Happee Monkee

It’s Swedish midsummer and everywhere in the city, there are strawberry stands. It’s the cutest thing, it’s almost like a lemonade stand. A small table with punnets and punnets of juicy jordgubbar or strawberries. We’ve been recommend to try the local strawberries (versus imported sorts) because at this time of the year it is at [...]

Wow, it’s been a while since I added a new post. Winter has only a month to go before spring arrives and I’ll be on a long vacation. A couple of weeks ago I sent an S.O.S. into the blogosphere inviting other food bloggers to write on Happee Monkee. Adriana from Baking Powders kindly obliged [...]

I’m going to do some shameless advertising now: … … … I need guest bloggers. There. I’ve said it. You see, I’m … (a) leaving for Malaysia/ Bali for a break and there will be a point where I will not be able to find the time/ motivation to blog and it’ll be sooooo quiet [...]

This is The-Pie-That-Got-Away. It was one of my most beautiful creations. Like Gepetto, I was floating with pride and I wouldn’t let anyone touch it (at least until the next day to be photographed). I sighed after it. I lovingly gazed at it. I thought it was perfect from crust to the pointy tips of [...]

I used the last of the stone fruits mom bought (this is two months ago now) in a late summer fruit tart. This is basically a throw-whatever-you-want-to-get-rid-of-in-your-fridge-tart. Just make sure its civil and edible. When my mom came to visit, the only place she thoroughly enjoyed herself was at the Queen Victoria Markets. She was [...]

I love quiche. But the fact is I’d only had my first slice last year (yes, I know, how embarrassing). It hasn’t been too long a love affair. Another important fact about quiches: it’s easy peasy Japanesy – to make and to eat. You can use ready made shortcrust pastry or make your own which [...]

I love fruits. I admit I don’t have enough as I would like to but I’m getting there. I’ve also grown very fond of puff pastries. It’s incredibly useful especially on days you don’t want to cook. It’s a throw in and all and I absolutely love that idea. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Share [...]