May
25
A visit to Kuala Lumpur is never complete without eating at the famous Jalan Alor….I was there for the weekend on a ‘visa run’. One of my favourite Malaysian dishes – Oyster Omelette with Chilli Sauce Cooking Satays This would have to be Malaysia’s signature dish I think I love the caramelised charcoal flavour with [...]
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May
16
One of the things you have to love about China is that they eat virtually anything and everything!! Our hotel was also home to one the hugest seafood restaurant you’ve ever seen – tanks and tanks of every imaginable and unimaginable seafood you can find. I guess I’ll let the pics do the talking. Just [...]
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May
09
One of our most memorable meals in Taipei was eating at the acclaimed Da Shan Wu Jia in the mountains of Taipei. It was one of the rare times where we had no idea what we were being served as we don’t speak Mandarin. An exciting dining experience followed – 12 courses of little Taiwanese [...]
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Mar
27
I would’ve loved to have had these at my birthday party when I was kid. (Actually, I wouldn’t mind having them for my 40th in a few months LOL!) The Muppets were a big part of my childhood experience and seeing these cupcakes brings back all those happy memories… From Cupcake Occasions UK courtesy of [...]
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Feb
18
A friend took us recently to iberry Ice Cream – it’s a popular Thai brand that offers ‘sugar and spice and everything nice’. This franchise (more like mini fun sculpture park) up here in Chiang Mai is owned by a popular Thai comedian so he has his face on everything, including this huge yellow dog. I [...]
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Dec
06
We absolutely loved this drink from Komaneka at Bisma when we were in Bali…..sweet but with a refreshing unexpected hit of basil (and mint). The restaurant manager Agus Suartama has kindly sent me the recipe and allowed me to share it with you. Photo from realsimple.com – for illustration purposes only Komaneka Basil Lemonade – [...]
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Nov
19
Kim chee is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables using various seasonings such as chilli, sugar, vinegar and garlic etc. The Koreans eat it everyday and they love it (you can smell it everywhere). It definitely is an acquired taste but it has been part of their culture for over 2000 years!! You [...]
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Nov
12
Some of our best meals on the island…..bon appetit! Nonya Laksa from BonTon Restaurant It’s not Malaysian but the best ahi tuna sandwich ever from the Datai! Ikan Bakar – fish baked in banana leaf with caramelised tomatoes, onions & spices. Served with condiments – rice, pappadums, dhal and ikan bilis
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Oct
07
I love doughnuts but I couldn’t quite bring myself to try these creations I found in Kuala Lumpur the other weekend. One thing I’ve noticed travelling through Asia is that they really have a big sweet tooth!!
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Aug
31
Food is such an integral and important part of Chinese culture. (You probably have already guessed this looking at my paintings). Everywhere we looked, people were eating – it was so wonderful to see. Possibly the most perfect takeaway food would have to be the Shanghai Dumpling. Each dumpling is filled with soup and served [...]
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