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Ballarat
We’ve been going to the farmers markets three weeks in a row now. First Caulfied, then Boroondara and now Ballarat. You can’t keep me away from markets. Slow food is in my genes. I’ve been soaked in market butter if there’s such a thing.
Back home in Malaysia, I would tag along with Mom to shop [...]
What's Cooking
Roo Shepherd’s Pie»
I never thought I’d say this but, Skippy is rather tasty. Apparently it’s healthier eating kangaroo because it’s low in cholesterol and 98% fat-free. On top of that it’s environmentally friendly (eats less than sheep and cattle and therefore produces less methane gas) (Mental note: Yay! for less gassy animals).
G & I tagged along with [...]
Tuna & Crab Corn Fritters with Chilli Mango Salsa»
Ever had the sudden inspiration to empty out your refrigerator and combine anything you can find to make something totally new (and of course, edible)? This isn’t one of those moments but it can be. Fritters are so incredibly versatile you can almost put any vegetable into it like grated carrots and [...]
Mini Ricotta, Tomato & Chives Quiches»
If you’re entertaining and you want a really quick, simple solution as entrees for your guests, try this. They’re the cutest tummy coaters, in a bite-size not too much before the main and definitely just right at hitting those pangs. Perfect for vegetarians but a favourite among the carnivores too.
Speaking of carnivores, I was at [...]
Desserts
Banana Pancakes»
Sunday is…
time to hit the snooze button and allow yourself to sleep in.
time to enjoy the sun and breeze in your hair while you stroll to the milk bar for the Sunday’s newspaper.
time for a cup of coffee while you read the funnies.
time for soft and fluffy banana pancakes!
Happy Sunday and enjoy your pancakes!
XOXO,
“Well can’t [...]
Bubur Nasi Hitam»
Bubur nasi hitam or black rice pudding is definitely a personal favourite. It’s a Malaysian (some argues Thai) dessert, always almost served warm with a drizzle of coconut milk. Mom usually made it on a weekend night in a slow cooker, so come morning, there would be a lovely aroma of pandan (screwpine leaves) [...]
Cherry Strudel»
Remember the leftover cherries from the cherry pie? Well I used the rest to make this baby.
I was in Perth two years ago and a friend recommended this place for apple strudel. I believe it’s called Corica Pastries. If you Google it, there are plenty of blogs that has raved about it. I’ve heard people [...]
Cupcakes
Birthday Cupcakes»
I’m one of those people who has been fortunate enough to have good mates. It hasn’t always been so easy. I’ve had people in my life that were toxic but it’s a journey I’d suppose everybody goes through.
We need to learn who’s good for us and who isn’t. It’s simply like trying peas once and [...]
Cupcakes Galore»
Do you have your cupcake hat on? Are you ready for a cupcake fest? Are you absolutely passionate about cupcakes? Are you positively mad about little cutesy sweet toothy cupcakes? Are you?? Are you???
Cherry Ripe Cupcakes»
The girls and I are having a pizza & chic flick night. A rampage of emails usually fly back and forth a few days before because everyone’s excited to meet up.
Travels
Melbourne Street Gallery»
Melbourne laneways are one of the most interesting, bizarre, exciting places to discover. You have to really hunt for these jewels - but like all things that are worth the trouble, they seldom disappoint. There are tours around the CBD for tourists and non-tourist alike (because we don’t always know what’s in our own backyard). [...]
The Ice Hotel»
One of the sights Mr. G and I were fortunate enough to visit while we were in Sweden was to Jukkasjärvi, Kiruna. Our main objective couldn’t be more obvious than to stay at the ICEHOTEL.
It’s a childhood fantasy of mine to see this incredible monument of human imagination. Dreams frozen into ice. The train ride, [...]
Paris - The City of Lights (Final)»
Boy, after three months worth of traveling, I’m finally sitting down at my favourite spot typing this post. The place I call home. There’s a sad layer of dust on my muffin tray. So now that I’m back, it’ll be lovely to whip up some cakes and spoil my friends again (they’re waving their empty [...]
Other Stuff
Wedding Ideas»
I’ve been researching on engagement photos for G and I. And I came upon two fabulous photographers Jose Villa and Max Wanger. Both equally as talented and own photography skills I absolutely adore. G and I are all for pictures that will capture us the way we are: cheeky, cute, playful, happily in love and [...]
Bells & Rings»
When one hits twenty-something (such as myself), I find more and more friends either getting hitched or having babies. And before I say anymore, congratulations to my cousin Ali and her now-husband, Ryan. You both looked absolutely amazing and it was a beautiful, beautiful wedding. It was a perfect day for a perfect wedding and [...]
Calling All Food Bloggers in Melbourne»
When I first started blogging, I was clueless as to how big the food blogging community was. I started reading food blogs after food blogs, both envying and inspired by the culinary techniques and photography. I must say, there is really a lot of talent out there and creativity spewing out from the four corners [...]
