Matcha Swiss Roll
Swiss rolls (also called jelly rolls or roll cakes) might seem a bit old school, but I like to think of them as one of the classic cakes. They can […]
Category Archives: Snacks
Mandazi (East African Doughnuts)
Mandazi, a kind of fried bread that features prominently in East African cuisine, is commonly found in Kenya and Tanzania. If you do a quick online search, you’ll notice that […]
Savoury Seed and Nut Clusters
I first tried savoury seed and nut clusters from Whole Foods and totally fell in love with them. I tend to prefer savoury snacks, so these were right up my […]
Chinese Pork Jerky (Bak Kwa)
I’m in Malaysia this year for Chinese New Year, which starts tomorrow, on February 16th! My visits to Malaysia always revolve around food, but even more so when I come […]
Lemon Rosemary Loaf Cake
OMG, this is the most amazing cake!! I love the combination of lemon and rosemary. A little while ago, I wouldn’t even have thought of using rosemary to make anything […]
Bacon, Chorizo and Chive Scones
So here’s the other batch of scones that I made last weekend – Bacon, Chorizo and Chive. I don’t usually make savoury scones, but these were really yummy! Let’s just […]
Buttermilk Scones
I can’t remember the last time I made scones. I think it was about 3 years ago, when I brought them to a potluck at work. I do remember that everyone […]
Thumbprint (Bird’s Nest) Cookies
Ok, so I love all things fruity, and even more so, anything that is chewy and fruity! A good friend of mine always thinks of me when she sees fruit […]
Kuih Bangkit
We’ve just ushered in 2017, and now it’s time for Chinese New Year! The date is based on the Chinese lunar calendar, which corresponds to a different date every year (in […]
Myanmar (Burma) – Part 2
Sampling the local cuisine is undoubtedly one of the best things about travelling. I always take note of recommended places to go and “must-eat” foods. As I write this, I […]
