It was barely a year ago when we stepped into a humble little bakery off Jalan Ipoh – an artisan bakery in the most unexpected place. The aroma of freshly baked bread, rustic loaves piled up on the shelves, handwritten notes on the wall and french radio playing in the background – it was...
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It is with a heavy heart that I learnt Yook Woo Hin has closed down. This decades old restaurant was one of the few surviving places serving traditional dim sum. Operating in a pre-war shophouse in Petaling Street, Yook Woo Hin had retained much of its original fixture and nostalgic, old-world charm. I...
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Just in case you’re wondering what’s with the haphazard layout and misaligned photos, please bear with me. Somehow in transition of switching web-host, this happened. I’m totally hopeless when it comes to these IT stuff. Thankfully, the guys at ServerFreak (where this blog is now hosted) are extremely helpful, and quick. This blog is...
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My first attempt at making ciabatta was quite a messy affair. I thought I followed the recipe to a t, and for some reason which I still haven’t figured out, the dough was way too wet to be shaped by hand. And by wet, I mean almost pouring consistency. Not one to give up...
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It’s my birthday and I’m taking the day off :) My partner, K got me this ‘cake’ from Tommy le Baker, my current favorite bakery. We’re just going to spend some quiet time at home with our dogs. That’ll be nice. I guess it’ll just be another day except I’m officially one year older, and...
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On days when I just want a quick snack and have otak-otak sitting around, which is quite often, this will be my quick fix. Fortunately, Mum will always bring some back from her regular visits to Muar. This is super easy, so no need for a recipe here. Just take a slice of bread and line...
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I didn’t know mulberries can be grown in tropical climate until my aunt offered me some from her garden. Feeling inspired, we got some mulberry plants for our little potted garden. They grew and grew but still no sign of fruits. I have almost given up hope. Then, little mulberries started appearing. Finally, after months of...
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It has been almost a week since his passing and there has been many contrasting views. Say what you like. He is a visionary. His creations are revolutionary. And most of all, he has made technology really friendly and intuitive for ordinary people like you and me. As I am writing this on my MacBook,...
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When an old friend, Mike, invited us over to his place, I thought we’re going to have a barbeque. To my surprise, he made chicken rice. I didn’t even know Mike can cook, let alone a dish like chicken rice. If you know Mike, you would be surprised too. But the verdict is...
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