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Vinegar Pork Trotters

May 25, 2021 Christina 0

Ingredients 200g Ginger (pounded) 1 bottle Black Vinegar 375ml water 150g Gula Melaka 1 Pork Trotter (chopped) 1 tbsp Rice Wine 3 slices Ginger 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Method Wash [….]

Saying goodbye to my Matt

December 8, 2020 Christina 0

At 8/12/2020, 1.36am, I am going to sleep now for the last night on my SeaHorse mattress bought almost 10 years ago. To say goodbye to my mattress. To many, [….]

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Using colander as a pot

April 2, 2017 Christina 0

Hey there, guys! It’s a hack again, and this time it’s using a colander as a pot. A colander is used for draining vegetables and fruits. I was at Index [….]

Bestmart in Johor Bahru

April 1, 2017 Christina 0

I heard from a friend recently that she was introduced to this market that sells all sorts of food, fruits and vegetables. From the entrance, you will see rows and [….]

‘IKEA’ in Johor Bahru

April 1, 2017 Christina 0

Recently I went to Aeon Tebrau City and was stopped outside this mall called IndexLivingMall. The minute I stepped in, I think of Ikea. And everything is almost like a [….]

DIY Greenhouse

March 26, 2017 Christina 0

Recently I started to like gardening and together with my neighbour, we started our own gardens outside our flats. In order to protect some of the germinating seeds, it would [….]

Hydroponics Closed System

March 25, 2017 Christina 0

This is the closed system for hydroponics. To set it up, mix the nutrients into the water and set the Leca and vermiculite into the baskets before setting them in. [….]

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Hydroponics setup

March 25, 2017 Christina 0

This is the first time I’m trying out a hydroponics setup. This setup comes complete with the baskets, sponges, a pump and timer for the water flow. I specifically chose [….]

Homemade Fluffy Pancakes

February 18, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients1 cup Plain flour, sifted2 tbsp Sugar2.5 tsp Baking powder (I used 0.5 tsp as it was finishing and it turned out fine)1/2 tsp Salt1.25 cup Milk3 tbsps Butter, melted1 [….]

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Trial at Hydroponics Farming

February 8, 2017 Christina 0

Recently, I started becoming concerned about the food we eat, the vegetables sold in the markets and the pesticides widely used in all the crops. I then started reading up [….]

Ondeh Ondeh

January 17, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients250g Glutinous rice flour200ml Pandan juice150g Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar), finely chopped100g Grated coconut (get from wet market and tell them to grate the coconut without the skinPinch of Sea [….]

Balloon Kick

January 17, 2017 Christina 0

Suitable for : 8 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥♥Development Goal : Leg Strength0-12 months is the best time for the baby to develop the foundation of the strength of [….]

Clap Baby Clap

January 16, 2017 Christina 0

Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥Development Goal : Hand movementThis game is to develop the baby’s mind in order to coordinate with his hand movement. [….]

Flip Baby Flip

January 16, 2017 Christina 0

Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥Development Goal : Trunking movementThis game is to enable the baby’s limbs to be flexible and extend the movement of [….]

Kueh Bangkit

January 16, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients500g Tapioca starch500g Grated fresh coconut150g Caster sugar2 Egg yolks, medium2-3 Pandan leaves, for extracting the juiceButter, for buttering tray to prevent stickiness MethodThe technique in this recipe is actually [….]

Pineapple Tarts 黄梨塔

January 16, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients400g Plain flour50g Corn flour (not corn starch)1/4 tsp Salt280g Unsalted butter, hard3 Egg yolks, beaten3 tbsp Cold water (or iced water)6 tbsp Icing sugar1/2 tsp Vanilla extract1 egg yolk [….]

Pineapple Paste 黄梨果酱

January 16, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients2-3 large Pineapples, grated and sieved from juice1/2 Lemon, juice extracted1 Cinnamon stick2 Star anise3 Cloves200-250g Sugar, brown or caster MethodEvery year nearing Chinese New Year, I will want to [….]

Merry-Go-Round

January 15, 2017 Christina 0

Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥Development Goal : Sense of BalanceThis game is to enable the baby to be exposed to different visuals, and is [….]

Thai Tom Yam Soup 泰式东炎汤

January 12, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients6-8 Prawns, shells removed, keep the head while removing the head shell1/2 Squid, optional3 Cilantro roots bruised1 inch Galangal, sliced3 Lemongrass bruised and cut into 2 inches4 cups Water1 Chicken [….]

Beef Burger with Assorted Vegetables

January 11, 2017 Christina 0

IngredientsFor the beef burger12 Jacob’s cream crackers500g quality minced beef1 large free range eggSaltFeshly ground black pepperOlive oil1 round lettuce3 tomatoes, sliced thin1 red onion, sliced thin6 fresh burger buns6 [….]

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Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs

January 4, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients300g pork (ribs or loin), cut into bite size pieces1.5 litres Water250g Watercress, soaked for 10 mins and cut off the stems, unless you will cook for long8 dried Jujube [….]

Dumpling Tofu Noodle Soup

January 3, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients1 cup Fish or Pork broth1 litre Water1/2 Tofu2 pieces Dried Beancurd2 bunches Spinach Phuay Leng1 tbsp Fried shallots2-3 Dumplings MethodAdd frozen soup broth and water in a pot and [….]

Fried Shallots

January 3, 2017 Christina 0

I always fry this as a topping for many dishes. You can usually keep this for 2 weeks in an airtight container. An all-time favourite!

Truffle Fries

January 3, 2017 Christina 0

Everytime I order this dish, I will be addicted to the truffle aroma and taste. And I will also be shocked at how much this dish can be. To me, [….]

Cheng Teng

January 2, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients2-3 litres Water1/2 cup Dried longans2 florets White fungus1 bunch Pandan leaves1 packet Cooked gingko nuts (usually comes in a packet already cooked)1 Snow lotus 天山雪莲, cut into cubes (looks [….]

Curry Fish Head

January 2, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients1 Fish head1 Onion1-2 Tomatoes1 Brinjal1-2 packets Curry fish paste (Ibrahim brand)2 cups Water2 tbsp Yogurt (or Coconut Milk) MethodFry brinjal and put aside.Steam fish head for 15-20 mins or [….]

Mum’s Ngoh Hiang Recipe

January 1, 2017 Christina 0

Ingredients700g Pork, minced200g Prawns, minced into small pieces.6 Water chestnuts, diced into small pieces3 Shallots, minced1/4 tsp Pepper4 tbsps Plain flour2 tsps Light soya sauce1 packet Beancurd MethodMix all ingredients [….]

Korean Miso Soup

December 31, 2016 Christina 0

Don’t know what to cook in 5 minutes? This dish is incredibly easy to get ready in a short time and is especially warm in the cool weather.  Add more [….]

Homemade Kids Shampoo

December 31, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients 2 cups Base soap solution 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil 1 drop Lavender essential oil Method Place everything is a pump container and shake well [….]

Prawn Noodle Soup

December 31, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients200g Loin meat, sliced thinly3 Prawns, sliced half50g Yellow noodles30g Spinach or Puay leng spinach2 cups Pork broth or Chicken broth2 tbsp Fried shallotsLight soya sauce to taste MethodHeat oil [….]

Steamed Egg

December 30, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients4 eggs, beaten3 tbsp cold waterPinch of salt MethodAdd all ingredients together.Steam either in a steamer or put on a steamer basket in the rice cooker while cooking the rice.Serve.

Braised Pork Belly with Bittergourd

December 30, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients3-4 Chilli padi300g Pork belly, cut into big cubes1 Bittergourd2-3 slices Ginger1 tbsp Preserved soy beans3-4 cloves Garlic1 tsp Dark soya sauce1 tsp Light soya sauce MethodPut everything, except the [….]

Homemade Crispy Thin Crust Pizza

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

IngredientsFor dough3/4 lukewarm water1 tsp active dry / instant yeast1 tsp honey2 cups plain flour (bread flour if you want more bready texture.)1.5 tsp saltFor toppingsBacon, cut into small piecesPineapple, [….]

Lemon Ganache

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients16ml Lemon zest172ml Lemon juice172g Egg yolks107g Sugar32g Butter #1, softened590g White chocolate, melted161g Butter #2, softened  MethodCook lemon zest, juice, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl over a [….]

Dark Chocolate Ganache

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients500ml Cream 35%59ml Trimoline a.k.a. Invert sugar550ml Chocolate 70%50g Butter, softened  MethodAdd cream and trimoline and boil.Heat up a pot of water and place a bowl on the pot.Melt chocolate [….]

Nyonya Glutinous Rice Dumpling

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients 2 kg glutinous rice, soaked for 2 hours and drained. 24 Chinese mushrooms, soaked80 bamboo leaves, washed and wiped dry240g winter melon, cut into small cubes.2 kg minced meat or belly [….]

Hakka Yam Abacus

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

IngredientsMaking the yam abacus300g yam, cubed100g tapioca flour60g hot waterFor cooking with the yam abacus5 shallots, minced2 tsp minced garlic300g minced pork or chicken80g dried shrimp, soaked30g dried cuttlefish40g mushrooms, [….]

Beef Burger with Mozarella Cheese

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients12 Jacob’s cream crackers500g quality minced beef1 large free range eggSaltFeshly ground black pepperOlive oil1 round lettuce3 tomatoes, sliced thin1 red onion, sliced thin6 fresh burger buns6 slices cheddar or [….]

Lotus Root Soup with Pork Ribs

December 29, 2016 Christina 0

This soup is suitable for expelling of heat and dampness, strengthening of the spleen and muscles, preventing from catching a flu.Job’s tear is rich in fibre and vitamins B1 and [….]

Homemade Mascarpone

December 27, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients2 cups heavy cream1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed MethodHeat heavy cream over medium heat in a large saucepan until it reaches 88 deg C. Stir cream and make sure it [….]

Aglio Olio with Honey Baked Chicken Wings

December 24, 2016 Christina 0

IngredientsHoney baked chicken wings (See recipe here.)Pasta, a quarter packet for 2-3 peoplePinch of saltOlive oilChilli flakesGarlic, minced or sliced depending on your liking.Extra virgin olive oil, optional  MethodHeat a [….]

Baked Honey Garlic Baby Ribs

December 24, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients1 kg baby pork ribs1 large white onion, chopped1/2 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup butter2 tsp mustard powder1 1/2 tsp garlic, mincedCarrots, cut into matchsticksCucumber, cut [….]

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

December 24, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients2 kg chicken wings1 large white onion, chopped1/2 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup butter2 tsp mustard powder1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced MethodHeat pan in medium heat.Add [….]

Coke Butt Chicken

December 24, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients1 chicken1 can of cokeSalt MethodPreheat oven to 180 deg C.Use salt and rub over chicken, and give it a little massage.Wash off and add a bit of salt over [….]

Ngoh Hiang

December 24, 2016 Christina 0

IngredientsFish meat, mincedPork, mincedPrawns, mincedBeancurd skin, driedWater chestnutsSpring onionsShallotsSesame OilCornstarch with water MethodMix all ingredients together and add seasonings.Be sure to clean the beancurd skin with a damp cloth as [….]

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Vegetable Stock Broth

December 21, 2016 Christina 0

Ingredients2 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp olive oil3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks5 celery stalks, sliced into thick sticks1 large brown onion, peeled and quartered7 garlic cloves, peeled2 bunches of [….]

Korean Kimchi

December 21, 2016 Christina 0

IngredientsPreparing the cabbage6 pounds of cabbage1/2 cup sea saltPreparing the marinade2 cups water2 tbsp sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)2 tbsp brown sugarPreparing other vegetables2 cups radish, cut into matchsticks1 [….]

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