Author Archives: cllism

Simple Cheese-Baked Scallop

This was our first time buying scallops from anywhere at all. It was an impulsive buy, and so we decided to make it a worthwhile impulse by getting our hands on one of the most expensive breeds that was frozen … Read more

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Fried Hong Kong Noodles To Satiate The Cantonese Palette

Noodles are a much-loved staple in the everyday life of a Hong Konger – regardless of whether they are soup-based, stir-fried, braised or deep-fried. When it comes to dried egg noodles, one of the best ways to cook them is … Read more

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Three Cheese Yummy Filo Cigar Rolls

Cheese goes well with everything; it makes everything taste a lot nicer too. Cream cheese is my favourite of the week and here is how it can be used – as a spread in baked filo pastries for a nice … Read more

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Spicy Thai Mango Salad For A Tongue Numbing Experience

I finally had a chance to try out authentically impressive Thai food at the Golden Mile Complex some time back in December. The restaurant was called ‘Na Na Thai Food‘, located at the first level of the complex. The basil … Read more

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Creating A Camera From Scratch With Photoshop

This tutorial is (really!) catered to intermediate and advanced users of Photoshop who are looking for new challenges. I almost pulled my hair out attempting this tutorial, especially when it came to the steps involving subtracting and/or intersecting shapes repeatedly … Read more

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