, I don’t really miss it for now but that’s the only thing(s) that I could think of which needs replacing. Mind is complex. It often wanders into the unrealistic realms and we […]

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Whole Wheat Honey Bread

September 17, 2013 Baking

The past weekend was spent so lazily. We ate out most of the time because I was sick of cooking. There, I said it. And there’s nothing wrong in admitting that I’m sick of eating my own cooking. Someone, please cook and feed meeeee….I’m talking about you, Mom 🙂

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Figs & Nutty Crumble Galette

September 13, 2013 Baking

I had quite an eventful time in the kitchen yesterday. You see, I had this grand plan of making galettes, because how hard can it be, right? Wrong. It requires controlling any emotions that would come in between a perfect baking session.

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