January 2014

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Truffled Mushroom & Potato Skillet Omelette

January 31, 2014 Breakfast/Brunch

Hi friends! Omelette’s are pretty much the easiest and satisfying meal to prepare while recovering from a nasty jet-lag. Boring or regular omelette’s aside, the idea of combining a gourmet selection of mushrooms spikes my enthusiasm. There’s no secret that I’m easily amused. Even by mushrooms.

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Sweet & Sour Shrimp

January 28, 2014 Seafood

As I sit to write this post, my mind wondered about how the heck is it already end of January 2014? It’s beyond my comprehension that Chinese New Year and Valentines Day is just around the corner. I’ve yet to develop new recipes this year. Apparently, being away for 2 months messes up the creativity. […]

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Teh Tarik — Malaysian “Pulled Tea”

January 24, 2014 Beverages

… translated as “pulled tea”. It might sound cliche, but dare I say teh tarik will knock your socks off? A Malaysian staple beverage, I’m already missing teh tarik even more than my usual morning coffee. Apparently, condensed and evaporated milk has that effect on you.

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Sweet Potato, Chickpeas & Spinach Curry

January 21, 2014 Curries

Hi friends!! I just realized this would be my 2nd post in 2014!! Oh my. Only two posts and January is already escaping. Time flies. Though, this can’t be said about the weather. Its ridiculous to complain about Florida weather now when we are so blessed in comparison to other places where it is still […]

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Roasted Golden Beet, Fennel & Apple Soup

January 17, 2014 Appetizer

Climate is topsy-turvy these days. Bundle up with layers and sip on hot drinks all day long — its pretty much inadequate with dropping temperatures. Especially when I arrived back to the States last night, without a winter jacket. Duh.

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