The movies make weeks, months and years a breeze. You meet a guy, you fall in love, you marry him or, maybe you don’t, but it all takes an hour an a half or maybe two from start to finish. The last 6 months of my life, if it were condensed into a movie, will probably be a lot longer than that 2 hours. Unless, of course, the director was a pure genius at summary and editing skills. Anyways, so much has happened, some more life changing than others, but the point is, I miss my food blog. I miss it SOOO VERYYY MUCH - no words can describe it. 
I also missed trawling the net in search of new recipes that would create this overwhelming desire to go to the store and get the ingredients to whip it up.
Lemak Udang Nanas (Prawn in Coconut Gravy and Chunky Pineapples)
By Za on Jul 23, 2011 in Featured, Fish & Seafood, Food | 0 Comments
Today I felt a little nostalgic and homesick. With Eid approaching swiftly coupled with the knowledge that a few of my friends will be spending Eid back in Singapore with beloved family and friends, the distance suddenly seemed a little too far which no technology can bridge. In this somewhat sulky mood, I decided to cheer myself up with some good prawn dish, prawn being my favorite. I wanted something mild yet flavorful. Something Malay and yet not so Malay. And something that I’d never tried my hands at and yet not too challenging so that I don’t lose my enthusiasm to try even before I got started. And finally I came across this wonderful Peranakan or Nyonya dish on tiffinbiru.com. With some modifications to suit my taste and mood, this simple dish went a long way to curing my nostalgia and making my day. You should try it too. It’s definitely going on my Ramadhan menu, not only because it’s a prawn dish, but also because it’s so quick and easy to whip up. Oh…and of course because I wasn’t the only one who was licking my fingers (and the pot and bowl) at the end of the meal!
Honey Grilled Wings
By Za on Jul 21, 2011 in Featured, Food, Meat | 0 Comments
Summer is finally here. The sun’s been playing hide-and-seek for the last few weeks and I am mighty glad that it’s made up it’s mind at least for this week to stop hiding. So while I rejoice in the sun, and been MIA from my blog, I have to admit that it’s not the only reason for my absence and tardiness in updating my blog.
Apparently, this summer is anything but boring. It’s going to be a busy period. Well I’m not complaining because it’s a great time to start weeding out those clothes that the kids have suddenly outgrown. How is it possible that I never notice them growing until they start to complain about clothes that don’t fit? Hmm…and sad to say, I have outgrown some of mine too. Ack!
Sweetly Crumbly Apple Crumble
By Za on May 28, 2011 in Books, Desserts, Featured, Food | 0 Comments
I bake a lot more on days I need cheering up. There’s something soothing about being completely engulfed in the process of measuring, mixing, beating, getting my fingers caked in dough and simply holding my favorite spatula and folding ingredients into a bowl. It’s not so much the eating that comes after the baking that brings me comfort. It’s the process that matters. The end, if successful and appreciated, just makes the process all the more worthwhile.
Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
By Za on May 11, 2011 in Desserts, Featured, Food | 0 Comments
In case you didn’t know, or forgot, or it has no relevance for you, the weekend that just passed was Mother’s Day. Yup, that’s probably you and me and my mom and all the mommies out there. It also happened to be the most exciting week of the last 5 years because the Singapore Elections happened, it was the weekend after my son finished his MSP state testing, and my daughter her Dibels test and for myself, Mother’s day was a much deserved day after such a hectic week. To all moms HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!! (I believe that everyday is a mommy day…and it should rightfully be so!)
