Author Archives: cllism

The Malay Dilemma – A Book By Mahathir Bin Mohamad

I am rather apathetic when it comes to politics, especially those concerning my homeland and her neighbours. But having received rave reviews from ex-colleagues about the content of this book, I couldn’t help but be drawn to the altercations presented … Read more

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Lemon Barley Drink To Satiate My Sweet Tooth

My homesickness went up a notch over the weekend. And it just doesn’t stop there. I think of my family everyday – every single one of them.

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Secrets Beneath: Ancient Chinese Burial Practices And Beliefs

The launch went all well – my virgin exhibition is now up and running.

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Spicy & Real Sinful Fish Amok That Is Easy To Make

I saw this dish featured in the UK food show ‘Gordon’s Great Escape’ and decided to give it a try. Fish Amok, otherwise known as Cambodian steamed curry fish, is an Asian dish served as a culinary cuisine of the … Read more

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The Medieval Cookbook That I Read

The Medieval Cookbook by Maggie Black. Source: The Folger Shakespeare Library It must be strange to hear of anyone reading an entire cookbook, but that was what I just did. This book provides a fantastic insight beyond the dishes these … Read more

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