tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249874092012-02-17T10:06:58.107+08:00A foodie's insight into the world of culinary delight. Read tales of my cooking successes and bombs. Browse through personal reviews of restaurants I have visited all over the world. Delve into my obsessive world of food and the chefs who make it all so exciting!Chefspirationnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-3925621380817120902010-01-11T11:23:00.005+08:002010-01-11T11:46:46.168+08:00

Gorgeous Photo by my colleague EbeeI have been sooo very bad and I'm ashamed to admit that my blog has been so neglected that I even forgot to pay for my domain on time and I've kinda lost it...well apparently I can get it back but by paying waaaay more than I paid for it in the first place and I'm currently not in the position to do so which sucks! I hope everyone has had a good start to the new

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I'm terrible I know! No excuses either...I would say that Sophia from Burp & Slurp has put it perfectly:burpandslurp said...Update, update, update~ Me thinks you are having too much fun in your new job! ;-)To be honest this is entirely true. I have been having way too much fun at my new job and with all the cooking and eating I do here and the posting I do on my work site I kind of forget that I

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I was recently given this award from The Rockgarden. It's a nice feeling when you get these awards here and there...first of all because you become aware of people who are reading your blog...and second it's great to know you're not just rambling on to yourself! So, here's how it works: Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his

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Yesterday was the first day I got to properly cook in my new home kitchen...and what did I decide to make? A simple but oh so yummy steak wrap! I've been on a bit of a meat binge lately...last week at work my project was to create 3 burgers from around the world...Greek, Mexican, and Korean. If you've been reading my blog you know that I am a burger-aholic...now to be paid to develop burgers and

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I've been busy settling in to the new office and I just wanted to give you guys a glimpse of what I've cooked up in the kitchen...the wonderful photos were taken by my arty design colleague...This is a very simple olive and onion pizza...I decided to make this because I wanted to try out a recipe for a thin crust pizza base that doesn't need to proof...this is a dough that you can just mix and

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Ok so I've told you that there's been all these changes lately...well now it's time for me to let you know more! I am the new Food Editor for friedchillies.com...an all food media company here. They do everything from food reviews to food shows to recipe development and more! This is the lovely kitchen at the office that I get to work in and create all sorts of delectable goodies!A gorgeous cosy

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There have been a lot of changes around here lately...for starters I've got a new job which is more food focused! I'll be doing food writing, recipe development and much much more. I took a week off inbetween jobs and I've spent my time off mainly away from my computer but I thought I would just write a little note to say hi.R and I have also found our new place and are moving next weekend...

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I feel a pang of guilt every time my blog is neglected...I feel bad that there are super bloggers out there who are somehow able to maintain a busy life while still cooking or visiting new restaurants...those bloggers are a joy to follow especially when I'm in need of something inspiring to read...but those bloggers make bloggers like me feel terrible!Sigh...but I guess we all do the best we can.

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This was a cat that took a nap in my lap when I was at the beach bar in Penang over the holiday weekend...just too adorable to not post!I am back! Well sort of...I'm still at my sister's place...but my cousin who was visiting from France has gone back home and so now I have more time on my hands to cook and blog!Last night I decided to try a little something different than the usual dinner

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Dear Readers...I have not gone off in search for the rarest food item known to mankind and disappeared in the process...I have not been asked to host a new show on the food network thus leaving me no time to blog...I have not been whisked away on a romantic journey with a celebrity chef...no...nothing nearly as exciting has happened...I am currently in between homes...R and I moved out from our

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With its sparkling chandeliers and glittering gold sequin throw pillows it is no surprise that The C. Club is a fine dining extension of the luxurious jewellery and lifestyle store, The Carat Club. This upscale outlet offers Western dishes that are more suited to the Asian palate (just in the sense that the creamy sauces are a little lighter). Indulge in foie gras, oysters, and more of life’s

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Say what?!?! Yes...your eyes aren’t deceiving you...tuna cake...this is a regular in French kitchens and yet I had heard of its existence just a few weeks ago. It wasn’t part of my mom’s daily repertoire as we were growing up…and well honestly my mom didn’t cook French food very often…aside from boeuf bourguignon (burgundy beef), coq au vin (chicken in wine stew), and hachis parmentier (sort of

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It was my mom's birthday last weekend and I decided to bake her a batch of these sweet and tart delights. I found the recipe online and while they were good...in the future I will choose to go with a cream cheese frosting rather than the sugar icing...it was too sweet and I'm not fond of super sweet desserts.These were also a treat since fresh raspberries pretty much cost an arm and a leg here...

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I got my first blogger award!! Thanks to the lovely Anita at Leave Room for Dessert for nominating me. Her blog is one of the ones I tend to check every few days as she has wonderful recipes on there!The Kreativ Blogger award comes with some rules:1. You must thank the person who has given you the award.2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.3. Link to the person who has nominated you for the

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Yesterday I was at the grocery store trying to figure out what I wanted to make for dinner...I had nothing set in mind and I was walking around aimlessly for a while when I remembered a pasta that my good friend Nilam had mentioned she had made earlier in the week...it was a simple olio with garlic, spinach, and avocado.I knew I wanted something with those flavours and so decided to make a pasta

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My dear readers...I have big news...really big news...and if you've been following my blog for a while you'll know about my one weakness...yes...burgers! Fat juicy patties of meaty goodness sandwiched between toasted buns with a variety of condiments and toppings...how could anyone resist?But I'm getting off topic here...where was I? Oh yes...the big news...when I first moved back to Malaysia I

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My bestfriend Jan who currently lives in China has been extremely excited about the solar eclipse that is meant to be happening today at 9:36am...visible in China and India. This eclipse will last as long as 6 minutes and 39 seconds in some places in the South Pacific. That will make it the longest solar eclipse of the 21st Century. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and

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It’s been 1 year since Dubrovnik, a quaint little Croatian restaurant, opened their doors here at Solaris and I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek of their Croatian month celebration. I spent an afternoon there enjoying a cooking demonstration by their head chef and owner Zoran Djumic...along with some food tasting and a sampling of strong grappa coffee!Croatian food is influenced by many

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The latest Harry Potter movie 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' releases today! Unfortunately I wasn't able to get tickets for opening night as I was caught up with work and realised too late so I have tickets for Sunday night instead. I'm super excited!Since I'm an avid fan I figured I would try out a recipe that is Harry Potterish! In the book the one thing that always intrigued me was

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Since I've been on a bit of a smoothie craze my kitchen has been perpetually stocked with bananas...I didn't realise how quickly bananas can ripen though...I bought a whole bunch on Sunday and by Thursday two of them had sort of liquefied...they had burst their seams and spewed a liquid on my kitchen counter and to be honest I was a little grossed out by it! I was upset as there were still five

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To quote my best friend Jan: "Eating banana leaf when I was visiting Malaysia was one of my top 10 favourite food experiences ever".I have to agree that there's something about it that makes it a meal that every once in a while I get such strong urges for that I think it must be laced with some kind of drug! Sometimes my tummy churns and grumbles in a way that only banana leaf can satisfy...and

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I've been on a bit of a smoothie craze lately...Everyday for the past two weeks! There's something comforting about starting each day with a glass of goodness...and it's so easy to make.I just thought I'd share some of my favourite combinations. I didn't measure out the ingredients when I made my smoothies...I just kinda added stuff if it was too thick or too thin. Play around with it and get it

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*Photos for this post are by my talented colleague Aida*It’s been raining celebrity chefs in our lovely city and I certainly can’t complain! In just a span of a few short months I have had the pleasure of meeting Bobby Chinn , Emmanuel Stroobant, and now most recently the man with a License to Grill…Robert Rainford... It is a blistering hot afternoon...not even the large multiple buzzing fans and

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Bali was...sigh...Bali. What can be said about this island that hasn't already been said? It's beautiful, spiritual, the people are some of the loveliest you will ever meet...and to me it is the ultimate paradise with something for everyone...There are the beaches with giant waves perfect for surfing...beaches perfect for swimming and snorkeling...areas where you can swim with dolphins...cliffs

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I am back! But I left my brain somewhere on the beach and I'm waiting for it to come back...it should be arriving sometime today...which means there will be a new food post tomorrow! Make sure you check back!

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I'm heading off to Bali for 10days starting tomorrow and so there won't be any new posts in that time...but I will be taking lots of photos and eating a ton of food in Bali so there will be a mini Bali food guide on here once I get back! A few weeks ago I was recommended a noodle shop that makes the traditional Chinese bamboo noodles. Upon hearing the term bamboo noodles I was instantly intrigued

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Even though I'm half Asian and I've spent most of my life living in Asia I rarely cook Asian meals...sure my Western dishes might have a little bit of Asian flair as far as spices or seasonings go...but I just don't cook Asian food...I suppose it's because I can just walk down the street and find all sorts of stalls with anything I could want...Chinese dishes, Indian curries and rotis, Malay rice

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I love mangos! Garlic if you are reading this please don't be jealous but your flavour just can't cross over to dessert and so as much as I love you so I do sometimes need some sugary love in my life...So uhm where was I? Oh yeah...Deep orangey yellow flesh...honey sticky sweetness with a citrus tang...wonderful when cold out of the fridge...even better when blitzed in the blender with crushed

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Aida and I had another one of those lunch hours where we decided to treat ourselves to something new. The Jalan Bangkung row has some lovely restaurants but we never journey there for lunch and even for dinner it's a place that I only think to go once or twice a year. I think it's because it's away from the usual bustling Bangsar circuit and all the shops so unfortunately people tend to give it

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R and I have this weird habit when it comes to eating out...it goes a little something like this:1. We find a new place and love it!2. We go back there at least once or twice a week for a month or sometimes even longer...it's at least long enough that the staff at these restaurants get to know us and can even remember the dishes that we enjoy.3. Then we'll get busy, life gets in the way, and we

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Sometimes as a treat for lunch my colleagues and I will pop over to this cute little cafe...Marmalade...its whimsical decor, huge selection of magazines, and more importantly the large selection of healthy and delicious food is often what brings us there when we've got a bit of extra cash to splash.The salad menu is a delight with names like ‘Sounds of Havana’, ‘Oceanic Citrus’ and ‘Avocado

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For mother's day I cooked dinner for the family...it was my gift for my mom. The menu consisted of a green salad with a honey ginger soy dressing, tenderloin steaks with pepper sauce and a side of garlic sauteed asparagus, and for dessert, a honey and yogurt fruit and nut salad. A well balanced healthy and nutritious meal!My dad decided to purchase high quality tenderloin steaks from our

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(In the tune of Phoebe's Smelly Cat)Stinky Fruit, Stinky fruit why are they eating you?Stinky Fruit, Stinky fruit your thorns should have warned them off... They won't take you to hotels...You're obviously too strong of a smell... You may not be a bed of roses,And you're no friend to those with noses. Stinky fruit, Stinky fruit why are they eating you?Stinky fruit, Stinky fruit your thorns

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My friend Elly is getting married this week and so this past weekend we had a little hen night party. It was a tea party at a nail salon so that we could all get our manicures and pedicures for the wedding, followed by a slumber party at my place. For the tea party I was in charge of bringing the cupcakes and the minute I heard this I knew exactly what I wanted to make...a little bride doll

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Last week I was down with a terrible cold and I could barely think of food much less rustle up the energy to cook anything...but starving was not an option and I still needed some nutrients and vitamins to fight off the nasty virus. So I turned to something that funny enough has created a lot of buzz....savoury oats?Most of you I'm sure are used to having your oats with berries, honey, nuts and

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Journey to China and back in as little time as it takes you to eat a meal. Think it’s impossible? Well at Tai Ze Heen you’ll be able to take a mini food tour around the various provinces to get a taste of what authentic Chinese food is all about.My trip began with a stop over in Hong Kong where I was fortunate enough to partake in a mini dim sum spread. These little bites are different from the

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I'm sorry I haven't been posting this week but I've been battling a bad cold on top of getting through a ton of deadlines at work...I probably won't be posting this week at all but I promise there will be tons to read next week once I am better!Also when I'm sick the food I eat isn't very interesting....savoury oats...soups...I'm sure you guys feel the same when ill...What is your comfort food

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Being a part of the media often means that you're treated to previews of events to come. When my invite for the soft launch of the 'Midsummer Nights Feast' arrived in the mail I knew I'd be making that call to RSVP ASAP! Who wouldn't want to go for a taste of all that the feast village in Starhill Gallery has to offer?This year’s MNF is being held on the 3 - 12 July and the theme is “July around

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In all honesty there can be too much of a good thing...I love my job because of all the food reviews and events I get to go to...but when they all happen at the same time it can make a person weary of the exact thing they love! Which is why this week I am exhausted at the thought of food...I don't want to eat any more of it...I don't want to cook it...or smell it...all that pleasure has drained

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I know some recipes were promised last week...but it was just one of those weeks where my brain wouldn't cooperate and with the added fact that we had a 3day weekend to look forward to...well lets just say my brain took an early holiday...But it's now a new week and everything is back in gear! So here is the recipe for the Dark Chocolate Pannacotta with Caramelised Banana...I decided to do

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In January a good friend of mine, Nilam, celebrated her birthday. My gift to her was a lovely sit down dinner for her and her boyfriend Stephen. Unfortunately with our busy schedules it was almost impossible to pin down a date that worked for us...until last Saturday, 25 April. Yes, it may have been 3months overdue...but we had a lot of fun and I certainly enjoyed preparing the meal. I'll be

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I have my Nibbleish Privilege Card winners! I wrote all the names on the piece of paper and tossed it in a box and picked them out at random…and I also realised that I have 4 cards to give away not 3…so in no particular order these are the lucky people I drew out of the hat: Tim from 3 Meals , Vivien from Ho Jiak, Carol, and Lyrical Lemongrass from A Whiff of Lemongrass . I’ll be in touch with

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Last night I was fortunate enough to be invited to experience a new concept here in KL...a sort of mini food tour consisting of starters in one restaurant, mains in another, and desserts at the last one. Nibbleish has found a way to promote great restaurants in the city...while also giving foodies a sense of adventure.When you log on to the site you just need a few clicks to choose your date, the

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Chefs are cool! I idolize them much like a groupie would idolize a rock star. I have a deep respect for the work that they do…the skills they possess and the techniques they use. Which is why it is especially exciting when I get to meet celebrity chefs famed for their work worldwide…just two months ago I had the pleasure of meeting the infamous Bobby Chinn and yesterday I got to meet the sexy

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Last Thursday was R's birthday and I took him out for dinner at a great new restaurant known as Moxie. I was told they had great burgers and R is the type of guy who enjoys fuss free food so I figured it would be perfect. Unfortunately the lighting was very dim and my camera was unable to document the food for the evening... What I can tell you though is that I thoroughly enjoyed my Steak Au

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This blog has been through its ups and downs over the past few years…I originally started it in 2006 when I moved back to Malaysia and I had a lot of spare time on my hands as I didn’t have a job. It was my way of sharing my love of food with anyone who cared to read and it was my space to play and experiment with recipes. And play with recipes I did in my parents’ beautiful kitchen.Once I got a

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Schokolart...this work of art...it has my heart...R and I decided to head over there for a nice Sunday teatime treat...something to cheer us up a bit as the weather had been stormy and dreary all day! We were pleased to discover that Schokolart has a great high tea special where for RM35 (weekend price for two) you can enjoy goodies such as cake, homemade chocolate ganache, fine tea biscuits,

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R's birthday is coming up this Thursday on the 16th...oddly enough my sister's boyfriend whose name also begins with an R (but we'll call him RG on here) has the exact same birth date…and to make this all even weirder our dad’s birthday is just two days later!So in April we have three big birthdays to celebrate…our Aries trio.My mom decided to throw a nice family birthday dinner as RG’s parents,

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Yesterday my mom and I decided to try out a banana phyllo pastry recipe we had seen on the tv show Sugar...it looked simple enough and we figured it would be perfect as a treat after our lunch.This was relatively simple to make and the only minor glitch we had was handling the paper thin phyllo dough...how do they even get the dough that thin?!? I've come to the conclusion that it is really an

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"Hot-cross Buns! Hot-cross Buns! One a penny, two a penny, Hot-cross Buns! Hot-cross Buns! Hot-cross Buns! If ye have no daughters,Give them to your sons."Thanks to Not Quite Nigella and Hoglet K's lovely blog posts on hot cross buns I found myself craving them all day at work...much so to the point that I didn't care if I had all the right ingredients at home...I was going to make them and they

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When you eat a meal do you have your own odd habits that go along with the meal? Do you take apart your cream filled cookies and eat them separately or do you eat it all at once? Do you separate your M&Ms into colours? Do you eat your fries first then your burger or do you alternate with a bite of fry and a bite of burger?Is it something you've been doing for so long that you do it subconsciously

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When reading Lyrical Lemongrass' Review on The Departure Lounge I was instantly intrigued! The all day breakfast sounded like a deal too good to be true: Turkey Ham, Beef Bacon, Mushrooms, Fish Fingers, Pancake, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Sausages AND Bread for RM12.90 (USD3.70)...pick your jaw up from the ground because it's true...I saw the menu with my very own eyes...it's certainly a good value

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The second type of cupcake I did for the cupcakes for charity sale was this moist chocolate cupcake with an espresso butter cream frosting...this is a great one for chocolate and coffee lovers...I also dipped coffee beans into melted chocolate to top off the cupcake as a nice edible decoration item...we enjoyed coating the coffee beans and also munching on them to keep us awake and baking through

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The cupcakes I baked for charity were a hit! A big thank you to those who came out to support...We sold a total of 42 boxes and the proceeds went to the International Women's Association in support of women and single mothers.A HUGE thanks to my friends who helped out on the night itself...Livian, Aida, Carol and my sister Stephanie. We spent a total of 7hours baking, decorating, and packaging

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To my KL readers: I'll be selling cupcakes for charity this weekend at Solaris in Mont Kiara for the International Women's Association. Do drop by if you get a chance :) Would also be great to meet Chefspiration readers in person. I'll be baking a vanilla bean cupcake with a jasmine green tea frosting as well as a chocolate cupcake with a ganache filling and an espresso frosting. Will post the

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When I first heard about Ibunda’s concept of Malay fine dining I was a bit skeptical…after all, Malay food tends to be the food you find on street side corners or at home…delicious food by all means…but nothing close to the notion of fine dining…you’d usually expect traditional dishes such as beef rendang(spiced beef stew), sambal belacan(spicy chili shrimp paste), nasi lemak(coconut rice served

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These days Japanese food can be found everywhere especially with fast food sushi joints popping up all over the city, it is much harder however to find a truly authentic Japanese restaurant and this is where Kin Shui Tei stands out from the rest. Master Chef Ikuo Tanabe, founder and resident chef at Kin Shiu Tei is known as one of the most experienced Japanese chefs in the country. He first moved

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By playing with spices you can jazz up the ordinary meal such as a simple chicken salad. This can be done from scratch by marinating a chicken breast with the various spices or for the easy way you can use leftover chicken and toss it with this yoghurt mixture.Passage through India PitaChicken breast4 tbs yoghurt1 tsp ground cayenne1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground corianderLemon juice from half a

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Quinoa is an ingredient that most people are not familiar with, but this protein packed powerhouse is perfect for a light yet filling carb free meal. Quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids making it a complete protein source. It is also gluten free, easy to digest, a good source of dietary fibre, and is high in magnesium and iron.I decided to toss the Quinoa with dried fruit and

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For a light quick meal a pasta salad is always a good bet. It can be highly nutritious and so satisfying at the same time. This recipe can be changed up in many ways...you could use any type of pasta you enjoy...you could choose to use tuna or smoked salmon...or chicken...that is why this dish is so simple...just use what meat or veggie you have on hand and voila!In this salad I used a wild

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Melaka, being a port city, has a huge variety of food and most of it is a fusion of different styles such as Nyonya cuisine which is a mix of Malay and Chinese. There is also a version of Portuguese food and the usual Chinese, Malay and Indian specialties as well.Breakfast – Pooh Keon Nyonya Pineapple Tarts are a delicacy in Melaka and seeing as I had a huge day filled with eating I thought I

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Ipoh is one of the cities in Malaysia that has a high percentage of Chinese residents which is why you would find a lot of good Chinese food such as kway teow noodle soup, dim sum and more. However, true to Malaysia’s rich culture there are Malay and Indian gems to be found as well.I was lucky enough to stay overnight at Indulgence Restaurant and Living, a top notch restaurant and unique boutique

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Food in Malaysia is synonymous to breathing; it is an important part of the culture and way of life. Food here can be found in the usual places, restaurants, cafes, and the not so common such as car parks, obscure alleyways and the side of a busy street. It can often be daunting when faced with a decision on where to eat with so many places to choose from. How do you weed out the stalls claiming

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Anytime I get that familiar craving for a creamy hummus, fresh baked lebanese bread, tangy tabboleh, and tender fragrant grilled meats I always head over to Al Bait a little Lebanese gem in the heart of Changkat Bukit Bintang, a popular tourist district. The owner, Houssein, is always present with his wife, Hala, and their little girl, Mawlaty, and that really makes it feel as though you've been

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Sometimes when I'm feeling a bit peckish it can be very easy to go to the fridge and break off a piece of chocolate or grab a bag of crisps...either way it's a quick form of hunger satisfaction but it's certainly not healthy!I decided to use my spare time to make some healthy snacks so that when hunger strikes there's something that is healthy, nutritious, and delicious to chomp on. This protein

Chefspirationnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-20293198506496166622009-02-26T08:23:00.002+08:002009-03-01T17:02:37.703+08:00

Ever since I heard about the opening of Sage, Cilantro's sister restaurant, I was excited! I had only dined at Cilantro once but the experience was memorable...extremely tender ox cheek...creamy fois gras...and delightful desserts...Chef Takashi Kimura is one of the elite chefs in the dining scene here in KL...his background is in French cuisine, but he has infused it with Japanese touches...this

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Dim sum (literally meaning "touch the heart") is the name of a Chinese cuisine which involves a wide range of light bites that are served in the mornings until lunch time. These delicious dishes come in small portions, are usually steamed or fried, and may include meat, seafood, and vegetables, as well as desserts. I enjoyed a nice dim sum lunch at Golden Phoenix at the Hotel Equatorial

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I'm sure all of you are dying to find out how the interview with Bobby Chinn went and so I won't keep you in suspense any longer...I had 15mins with him right before he did his show to promote season 2 of World Cafe Asia and so I couldn't ask much. Initially he was a little reserved but I suspect he was tired and also needed a little bit of time to warm up. By the end of the 15mins he was telling

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**I'm 1 year older today...Happy Birthday Me! To celebrate that I've decided to go with a post filled with decadent delights!**I recently went to review a few of the new dishes at The Courtyard Garden in Damansara Heights and I must say that my meal represented food at it's finest.Chef Alex Sow specialises in Western and Asian fusion. "I like to use a lot of Japanese ingredients with French

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His raspy husky voice and charming smile is something that you might already be familiar with on the popular show World Cafe Asia. Maverick chef Bobby Chinn will be making a stop in Kuala Lumpur, sharing his experiences and imparting tips on how to whip up some of his signature dishes!He'll be at Cold Storage, Ikano Power Centre on Friday, 20th February at 7pm and I get the chance to have a

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People in my life often find it amusing how I can be so easily excited by food or kitchen items...I mean excited to the point that I can't stop chattering on and on about it even though their eyes glaze over and they haven't a clue what I'm on about...Before I get into what happened to me recently let me give you a little bit of background information and this might help you understand my glee...

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I had a lovely Valentine's weekend filled with great food and a lot of love!We had a friend's wedding dinner to go to on the 14th evening itself so our night started off on the 13th...R insisted that I meet him in town after work...and normally I would be fine with it but it had been a long week and I was cranky and I just didn't understand why I had to meet him there instead of at home...of

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If you've been reading this blog for a long time you would know that I am absolutely nuts about burgers...however having a juicy beef burger daily isn't exactly the healthiest of options...which is why I have been looking for a great vegetarian patty...one that is simple to make and is filled with protein and goodness but not the fat...Last week I finally came up with something that is not only

Chefspirationnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-69453799968554206832009-02-12T11:57:00.004+08:002009-02-13T11:16:08.991+08:00

I will often tell you I don't believe in Valentine's day...and it's not that I'm not a romantic (because I am as romantic as they get) and that I personally would not like to recieve tokens of love...but it's more on the fact that I believe these loving gestures should be done all year round...without a specific date to prompt it.With that said though...I just found out that Wall's Cornetto is

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"A spot of tea gov-nah?"This is certainly what I felt like saying when I sat down at Carcosa for tea. The historic Carcosa Seri Negara is a colonial mansion and residence of the former British High Commissioner to Malaysia. This place offers a touch of England in the heart of tropical Malaysia where you can sit back and dream of what life must have been like for British officals in Colonial

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It had been a while since our group had a Girls Night In...and so when my friend Feli decided to have one at her place we all jumped at the chance to relive the days of chatty giggly sleepovers...the ones filled with makeovers, pigging out on delicious goodies, ghost stories, gossip, crushes and more!The one major difference from the good old days and now though is that I no longer have to sneak

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The other day when I was whipping cream to make it stiff I created a beautiful thing...butter! I have a special whip setting on my food processor and I let it whip for a few seconds while I got distracted with some dish washing and before you know it I had beautiful lumpy butter. It's a funny thing to get excited about...but for some reason I smile every time I see these photos...I've also used

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My Aunt Leela has a knack for baking...she finds it easy to do...and each time I have to let her know that not just anyone can bake! I sure as hell can't...ok well I can do simple things here and there...but it's not something that comes to me easily...baking for me requires much planning and effort.She whips up cookies, tarts, and cakes on a whim...without so much as even a thought...and they

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This was my blog's first giveaway and it was not as popular as I would have hoped...but then again sometimes you need to do something a few times before you get it just right!I would like to thank my two participants Anudivya of ...and a little bit more... and Joelen of Joelen's Culinary Adventures.Anydivya sent in two lovely entries...both healthy and delicious! Indian cuisine thanks to all the

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Over the Chinese New Year break R and I decided to try out a new place to eat...I hadn't been to a Korean BBQ in years and I was craving spicy kim chee as well as thin tasty strips of bulgogi so we decided on a place in Bangsar known as Bon Ga.It's a small family operated restaurant with only 10 tables on the second floor of a shop lot building...Prices here are reasonable and we settled on the

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Over the CNY break my fridge wasn't stocked and many of the stores in the neighborhood were closed for the holiday...so for lunch one day I decided to see what I could find in the kitchen...I ended up having all the ingredients for a tuna casserole minus the grated mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs to sprinkle on top...I improvised and just cut up a few slices of creamy Camembert to throw into

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Imagine being smack in the middle of KL walking up a long flight of stairs and emerging into paradise; this is Tamarind Hills, a beautiful escape from the bustling city life. For those who are familiar, this exotic restaurant was located in Ampang however, due to new developments sprouting up in the area they uprooted and moved to their new location right on Sultan Ismail in a bungalow that

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At first glance this looks like a nice tall, cold, frothy glass of soy milk...Well in actuality it is...But if you knew just how much work went into making that one glass of soy milk you would laugh...in fact looking back on it now I can laugh too...but in the moment that this picture was taken I was tired, distressed, and generally upset. 12 Hours of Soaking Time + 3 Hours of Prep + 20 Mins

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I recently came across a worthy cause as I was searching for blog competitions to enter:BloggerAid - Bloggers Uniting to Aid in the Alleviation of HungerThis wonderful site was started by Ivy of Kopiaste, Giz of Equal Opportunity Kitchen and Val of More Than Burnt Toast to give back to those around the world who suffer from hunger.These amazing women launched an exciting project for Bloggeraid -

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Dessert is generally not my forte but when I got invited for a dinner at Mark and Pin's place I decided that I would bring a dessert...of course I committed to this without having a clue of what I would make!So to get some ideas I looked around my kitchen and noticed that I had some Kahlua leftover from a previous party...and in that moment I knew what I would make...I had been holding on to my

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A favourite food blogger of mine, Not Quite Nigella created this amazing pizza...She did a brilliant job and I just had to share this slice of hope with you.

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If you go to Ipoh regularly there’s a treat that should not be missed. And even if Ipoh is not in your itinerary, I’m about to give you a reason to make it a permanent travel destination. Indulgence, can give any five star restaurant in KL a run for its money.Julie Song has created a luxurious niche market in Ipoh offering imported seasonal produce cooked with care. She is, after all, the head

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It occured to me today as I was taking my daily tablespoon of Virgin Coconut Oil that it would be interesting to know how other people keep healthy as far as food choices go...this is also a nice way to get to know the readers of my blog a little better :)I'm always on the lookout for new things I can add to my daily diet that will boost my overall health and energy...so I want to know what you

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Sadly, I can't say I have many memories with my Grandma (Memere as I know her). I grew up in Asia while she was in France and I only saw her a handful of times when she would visit us or vice versa...even though we barely saw each other she was my Grandma either way and I loved her. She passed away on Christmas Eve '08 but rather than dwell on the fact that she's no longer with us I would prefer

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In light of the New Year, with resolutions to keep such as healthy eating and more exercise...We have decided to have a veggie soup night once a week...and I have no excuse to deviate as R got me a food processor for Christmas that has made blending and pureeing a breeze.Apart from the healthy eating...I have to confess...I have another motive for making soup...I came across a veggie soup blog

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I decided to go with a brand new look for my blog...something fresh and clean...with a banner that represents me and my style of cooking which is generally health based...and now thanks to my amazing friend Steve I have one! Let me know what you think!And speaking of healthy cooking...I decided to start the blog this year with a piece I did on fish as I've found it can be be a tricky ingredient

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Sorry there hasn't been any updates...I wish I could tell you that my Christmas was filled with joy, cheer, delicious food and more...it wasn't.My mom and I were cooking on the afternoon of Christmas Eve for the dinner party for our friends and relatives later that night...there was laughter...Christmas carols playing in the background...my hands were covered in marinade for the lamb...Then the

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My former Editor, Rich, who has also become a good friend, is moving to Australia this Friday and so I thought it would be nice to cook him a farewell dinner...I figured this would also be a good opportunity to try out some of the recipes that I've invented in my head but have never actually made...which of course is a gamble at any dinner party...but I gambled and I think it all turned out quite

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“It’s located where?!?” I exclaimed.“In the car park…and make sure you go during lunchtime and not a minute later because the food disappears fast…oh that sambal…I could just drink it on it’s own, ” my friend Joyce replied with a distant look in her eyes.My curiosity was peaked from this conversation and I just knew that I had to try the mysterious ikan bakar place located in the car park behind

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When my dad first told me about a famous Chinese shop that serves excellent steamed fish in my new neighbourhood I doubted him a little…why would a well-known Chinese restaurant be in Brickfields of all places?!? That’s like having a great Indian shop in Chinatown. Soon enough I started hearing it from everyone…friends, colleagues, even random individuals…and this is when I knew I had to try it

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You can never go wrong with pasta; it’s comfort in a bowl paired with any sauce, meat, or seasoning imaginable. It is a dish that can be prepared in many different ways with creamy sauces or with just a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.I sat down with Chef Derrar, the Executive Chef of Ristorante L’Opera at the Piccolo Hotel, to learn what a great traditional Italian pasta

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Brunch is something I came to love when I lived in the States...in fact I never even knew what it was before living there and then overnight it became a trend!During my university days in Pittsburgh I loved waking up every Saturday morning for brunch...the main cafeteria had endless options...bacon, sausages, eggs in any style, pancakes, waffles, cereal, breads, pastries...the list could go on

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I had one of the most unbeliveably tasty sandwiches last night and I owe it all to Heidi's lovely blog entry. I've been following her blog for quite some time now but last night was the first time I tried one of her recipes...this all started because I bought some tempeh at the market and didn't know what to do with it.I've eaten tempeh in some Malay and Indonesian dishes but have never actually

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Every year loved ones ask me "what do you want for Christmas?"...and every year I'll reply with the standard:"Oh you don't need to get me a gift""I'll be happy with anything! After all it's the thought that counts"This year is different though...because I have a kitchen that needs a LOT of things before I can be happy with it...and since I know my loved ones will get me gifts no matter what,

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For the first idiot's guide I decided to go with something really simple and healthy...and what could be more simple than a complete one pot meal?I wanted to do something with lentils as they rarely get the credit they deserve. Albeit a small and conveniently forgotten ingredient this legume packs a punch! Lentils are a good source of cholesterol lowering fiber and they are great at managing

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