One of the most famous and popular dishes in Singapore is laksa, a thick, creamy, and utterly delicious curry soup. Since moving here, I have learned that laksa has roots beyond Singapore. On a trip to Melaka earlier this year, a local informed me that Malaysians also claim this dish as their own. Indeed, he […]
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A Culinary Treat: Amy’s (Malacca)
When my friend, Charlene, a fellow “foodie,” first suggested we eat at “Amy’s” while visiting Malacca, I put it on my list. Later, when she told me that it was Paranakan – and better than the Blue Ginger here in Singapore – it became a priority. Peranakan (pronounced “Per-AN-a-kan”) refers to descendants of early Chinese […]
Photo of the Week: The Mysterious Rafflesia
In December we visited Borneo, Malaysia. A definite highlight of the trip was viewing the rare Rafflesia. With a 36 inch (average) diameter, it is purported to be the largest flower in the world. The Rafflesia is perplexing: although technically a plant, it lacks chlorophyll and is incapable of photosynthesis. It is parasitic and appears to […]