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How to make Chinese New Year Nian Gao

Earlier this month, I wrote about different types of Chinese New Year goodies including Nian Gao!  Nian Gao is always one of my favourite foods during Chinese New Year. So this year I decided to make my own. After much research from various sites, I decided to use this recipe from my friend.

How to make Chinese New Year Niao gao rice cake

Beach Clubs in Uluwatu: Explore the Premier Destinations for Fun and Relaxation

Uluwatu, located at the southern tip of Bali, is known for its dramatic cliffs, white sandy beaches, and challenging waves. In spite of its natural beauty, Uluwatu is also home to a number of exclusive beach clubs that are a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with stunning ocean views.

Beach Clubs in Uluwatu Explore the Premier Destinations for Fun and Relaxation

The Art of Baking Perfect Cookies: Tips and Tricks

When you bake cookies, you’re not creating a treat; rather, you’re combining science and creativity into a great treat. The process of combining the ingredients, measuring the temperatures, and following the recipe is all part of the fun. When you finally take your cookies out of the oven, you’ll be rewarded with a delicious treat that you can enjoy with family or friends.

The Art of Baking Perfect Cookies Tips and Tricks

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

This meal at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd was supposed to be for my birthday in April, but we did not realise how booked up it gets. The next opening slot was for October. Yes, half a year later. We finally made it, just in time for my husband’s birthday instead. This was our first time visiting and we hope to visit them again in future. The experience was amazing and I would highly recommend it.

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

The King of Fruits Durian

Every time I go back to Singapore, we will always have a durian feast with my family. My sisters would source the best and one of the most expensive ranges of durian for me. Through the years, even though they have tried to buy from many durian sellers, they will always look out for more – in case, their usual sellers run out of the type of durian they want, they have someone else to fall back on.

The King of Fruits Durian

How To Make Mochi

If you head to any Chinese supermarket, you’re likely to find a range of different flavoured mochi in the fridge section. I love plain mochi without any filling, especially in pandan flavour. I tend not to buy the mochi with red bean paste or green bean (mung bean) paste or with the skin coated in coconut flakes.

How to make Mochi recipe

Discover the 2 Best Regions of Champagne!

The Champagne region is located in north-eastern France and is world-renowned for its quality sparkling wines. It covers an area of approximately 34,000 hectares on which both prestigious champagne houses and small producers coexist . The Champagne region is divided into five sub-regions which are La Montagne de Reims, La Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Aube. Even if they all produce excellent champagnes, La Montagne de Reims and La Vallée de la Marne stand out from the others. Here’s why!

Discover the 2 Best Regions of Champagne!

InsideOut Drinks Review

InsideOut drinks are based on plants and berries and are packed with special antioxidants designed to help support a healthy liver. It is a pretox drink before any drinking session. Their drinks are not here to encourage anyone to drink more alcohol. They are more like a healthy hangover remedy drink that contains copious amounts of nutrients to boost your liver and well-being.

InsideOut Drinks review

Online Cooking with BBC Maestro

Want to learn a new skill from an expert or looking for ways to improve yourself in the comfort of your own home? For me, my 2023 new year resolution goal is to learn how to bake good bread. The very basic thing in life that I always wanted to achieve. I used to do lots of home bakes but have been putting them on hold for a long time as my bakes were uninspiring and I didn’t know how to take them to the next level. I am so thrilled to discover the BBC Maestro courses.

Online Cooking with BBC Maestro

bakerdays Letterbox Cake Review

Looking to surprise your family or friend with cake? Then check out what bakerdays can offer. They have been in the baked cake business since 2012 and it is completely online. Their speciality letterbox cake has taken the bakerdays team nearly a year to get this concept up and running. However, they don’t just provide personalised letterbox cakes, they also offer photo brownies, photo cupcakes, photo balloons and even wedding cakes! You can personalise them with your own message and upload your own photos to over 2000 of their designs.

bakerdays Letterbox Cake Review

44 Foods Portuguese Seafood Rice

If you love seafood like we do, then you must try out this delicious Portuguese seafood rice recipe created by 44 Foods. Did you know 44 Foods delivers fresh, seasonal, tasty food direct from the farm to your door? They promise that they pack their food with minimal waste, use sustainable packaging and also provide a fair price to the farmers and families.

44 Foods Portuguese Seafood Rice

Sichuanese Wontons in Chilli Oil Sauce with SousChef

Of all varieties of dumplings, wontons are the easiest to make. There is not much folding or pleating required. You simply fold them in half and seal it with just water. It is also very easy to cook in minutes as you don’t need to stuff too much filling in it. There are many ways to cook and garnish the dumplings. You can boil them and add sweet soya sauce, or deep fry them and dip with mayonnaise, or steam and mix with chilli. Either way, they taste great!

Sichuanese Wontons in Chilli Oil Sauce with SousChef

The Wine List Review

We might be entering into the next phase of lockdown, but this doesn’t mean we are safe yet. Why not take this time to learn more about wine from your home? The Wine List is a discovery and education-focused wine subscription box aimed at amateur enthusiasts who are looking to level up their knowledge.

the wine list review

Gingerbread House with Haribo

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and this year, we were on HARIBO’s nice list to receive this delicious HARIBO hamper. There was also an extra special gift to give us this opportunity to create magical Christmas memories by making our very own gingerbread house.

Gingerbread House with Haribo HAMPER

The Green Man Pub & Restaurant Review

After a splendid refurbishment, The Green Man Pub & Restaurant is re-open for business from midday (11am for Sunday) for an extensive selection of drinks and real ales, with food served all day until 10pm every day! This delightful premium pub is located in the heart of the picturesque village of Middleton. There is plenty of car parking at the side of the pub and it has its very own garden.

the green man pub review

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