We had arrived early at Ana Patin House, determined to beat the lunch crowd and find parking. It’s unexpectedly busy in this part of Mutiara Damansara in Petaling Jaya, and we are surprised by the… Read More
Three auspicious dishes for Chinese stood out for me at Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant. One was the Bountiful Fortune Pot or Poon Choi, another the Waxed Meat Rice in Claypot and the Special Nian Gao.… Read More
Every year a talk is held by the International Institute of Tao Studies in Kuala Lumpur on what the New Year brings, and how to turn on the auspicious and prosperous flow of qi the… Read More
Those born in these animal years will fare the best in the Year of the Monkey – the Rabbit, Snake, Rooster and Pig. RAT The Rat has lots of guiding angels to help him achieve… Read More
I would never turn down an invite to “a simple meal” at Elegant Inn by its owner Jeannette Han. Her “simple” always means a fine meal with super-fine and sometimes rare ingredients such as abalones… Read More
You have offered to bring a dessert to a friend’s dinner but there’s not much time to do it. Here’s a classic English Bread and Butter Pudding you can make easily, within a short time. I… Read More
I love almonds in any form — soaked overnight in water when the sweetness comes out, roasted, in almond butter and almond milk. – Hooi Khaw The past week has been about almonds, having washed… Read More
I begin this website by posting this review of The Prep Room. It’s a new cafe that opened on Oct 29, and I liked it so much I was there twice in three days –… Read More
