On My Way To NYC Bakeries, Coffee and Farmers Markets Soon
So Many NYC Food Venues, So Few Days
I’m excited to be going on my NY/LA trip soon to promote the latest update of my cooking App, Farina’s Asian Pantry. In both cities, I’ll be meeting with TV and radio folks …
Kopi Is King for Coffee In Singapore
Kopi Is My New Coffee Favorite in Singapore
I have to admit, since moving to Singapore several years ago, I’ve become a coffee addict, leaving Starbucks and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to say hello to kopitiams …
Relishing Bali’s Famous “Babi Guling”
Nose-to-Tail Cooking Ever Popular in Bali with Whole Roasted Suckling Pig
The “snout-to-tail” whole animal utilization craze has raised the status of pork…
Making Balinese Sambal in Paradise
Balinese Family Cooking Class Provides Wonderful Tomato Sambal Recipe
It’s always a good idea to introduce children to new cultures and to have them feel comfortable in the…
The Ultimate Condiment: XO Sauce
XO Sauce – XOXO!
IIf you’re like me, you crave umami flavors from time to time. Umami is the 5th primary taste, next to sweet, sour, salty and…
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Wrappers Are Handy To Prep Quick Meals
Whenever I don’t feel like going to the market and preparing a meal from scratch, I usually use what’s in my fridge and pantry to make a simple stir-fry or pasta dish.
PS Cafe Singapore Inspires Cured Salmon Salad
Love Salmon? Tired of Salad? Try This Version To Spice Things Up!
Living in tropical Singapore, where it’s summer all year round, encourages me to spend as little time perspiring over a hot stove as possible.
Discovering A New Savory Treat In Melaka
Trip To Malaysia Provides Delightful Nyonya Cuisine
When living in the US, we never thought twice about packing the car and going for a road trip on a long weekend.