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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 […]



Chinese Roast Duck Leg with Sweet Spicy Sauce and Radish, Carrot & Sesame Salad

» by diva May 22nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm » Comments (13)

A sucker for legs on a plate?
If you’re nodding, don’t worry you fine chump because so am I.
Almost everyone has heard of Peking Duck. It’s so yummy isn’t it. This is something like that, except without the pancake and that lovely thick, sticky sauce. Using the same kind of flavours, here’s my end of […]



Yoghurt & Lemon Pasta with Plum Tomatoes & Apples

» by diva May 21st, 2008 at 1:38 pm » Comments (13)

Some people may not forgive me for this but oops, I went and did it anyway. Personally, I cannot have my pasta with anything but a light sauce like white wine, balsamic vinegar and good olive oil or drowned in the heaviest, richest tomato-based sauce. Anything else doesn’t sound like pasta to me but I […]