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Mushroom Asparagus Risotto
Mushroom Asparagus Risotto. Italian food is one of my favourite European cuisines, and I always have difficulty trying to choose between Pasta and Risotto. Always, Risotto tends to win my vote and the restaurant earns my monies. But, due to addition of wine and seasonings, it is impossible for me to order Risotto for my…
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Red Bean Lotus Seed Soup
Red Bean Lotus Seed Soup is usually served in a wedding dinner after the long course dinner. It symbolises fertility blessing to the newly wed couple or wishes the newly wed to have a lovely baby soon (早生贵子). Another variation is to add Lily bulb 百合, which symbolises a good match of a hundred year…
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Braised Pork Belly Bun (Kong-Bak-Pau)
This dish to some is fattening and I don’t deny that. Whenever I eat Braised Pork Belly Bun (Kong-Bak-Pau), which I called it Chinese Burger, I always remove the skin and fats, just eat the lean meat. So, what’s the fun of it many ask me. I just don’t want to add more weight to…
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Tomato Sauce
I have been searching high and low for a tomato sauce that doesn’t come with “natural favours” or salt and almost impossible to buy it from store. Hence, I have decided to make some for my tots. They love pasta. This is an easy sauce to make, just a little time-consuming. I used the slow…
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Teochew Orh-Nee (Yam Paste) 潮州芋泥
As the name suggests, usually you can find Teochew Orh-Nee (Yam Paste) in Teochew Chinese restaurants as it is a traditional Teochew cuisine. The Teochew people (潮州人) are Chinese native to the Chaoshan (潮汕) region of eastern Guangdong province in China who speaks the Teochew dialect. From the 19th century, significant numbers of Teochew people…
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Osmanthus Jelly（桂花糕）
Osmanthus Jelly is one of the cold desserts I would top on after a hearty meal in a Cantonese restaurant. This dessert is usually served in Cantonese restaurants. However, each time I made an order for this dessert, I would surely feel a pinch for my wallet. A small piece usually costs few Singapore dollars.…
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7 Things You can Do During Breastfeeding
You do not have to stare blankly in the air while breastfeeding. You may be admiring your cutie pie while you are nursing him/her, but if you nurse him/her every 2-3 hours for at least half an hour or so, probably you will get bored just staring at him/her. Let me give you some ideas, there…
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10 Tips to better sleep for baby
10 tips to better sleep for baby and mummy – this article is specifically written for the benefits of the first-time parents in particular, who are going through sleeping problems with their infant(s) like we did with our twins last time. These are frequently asked questions by mummies and daddies, “Why my baby doesn’t fell…
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Steamed Pumpkin Bun / Man Tou (南瓜馒头)
When you see the steamed bun a.k.a. Man Tou (馒头), what would cross your mind? For me, it will be Chilli crabs and Curry sauce. These two are always the best complements for the steamed bun, I would think. But, the usual Man Tou is a bit boring for me. Since I managed to find…
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Steamed Yam Cake / Orh Kueh for Tots
This recipe is similar to the one (Steamed Yam Cake / Orh Kueh) for adults, but I have modified the recipe for my toddlers. Presenting Steamed Yam Cake / Orh Kueh for Tots. No additional seasoning and less salt. I have made it as healthy and nutritional as possible. It is a tweak from normal…