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Plum Galette
Having spent most of my life in a non-seasonal country, I’m fascinated by the way things grow in a timely manner in Australia. The last of the blood plums are picked but the green apples are just starting to ripen.
I like to think that it’s a little bit like life, no?
With science these days, we [...]
What's Cooking
Tempura»
Tempura @ Rasa Malaysia
I have always loved and admired the blog Rasa Malaysia. I am so happy that there is someone out there preserving and cultivating the interest on Malaysian cuisine. Bee has had for many years blogged and trialed Malaysian recipes, successfully expanding the palates of many people. I am only just appreciating Malaysian [...]
Curry Katsu Don»
Do you know who the best chefs in the world are? Mothers.
My best meals around Japan were in Japanese homes.
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.
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)?
Desserts
Continental Lemon Cheese Tart with Stewed Plums»
A girl friend and I were checking out old school and uni photos yesterday, some dated to more than 10 years ago. We were amazed at how baby-faced some of us looked and how some have simply ‘transformed’ themselves. We talked about the old days and how we have grown over the years.
A mutual friend [...]
low-fat peach + ricotta cheesecake»
I remember my first bite of peach. An uncle brought a box of Australian summer fruits fresh out from the plane and onto our dinner table. My whole family gathered around the table, savoring the heavenly scent that waft from the box. There were cherries, nectarines, plums and those beautiful pink peaches, tender to touch. [...]
Orange Almond Cake»
“Hi, I’m Mable and I am a cleanoholic.”
That’s right people, I’m addicted to cleaning. It’s a sad, sad fact that I enjoy tidying cupboards, scrubbing toilets, doing the laundry.
Sticky Date Pudding with Banana & Chocolate»
This is a superwinterfood – the sort that warms you up, give you a nice tummy rub and makes you go ‘HhMMmmmm’.
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.
Passionfruit Cupcakes»
Last week, I rushed out of the door and straight into Borders’. I had been dreaming of a cookbook for weeks. Yes. you could say, it was love at first page. We were separated because a barbecue was beckoning. Anyhoo, to commemorate our unity, I decided to get some passionfruits so that our relationship will [...]
Travels
Wild, Wild Kangaroo Island»
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and New Year.
Welcome to the first post of twenty ten! And, there’s no better way to start the year than with a travel post. Over the Christmas holidays, G. and his dad invited me to Kangaroo Island in South Australia. This awesome island owns [...]
How to Eat an Okonomiyaki»
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese-style savoury pancake which you can add all kinds of ingredients (okonomi means “favourite” in Japanese and yaki meaning “grilled” or “cooked”).
The Road to Heaven»
In 593 AD, a Japanese prince developed a religious centre in Dewa Sanzan, central of Yamagata prefecture. Prince Hachiko, the eldest son of the 32nd emperor of Japan, established mountain asceticism called Shugendo
Hanabi in Akita»
One typhoon and four earthquakes later, I’m on the shinkansen (bullet train) to Akita. No more concrete jungle. Or mad Tokyo peak hours. The journey to Akita sped through plots of rice fields, bubbling creeks and mountainous views.
Other Stuff
Gavin & Mable»
“Are you ready?” G looks at me.
Funny how I landed myself in this spot. I was never the little girl who dreamed of white frock weddings.
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 [...]
