Shark fin melon is NOT shark fin, but just kind of greens, an edible melon. We called it shark fin melon simply because its squash resembles shark fin when boiled and soften. Its plant name is Cucurbita ficifolia. This melon often cooked as dessert or soup. I love it in soup as it tastes mild…
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Marina Barrage, Reservoir in the City
“Singapore’s latest downtown icon – Marina Barrage. A weekend spot cum educational visit, for you and your family.” First heard of this newest spot was from my friend, and then was broacasted in the TV news, featuring new reservoir, the bridge where visitors may have a stroll, and big green patch where visitors may enjoy…
Curry Clams (咖喱蝲蝲)
“Quick Clams Recipe and Delicious Clams Dish in Curry Flavour!” Yes, I cooked clams again. Slightly different kind of clam. The shell is thicker, rounder in shape and darker in colour. This kind of clam is more common in Singapore. This thicker shelled clam is similar to the thinner one I used in my previous…
Cooking Methods
“Just a brief on ways of cooking” Blanching – usually used for vegetables or fruits, but nowadays, we used this term to describe on meat, too. Blanching refers to plunge the raw food into boiling salted water, for a quick boil. Then, place the hot food under running water or in cold/ icy water to…
Disney naturally, Food & Fun Place for your Family and Kids!
“Gourmet Paradise, purely for the children. The Disney naturally at Anchor Point, Singapore.” This place could be considered as a nice weekend spot for the family especially with toddlers/ children age ranged from 2 to 12 year old. A place you may like to bring your children for a kid-entertainment filled eating place. Even the…
Teochew Cuisine – Dessert Yam Paste with Ginkgo Nuts & Pumpkins (白果金瓜配潮州芋泥)
“Famous Teochew Sweet Yam Paste, the hearty flavour created at home, for your love ones” I love sweet yam paste. We pronounce it as “Or Nee” in Teochew dialect. Basically, most food products made of yam paste are my favourite. I love the taste of yam. Yam puff, yam pancake, yam bun, yam biscuit, yam…





