Bluish calmness of the lake beneath a clear sky Lush greenery mirrored by the reflections in the lake I recently went prancing around with my camera (and the guy) again. I decided I had to take advantage of the return … Read more
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Saffron – The Most Exotic & Expensive Spice In The World
Saffron strands are harvested from the saffron crocus flower, extracted from the distal ends of the carpel in each flower. These flowers originated from Greece and are later cultivated in other parts of Asia such as India. In the culinary … Read more
Medieval Cabbage Chowder For The Goodman Of Paris
It’s a jolly time to feel like a king! To start off my saffron adventures proper, I’ve finally decided to use and adapt one of the simplest recipes found in ‘The Medieval Cookbook‘. The original excerpt in old English for … Read more
Beer Batter Cheese & Dill Bread For The Cheese Lovers
The awfully sinful treat is here! The last time I baked this was in the year 2010. I still remember it was meant as a treat for everyone, including those who celebrated my birthday with me at the Goethe Institut. … Read more
Baby Squids Braised In Dark Soya Sauce
Baby squids braised in dark soya sauce – this is a Teochew dish that I learnt to cook from my mum when I was young; it’s also what she learnt to cook from my grandmother when she was young.