Every year on hubby’s birthday, I go all out and I take him somewhere special for dinner. When he wanted to try molecular dining, I took him to Bo Innovation. When he wanted to do French, I took him to Joël Robuchon. This year he requested a Chinese dinner with braised abalone and after some research, I settled on the 2 Michelin star, Tin Lung Heen (天龍軒) [I do spoil him, don’t I?]. Read more >>
Plump and juicy nectarines (or peaches) are good the way they are. But stewing or baking them until they are soft and bursting with juices takes it to another level. Add vanilla ice cream to cooked nectarines, and you will be in heaven ~ the perfect summer dessert. Read more >>
Our decision to visit Enmaru Izakaya was an impulsive one. Which meant we made no reservations and I didn’t do any research beforehand (I like to read up on the restaurant and learn their signature dishes and know what to expect).
So, let me start off by telling you that we didn’t try any of their signature dishes….oops. But, their non-signature dishes got me intrigued enough to blog about this izakaya restaurant. This restaurant originates from Japan and features beautiful robatayaki grilled dishes. Read more >>
If you follow my blog, you would know that I’m a fan of Secret Ingredient and I’ve blogged about them before (see here and here). So, I’m just going to do a short post about the Salmon Burger With Quinoa Salad meal I ordered (cooked) from them a few days ago. Read more >>
Some of you might think I’m crazy to say my favorite Macaroni and Cheese (aka mac ‘n cheese) has always come out of a blue box. Yes, I admit my favorite version of mac ‘n cheese is the almighty Kraft Dinner. Now, if you are going to lecture me about the artificial ingredients and sodium levels in the bright orange powder, there is no need, I am well aware.
First off, I wanted to share with you how excited I was when a fellow blogger featured me in one of her interview series blog posts! It was truly an honor to be selected by one of my favorite bloggers, Bluebalu, who writes about her experiences in Hong Kong (and travels) and shares some beautiful photography. Read more >>
Inspired by the use of watermelon in a savory dish I had at Gogyo recently, I decided to make a watermelon salad today. This summer salad recipe with mint, red onions and feta is both savory and refreshing. Read more >>
Salt & Chili 