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Chahan with Shiitake Mushrooms, Greens & Chives

» by diva May 31st, 2008 at 4:36 pm » Comments (17)

Egg Fried Rice, Chow Fun, Chahan; all pretty much the same thing. But not one of the three can in any way categorize the best fried rice dish that my mum makes. It’s too good to really put a name to it and I’m glad enough to simply know its taste. Mum’s tip is […]



Garlic Shiitake & Gari Soba with Sweet Green Tea Sauce

» by diva May 30th, 2008 at 4:34 pm » Comments (6)

Thank God it’s Friday.
Not that it makes much of a difference, since (why?) we’re on holiday and officially worry-free from exams. This weekend, Hans and I are the only ones left in the house; so begins our crazy marathon of baking and cooking, feasting and merry-making (no innuendos there). Not only do we deserve this […]



B55 - The Green Fairy in a Shotglass.

» by diva May 29th, 2008 at 8:29 pm » Comments (7)

Ah, the ‘green fairy’. Our legendary drink. A double-edged sword that triggers both gaiety and melancholy.
There’s always been so much talk about this once elusive and yet not difficult to procure spirit, especially if you think along the lines of its debatable hallucinogenic properties. Now that it has become popular once again (and relatively easier […]



Black Sesame Shortbread

» by diva May 27th, 2008 at 4:09 pm » Comments (21)

I missed James’s birthday last week and didn’t bother to really congratulate him. Also, I missed his birthday night-out and have been feeling slightly guilty for the lack of effort and affection shown. Hence, this bake fest (I understand it’s quite an overstatement to call it that but I honestly had another phrase in mind […]