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Stonehaven is one of our favorite places to visit when we're in Scotland. It was a beautiful day, so we took the kids for a stroll on Stonehaven Harbour. We decided to have lunch at Tolbooth Restaurant (a restaurant we visit at least once everytime we're in Scotland).Our kids love this place!They offer a...
We had roast duck on the fifth day of CNY, hence we had some leftover roast duck / bones which I saved up to make this dish - preserved vegetable duck soup with tofu. Some roast duck places serve this as a side dish.Had this delicious roast duck :PAn easy dish to make - simply boil the duck bones with the...
Growing up, did you have a favorite dessert? One of my favorite tong sui糖水 is mak chuk, also known as wheat porridge dessert. My dad used to bring us to a tong sui stall in Seremban town centre, and I would always order this if it was available. I love the creamy, rich taste of this Asian...
Hilton Kuala Lumpur celebrates the auspicious arrival of the Year of the Rooster with four sumptous set menus at Chynna. The mix of fashionably modern and traditional festive dishes are meticulously crafted by Chinese masterchef and TV personality Chef Lam Hock Hin.The Chinese New Year set menus will be...
We were super excited to be invited back to Villa Danieli this year for a special preview dinner with Michelin-starred Chef Marcello Fabbri. This will be his second time cooking at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur (read about his last stint here) due to popular demand.Chef Marcello Fabbri hails from Anna...
Welcome the Year of the Rooster at Li Yen, the award-winning Cantonese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.Executive Chinese Chef Leung Kwai Hong from Hong Kong has created six exclusive set menus, which will be available from 27th to 30th January 2017.There will be three lunch menus, with...
Pulses can easily be incorporated into your daily diet, all year round. Soups are a family-favourite, be it an Asian or Western-style soup. Over Christmas, we made a warming pot of Scotch Broth, to which we add barley and lentils. Using organic chickpeas, I would often make hummus for my husband - he loves...
Welcome the Year of the Rooster with authentic Cantonese cuisine at Five Sen5es restaurant, at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. From 12 January to 11 February 2017, Five Sen5es will be featuring three exquisite set menus, a selection of fresh yee sang, festive a la carte items as well as an enhanced dim sum brunch...
Usher in the Year of the Fire Rooster with unique offerings from Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral. True to its brand philosophy, the Chinese New Year menu offered here was modern, fresh and fun.From 16 January to 11 February 2017, guests can choose from two set menus, namely Prosperous and Auspicious, specially...
Now that Christmas is over... what's next? Chinese New Year, of course! ;) It's that time of the year when families and friends gather together to usher in the lunar new year.Welcome the Year of the Rooster with a range of festive offerings at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong, to ensure a new year filled...
Christmas at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is always a joyous and majestic affair. Last week, we were amongst the lucky few to be invited to the hotel to sample the festive menu from Colonial Cafe as well as witness the launch of the hotel's first Christmas CD by The Solianos.A glass of warm mulled...
Cullen skink is my favorite Scottish soup, made from smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Whenever I see it on the menu in the restaurant, I would always order it. Super comforting and especially good on a cold winter's evening.It is a local speciality from the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east...
The United Nations has declared 2016 to be the year of pulses, to encourage people to eat more pulses (beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils) for their health and that of the planet. I was honored to be invited to be a Gourmet Guru and to be featured on the pulses.org website which will showcase the diversity...
When watching a food movie, don't you sometimes wish that you could actually taste the dishes in the movie? I know that I do!Cinema A La Carte KL.. from the screen to your plate, is a culinary film festival of flavours, cinema and solidarity which allows you to do just that. Happening from25th...
That time of year is upon us again. From 1 - 31 October 2016, MIGF, now known as Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival, promises an epic month-long event (themed 'High Octane Chefs') where restaurants will be offering exciting menus to entice diners.We were invited to Samplings on the Fourteenth,...
Hailed as the king of mushrooms, porcini mushrooms are a type of edible wild mushrooms and are usually harvested in the fall. From now until 31 October 2016, diners can enjoy this prized ingredient at Villa Danieli as part of their Porcini Promotion. In this promotion, Head ChefGaetano di Stefano will...
A few weeks ago, we had blue skies and lovely weather in KL - perfect weather for a day out at Sunway Lagoon. For lunch, we decided to try Ayam Penyet Express located in the Blue Concourse area in Sunway Pyramid.BabySumoKids with the clowns at Sunway LagoonIced lemon tea (RM3.70) + iced cendol...
Feng Shui Inn is a fine dining Chinese restaurant located in Crockfords Tower, within Resorts World Sentosa. This elegant restaurant specializes in authentic, fine Cantonese cuisine.We started our meal with the Braised Scallops with Diced Chicken and Beancurd Soup. A thick, delicious soup laden with...
At home, we will usually have the Malaysian-style bak kut tehat least once a week when the weather is cooler. A couple of months ago, I tried the Singapore-style bak kut teh during one of my staycations over in Singapore and really liked it, so I thought why not try making it at home for...
The much-awaited white asparagus season is here again! Also known as 'edible ivory', 'white gold' and The Queen of Vegetables, white asparagus is well-loved for its texture and delicate flavour. As spring arrives, white asparagus is traditionally harvested in various parts of Europe.From 2-15 May 2016,...
