It was wonderful to return from three weeks in the US to the explosion of red and gold decorations around Singapore. These two colors represent luck and prosperity and are a must for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. In addition to the usual decorations – paper cut outs, couplets, and firecrackers – one may […]
Chinese cooking
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 […]
Wanderfood Wednesday: Making dumplings
In anticipation of Chinese Yew Year, I took a dumpling making class at Black Sesame Kitchen (http://www.blacksesamekitchen.com/). I had dabbled in dumpling making before, when friends in Hong Kong provided a hand’s on demo, but I decided I needed a refresher as we approached the New Year. Black Sesame Kitchen was just what I needed […]