[LEFT] The Big Sheila is located in Swan Lake Avenue. It’s opened by an ex-colleague who sent us personalized invitations. [RIGHT] It’s a small restaurant with just a cosy sofa corner and a long communal table. The big Sheila placed its daily offerings on the counters near the entrance. The first moment of truth was excellent - everything just looked so drop-dead gorgeous and fresh!… Read More
Category Archives: Home-Made
The Best Banh Xeo……is a Home-Made One
The title of this post said it all. Next on my “to master” list -Banh khot . I can’t find this dish anywhere in Singapore! Read Saigon Sandwich – Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore #10 Read Vietnamese Cafes – Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore #7, #8 & #9 Read Caphe East Vietnamese Cuisine – Authentic… Read More
#CookForFamily – P
As part of the Cook for Family Initiative campaigned by Daniel, both K & I had some quality time in the kitchen whipping up a storm (ok, almost) and just having some plain good fun with our respective families. Here’s what me and my family dabbled at this evening – ENTRÉE KONG BAK PAU (PORK… Read More
#CookForFamily – K
ENTRÉE GOI CUON (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimps, Pork & Rice Noodle) - I learnt how to make this popular Vietnamese appetiser in Saigon cooking class. My family is very fond of this healthy snack so it’s an obvious choice for the #CookForFamily menu. [TOP LEFT] Pan-sear the pepper and salt marinated pork and cut it into thin slices [TOP RIGHT] Boil the… Read More
[Sydney] When K meets P
OFF TO SYDNEY Truckload of Singapore delights arrived in Sydney - P & K love their hokkien mee! WINE & DINE [FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE] Momofuku Seiobo – Sydney, Enzo – Hunter Valley, Milk + Honey – Canberra & Alpine Larder - Snowy Mountain. P & K had tons of great food during their trip BUT… Nothing beats just having gourmet food… Read More
Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) – A Fond Childhood Memory
Do you know where bonito flakes came from? My first experience with what we affectionately called the “dancing fish flakes” was when takoyaki was introduced in Singapore during my Secondary days. My friends and I will queue up faithfully for the $2 bacon & cheese takoyaki with “fish flakes” toppings and mayonnaise in Takashimaya foodcourt -… Read More
Charity Kappou – A Japanese Feast
Recently, our department held a charity auction that called out to all employees to volunteer their skill/talent/service for bidding – all proceeds went to our specified charity. P & I bidded for a Japanese Kappou – Casual Japanese cuisine offered by a Japanese couple. In addition, we also teamed up to offer a Singapore Makan Tour which we… Read More
Cupcakes for a start
Fresh out of the oven – these lovely cupcakes signify the beginning of a food & travel blog by two . May we enjoy the journey of cooking, eating, baking, writing, traveling and discovery!… Read More