Orange Sesame Almond Crisps CNY 2015 ~ 杏仁片脆饼

These healthy, nutritious crunchy crisps are always a favourite in my family during the festive season.   Not much preparation is needed to produce these crisps and only a few ingredients are required but the end result is unbelievably addictive, fragrant and yummy crisps which are difficult to restrain!Recipe for Orange Sesame Almond Crisps  杏仁片脆饼(adapted from  'here'  with...

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Sunflower Sesame Candy CNY 2015 ~ 葵花芝麻糖

These nutty chewies can be quite addictive and they serve as a wonderful snack while watching your favourite movies during the festive season.  They can also double up as a gift to relatives and friends.Recipe for Sunflower Sesame Candy ~    葵花芝麻糖     Ingredients130 gm sunflower seeds, toasted30 gm sesame seeds,...

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Sesame Peanut Butter Cookies CNY 2015 ~ 芝麻花生曲奇

These Sesame Peanut Butter cookies are not only fragrant and crispy but they do store well for some time in an air-tight container.  Perhaps you may consider adding this recipe to your CNY cookie list as well.Recipe for Sesame Peanut Butter Cookies ~ 芝麻花生曲奇Ingredients4 oz butter2.1/2 oz brown sugar2.1/2 oz caster sugar4 oz creamy or chunky peanut butter1 egg5 oz plain flour1/2 tsp baking...

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Cranberry Cornflake Cookies ~ CNY 2015 蔓越梅玉米曲奇

I'm sure that many of us are now planning a cookie list for the coming Chinese New Year.   I made these during the holidays and they were well received by my family members.   These cookies are quick and easy to make with crunchy cornflakes and  chewy cranberries.  Furthermore they are delicious and absolutely addictive!Recipe for Cranberry Cornflake Cookies    蔓越梅玉米曲奇Ingredients250...

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Wordless Wednesday ~ Beautiful Flowers in Cameron Highlands

We spent the weekend up in Cameron Highlands, the leading producer of fresh flowers in Malaysia.  I was lucky enough to snap some pictures of the beautiful flowers in the garden of the bungalow we stayed in, albeit intermittent rain and grey skies. Hibiscus of different colours and different number of petalsDahliaBirds of ParadiseSo excited to catch this bee entering the flower bud for honeyAnthuriumVery...

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Stir-fry Misua 炒面线

Misua or Mee Sua is a very fine, thin variety of  noodles made from wheat flour and originated from Fujian, China.  Misua signifies long life in Chinese culture, hence very often this is served during birthdays and during Chinese New Year.  For this heart warming stir-fry, I used the thick variety of Hock Chew Misua from Sitiawan, added in a few ingredients and it turned out just delicious!Recipe...

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Mince Meat with Anchovies 葱炒肉碎江鱼仔

This is another homey dish which will pair very well with plain white porridge.  I spotted this dish in an economy rice stall the other day and then I remembered that I haven't had this dish for a long, long time....... Recipe for Mince Meat with Anchovies   葱炒肉碎江鱼仔 Ingredients250 gm  minced pork,...

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Wife Biscuit (Lo Por Paeng) 老婆餅

Happy New Year, everyone!   My first post for 2015 is 'Wife Biscuit' aka 'Lo Por Paeng', a soft and flaky pastry with winter melon filling which is a very popular delicacy in Hong Kong.  The ones that I find here are not the same as their  flaky counterparts, instead they are crispy and thin.   I've been surfing the internet for a recipe and I was very happy when I stumbled upon...

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