Category Archives: food

our first Hina Matsuri celebration

Yesterday was 3rd March and it is the Hina Matsuri Day which is known as the Girl’s Day or Japanese Doll Festival. It is an ancient custom where people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of their daughters.  According … Continue reading

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Emperor Chicken

This is the first time I bought the Emperor Chicken Herb and Spices Mix from the Claypot brand.   Decided to try steam chicken instead of braised or fried. The foil and plastic wrap are provided in the packet.  Just rub … Continue reading

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Thai BBQ / Thai Street Food @ Old Klang Road

We discovered a new eatery along Old Klang Road and decided to give it a try on New Year’s Eve.   The place is called BBQ Thai/Thai Street Food.   It is quite difficult trying to spot this place along Old Klang … Continue reading

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Happy Dong Zhi Festival

Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice Festival which is known as Dong Zhi in Chinese. It is a day where families get-together and eat tang yuan (a sweet dessert which consist of glutinous rice balls).  As we will be at work … Continue reading

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Beetroot Soup

I am running out of ideas on what type of soup to boil for the family.  Been scouring the internet for more ideas and I chanced upon Beetroot soup.  I have tried beetroot (steamed) which was one of the vegetables … Continue reading

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burps & giggles in ipoh

Burps & Giggles is one of the hippiest hangout place in Ipoh right now. It is located behind the Kong Heng coffeeshop and next to Sekeping Kong Heng, the famous boutique hotel.  I have passed by this cafe twice when … Continue reading

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Restaurant with the best view in Phuket

When we were in Phuket, hub’s cousin suggested that we dine at Baan Rim Pa, a famous restaurant with a magnificent and panaromic view of the Patong beach.  He made prior reservation even before we arrived in Phuket 🙂  Baan … Continue reading

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Children’s Day Goodie Bags

Ashley’s school celebrates Children’s Day today and the kids got to wear their own clothes to school.  Nice huh? I don’t remember being allowed to wear my own clothes to school during Children’s Day during my primary or secondary years.  … Continue reading

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a lovely place

There is this really nice and quaint cafe that I like to go to whenever I’m at 1 Utama.  The name of this cafe/bakery is The Whisk, Outpost.  I love the whole setup of this place which has an old-school … Continue reading

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another short trip

We went back to Ipoh over the weekend for hubby’s alma mater Centennial dinner. While hubs went for the dinner, I managed to catch up with my besties. Though it was a short trip, I am glad we all had … Continue reading

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