I can still remember the first time I had beer… I was 10 years old and very angry. Over what exactly, I can’t remember. But I suspect it had something to do with my parents, which explains the beer. You see, our fridge was always stocked with cans of beer (well, stout to be precise). … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Nama Chocolate
After last week’s chocolate-related controversy, you oughta know by now that I am a proud chocoholic. And I love my chocolate the way I like my men… dark, rich, and smooth. (Just kiddin’! Not about the man bit tho, haha ;p) The first time I had nama chocolate, made popular by Japanese brand Royce’, it was love … Continue reading
Oatmeal Brownies
I confess, I am quite a forgetful person. If you owe me money, I probably won’t remember it. But unfortunately, the reverse is true too! For years, my husband has been asking me to make these oatmeal brownies that he said were the best brownies I’d ever made but I would always brush him off, … Continue reading
How to Handle Fondant in Hot and Humid Singapore
If you have never been to or even heard of Singapore… here’s a crash course. It is a small island city (710 square km to be exact) situated 1 degree north of the equator, with more than 5 million people cramped into it. It is home to the biggest man-made ferris wheel, the world’s largest aquarium, the best … Continue reading