Category Archives: Food & Recipes

Colourful Snowskin Mooncakes With Sweet & Savoury Surprises

Posted on 8 September, 2013 by cllism

The mid of the autumn season is arriving soon, in less than two weeks’ time. That is when we will be celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival – on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. That is also when we … Read more

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Mooncake Piglet Cookies With Fanciful Piglet Moulds

Posted on 31 August, 2013 by cllism

Last year, I made mooncake piglets in its full form and shape as gifts for my family and friends. This year, I’m trying something that’s similar yet a little bit different – mooncake piglet cookies. These are flatter in shape … Read more

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Mooncake Piglet Moulds In Many Disguises

Posted on 25 August, 2013 by cllism

Another culinary tool acquisition as a result of the frenzy purchases made in the preceding two weeks – mooncake piglet moulds in three different shapes and sizes!

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Loving My Coffee Again

Posted on 24 August, 2013 by cllism

I recently received a gift with utmost joy. It is the Nespresso U coffee machine – the latest Nespresso machine in town. 😛

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Teochew Spicy Stingray Stir-Fry

Posted on 18 August, 2013 by cllism

This dish of stingray stir-fry is a Teochew dish that I love eating – a dish which I’ve seen my mum cook umpteen times in her kitchen. Last weekend, I got her to show me once again how it should … Read more

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