Entries from July 2008

July 27, 2008

Ayam Pongteh – Nyonya Soy Braised Chicken # Shitake Mushroom

 

Katong Life’s ayam pongteh intrigued me and I had to make it. Now I’ve made it a couple of times and it has become a family favourite. It is quintisential nyonya combining Chinese ingredients like soy sauce and dried shitake mushrooms in a braised dish scented with cinnamon and clove. Katong Life’s recipe uses pork, another Chinese [...]

July 19, 2008

Egg Free / Nut Free Chocolate Birthday Cake

You might remember that a couple of months ago I make some allergen-free cupcakes for the children’s party company I bake for. The posts are here and here.
Well, one of the mothers approached me to make her 40th birthday cake. She wanted a decorated cake that everyone would enjoy and that was egg and nut [...]

July 13, 2008

Hainan Chicken Rice # Dried Chilli Sauce & Bok-Choy

Yum, yum. We enjoy chicken rice every time I make it. When I make it after work I do take a few shortcuts to cut down on the preparation time but it is always as yummy as the long version.

I used chicken thighs and drumsticks for this meal. They were only $3.99/kg and I’m on [...]

July 13, 2008

Birthday Afternoon Tea

I had the most gorgeous birthday anyone could have! No fancy meals out, no huge parties – just the family at home and I loved every minute of my special day.
Before I even got out of bed monty had given me foot rub and a coffee
Then came the presents and I was so [...]