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I love Madeleines! They are great for afternoon tea. I have previously shared Madeleines recipe with you all before. This time, I want to share the idea of trying different flavours in making Madeleines. There are many many different flavours that you could add to Madeleines. The most common is vanilla or lemon. I personally [...]
After more than 1.5 years, I decided to give my blog another face lift! Not a lot has changed – I still like to maintain its simplicity as I always do. Highlights of the new designs are: 1. “Most popular” - at the bottom half of the home page is the section where you could find [...]
We left Delhi and headed to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital – such a flamboyant state. It took us about 3 hours on to arrive in Jaipur by train. I felt Jaipur was slightly less chaotic than Delhi. We stayed at Umaid Bhawan, which is located in a quiet residential area in Jaipur, about 1 km from the railway station. [...]
Not too long ago, Christine from Christine’s Recipes sent me a copy of her cookbook – “Easy Recipes-A Selection of Simple Classics (????--??.??.??)”. I was really excited when I got her cookbook and couldn’t wait to flip through the book and check out all the recipes. I have been following Christine’s blog for quite a while [...]
It’s officially spring now but the weather here still isn’t spring-like. I still need to wear my winter coat when I go out. Seriously, I have no idea what’s wrong and when will we have decent warm and sunny weather! At least, a long weekend has kind of cheered me up! Time just flew [...]
For our second last night in Delhi, it was almost 7pm. After a short chat with the hotel concierge, we decided to give it a go – Bukhara. It is highly recommended and we were told it was tough to book a table. But, we got lucky to be able to book a table for [...]
Citrus fruits are my best friends. Whenever I have a craving for sweet sour combo, they never let me down. I have been eating a lot of blood oranges – they are the most gorgeous citrus fruits in my opinion. I love the ruby red, maroon or even dark blood red flesh when it is [...]
It was almost a month ago that I was invited to attend a blogger day + a cookery masterclass organised by Finish that was held in London. Before I attended the event, I was sent a packet of Finish Quantum Powerball to try out. I have always been using Finish dishwasher tablet and of course was delighted! [...]
I have been neglecting my blog recently. There has been a lot going on at the moment thus my disappearance. Having not a lot of time to spend in the kitchen means quick and simple meals have taken preference. Quite a while ago when I did my usual weekly food shopping, I came across some [...]
Just a week after we stepped into 2013, I packed my luggage and ready to fly to India. It was my first time to India. Work-first-pleasure-comes-after kind of trip didn’t get me too excited! The first few days living in a suburb not too far from Delhi didn’t give me a lot of chances to [...]
Have you ever been in a situation where you have so many things to do yet too little time? I guess this sound really familiar to most of us. I have been back from my vacation just one week ago and I have got so much of backlog to clear – emails have been accumulated [...]
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2012 is now behind us and today is the first day of 2013! Looking back, there are many great events that happened in 2012 – my first cookbook was published, a recipe was featured in Delicious magazine, visited Moscow, relaunched my food photography website, memorable wedding on the [...]
I was really excited to have participated in creating a mocktail recipe, inspired by one of the 12 Days of Christmas organised by Innocent Drinks. It was great to have been given this opportunity, where twelve bloggers were selected to participate in this creative event to make a cocktail with some juices from Innocent. The [...]
Time flies – we are almost in the middle of December! In about 2 weeks time, it’s Christmas. I have already got all the presents nicely wrapped and can’t wait to go to France next week! Last week, I received a very exciting news that I have won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in the [...]
Quite a while ago, I came across Pearl Royal coconut water that I fell in love with because of its really nice and cute packaging – looks just like a coconut! I first saw this product at Selfridges in London and couldn’t help myself but bought a few. Not only the packaging is nice, the [...]
Pumpkin is more than just Halloween decoration. This bright orange member of the squash family is a fruit but it the kitchen, we treat and use it like a vegetable. Bright coloured vegetables and fruits are loaded with antioxidant, beta-catotene and also rich in Vitamin C. It is vital for us to eat fruits and [...]
Hello peeps! Thanks to those who participated in the Harrods Luxury Christmas Hamper Giveaway! It has been a very encouraging response from all of your. I want to congratulate Sam, who has won “The Rutland” hamper! For those who didn’t manage to win, don’t worry! I am partnering with Maille to giveaway a great hamper! Maille is [...]
Some years ago, when I was still at a very early stage of learning French food, I was brought to a restaurant in France that specialises in Savoie cuisine. Savoie is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes region in the French Alps. I would describe Savoie food as very cheesy, rich and satisfying. Tartiflette is one [...]
As Christmas is now drawing near, a lot of us have probably started shopping for Christmas gifts. Recently, Harrods launched a great collection of luxury hampers. They look absolutely amazing with all the wonderful products that you would wish for! I was extremely excited to have received a hamper – Harrods East India Company. The [...]
I tend to turn to soupy and comfort food as the weather turns cold. I can’t go out without a thick coat and my chunky scarf. I like the feeling of being wrapped in a soft and smooth material around my body, giving me warmth and comfort. As we are entering winter months, I never [...]
No. But, I wish I was in Paris. It’s a city that I thought I was familiar with. But, there are times, I feel there is a lot that I haven’t seen and done! Living just slightly more than 2 hours away by Eurostar to this great city, there are times I’m tempted to just [...]
When I see something new, I am very much incline to try out. Lemon has always been my favourite citrus fruit. It’s great in making salad dressings as well as in desserts. I saw some lemons. They are rounder compared to regular lemons. They look more orangey in shade than bright yellow. They are really [...]
It’s October and it’s fig season! I have said this many times – ever since I have moved to London and been travelling around Europe, I really have learnt so much of new ingredients that are commonly used in cooking. Almost the same time last year, I couldn’t help myself but bought loads of figs [...]
Happy Potato Week! 1st to 7th October 2012 is Potato Week. To celebrate, manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk is on a mission to show Brits how to get the best out of the potato and, from this October, is launching a new classification system, set to change the way we eat and cook them forever. Whether they’re King Edward, Estima or Maris [...]
Just last Sunday, I was invited to talk at Food Blogger Connect 2012 in London. I have to say that it was such a great experience and I was glad to meet a lot of wonderful people! I had to dash off pretty early, how I wish I had stayed longer! Oh well, hopefully I [...]
Who doesn’t like cake? I love sweet ones like Caramlised Pineapple Cake , Banana Cake and Molten Chocolate Cake, as much as I love savoury cakes. Baking is fun – well at least when everything turns out ok – looks pretty and delicious to eat. It could be frustrating and disappointing when things go wrong. But, [...]
Il y a quelques mois maintenant que mon livre de recettes a été publié. Aujourd’hui, je suis très heureuse de vous annoncer que depuis le 20/09/2012 (il y a seulement 2 jours !), mon livre est officiellement disponible en Français ! Publié aux Editions de la Matinière, il s’appelle Gingembre et Citronnelle: Saveurs et Parfums [...]
We just came back from a long weekend in Nice! It was really nice – a relaxing few days under the sun with good Provençals food, all we needed. Though we have been to Nice several times, each trip turned out to be too short. There are many places around Cote d’Azur that I want [...]
I took part in Ainsley Harriott Foods #SoupSearch challenge! It was a cooking challenge between 5 food bloggers in the UK. It was my first ever experience taking part in a cooking challenge as such. I didn’t know who the 4 other food bloggers were until I got there. It was quite a nice surprise [...]
Hello people! My book signing went well yesterday at Waitrose Canary Wharf and the food was gone so quickly! People love it and I’m very pleased. I will put up some photos soon. So, please stay tuned. As I have been busy, I didn’t spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I have made [...]
Hello Everyone! I’m so excited to announce that I will be at Waitrose, Canary Wharf, London for my cookbook signing. There will be food tasting too! The event will take place between 12pm – 2pm on Tuesday, 28/08/2012. I am grateful that we (my publisher – Duncan Baird Publisher, me and the representatives from Waitrose) are able [...]
Today’s weather is amazingly warm at 30°C! Summer is back and hopefully it will last for a bit more. Recently, I am a bit on ‘melon’ mood. Since the last time I made Cantaloupe Gazpacho, I have been eating a lot of melons, included watermelon. I love to eat watermelon on its own and also [...]
Beetroot or normally referred as beet is a root vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. I have never eaten or cooked beetroot until a few years ago. I have tried the cooked ones that can easily be bought and have tried using them in salad. I love its taste and texture. And of [...]
I have been slacking lately, I know. I guess I have been keeping myself busy watching Olympic games and went to watch 2 live games in London. I have to say that it has been an amazing experience and I have never been to any Olympic games before, so far in my life! So, I [...]
If you know Raymond Blanc, then you must know his restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. A while ago, we dined there. It was probably one of the best Michelin star restaurants that we have ever been that left us with really good experience! I remember we had Menu Découverte, a 9-course menu at £150 per person, [...]
Is summer here yet? All I could remember was a few weeks of warm spring days that seemed a long time ago. Then, autumn weather started to set in. Again, we seem to have skipped summer this year! Blame the unusually southerly location of the jet stream. I was watching news yesterday evening and was [...]
I have recently received a Whirlpool MAX Mood Microwave Oven to try out and write a review. The modern design of MAX Mood caught my attention hence I got really interest to see what it has to offer! Mini on the outside, maxi inside, Max Mood is a truly unique microwave oven in a wide choice [...]
I don’t think I ever had problems eating vegetables even when I was a kid. But, my brother was probably the one who started off not liking certain types of vegetables but ended up liking them a lot! I kind of think it’s an acquired taste, just like certain kind of food that people tend [...]
It has been a while since I last posted a dessert recipe, a French one, to be even more specific. Back in the time when I first started blogging, I posted a recipe of baked apples. Every now and then, I still make it as it’s really easy and great in flavours. I was first [...]
Hello people! How are we doing? I am doing well and have been enjoying sunny weather in London! I am so pleased that the sun is back and brings us some warmth! That makes me full of energy and thus I’ve been doing a lot of cooking lately – there are so many great recipes [...]
Tofu also known as bean curd, is a common ingredient in Asian cooking, especially Chinese and Japanese cuisine. It is white and wobbly. Tofu by itself is tasteless. However, when accompanied with the right combination of flavours, it could be really delicious. It is very high in calcium and protein, which is great for vegetarian! [...]
It will soon be one month since Arnaud and I got married! I can’t believe how time flies – looking back on the post that I mentioned about it. For a few months before the wedding, we had spent a lot time planning for the big event. A lot of preparations were done months before [...]
The Queen Jubilee weekend went pass so quickly! Monday and Tuesday are public holidays in the UK and I am glad to have seen the whole event on the TV in my comfy home. The weather was pretty bad on Sunday during the Thames Pageant. I wasn’t out and about but managed to catch some [...]
I stepped my foot on the Island of Gods again, after 4 years of my first visit. There is something about Bali. It’s a captivating island. The first time I was in Bali, I was totally blown away by its people, culture, food and lifestyle. This time around, I thought I had enough time to [...]
Hey guys! I hope you have been enjoying the summery whether, especially those in the northern hemisphere! I have had busy weekend, though I still managed to go to a park nearby to top up my tan! There is no recipe today. However, I am sharing a video that has been produced for my cookbook [...]
I’m back! I feel like it has been a long time since I last posted. Oh, you must be thinking how was the wedding? It went really well and thank God it didn’t rain on that day! It was actually drizzling a bit before the wedding ceremony started and that was it! So, the whole [...]
My dearest readers, Over the past 5 years, I have been writing on this blog and I’m thankful for your readership. This blog has been kept alive, sharing recipes and my travel stories. From the day I started this blog to the day I got my cookbook – Lemongrass & Ginger published, I have to [...]
I am really looking forward to a warmer weather as we have been having horrible rainy spring for almost 3 weeks now. It rains almost everyday, if not grey and cloudy. The sun might shine for a few hours if we were lucky. As far as I could remember, March started out well but a [...]
There is one particular pub that I love to go for its good fish & chips. The Mayflower Pub in Rotherhithe Village is classically warm and cosy with French doors opening out onto a deck over the Thames. Just a few weeks ago, we went there as we both were craving for fish and chips. [...]
It took me quite a while to put my latest portfolio together to relaunch my photography website – Leemei Tan Photography. I am very pleased with the result and I think it looks great, modern and sleek! I love the slider! I am very glad that it is now all done and dusted and I can [...]
