What do I prefer? Meat or fish? My answer is fish. I have been a seafood lover since I was young. The moments that I will never forget were those when my parents brought us to seafood restaurants. That was something that got me really excited when my parents told us, ‘Hurry up, go and get changed, we are going out for dinner at a seafood restaurant.’ The nearest coastal town from my hometown is about 30... 

Hot and sour soup with prawns – Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง) is one of those dishes that I love and can’t think of any reasons to say ‘no’ to it. Tom yum is such a distinct soup – hot and sour flavours that will wake up all your senses. The most popular tom yum is tom yum goong, which is cooked with prawns. Tom yum gai is the chicken version, which is as nice. I always opt... 

Claypot cooking is one of my favourites. Years ago when I was still a student in KL, I often frequented hawkers stalls for lunch and dinner. One of the dishes like claypot chicken rice by never failed to catch my attention. I always like my food to be warm when served, and claypot is the best in keeping the heat. Claypot cooking is not only a famous method used in SE Asia, it is also commonly used in several cuisines... 

Just  a few weeks ago, I went out with a friend of mine and told her that I was craving for Asam Laksa. I mentioned that I hadn’t eaten Asam Laksa for too long that I couldn’t even remember how many years? Yeah, it does sound incredibly shocking but that was the fact. When you don’t live in Malaysia, it does seem a little bit difficult to eat something like Asam Laksa unless you go to a good Malaysian... 

What to eat in October? I can’t believe that we are about 2 months away from 2010! Weather is getting colder and I tend to cook soupy or one-pot kind of food during Autumn/Winter. In October, there are lots of things in season. All these food reminds me of shorter days and longer nights, which I don’t really look forward. It’s good to eat whatever that’s in season because this reduce the energy... 

As well as fishing sustainably, we should also be using every part of the fish that’s edible. Monkfish liver, for example, is a delicacy. Monkfish cheeks and even the bones and heads can all be put to use in the kitchen! Not too long ago, I found out a cheaper way to eat monkfish! Previously blogged recipe – Monkfish in salted soya bean and black bean sauce, is one of the best ways to prepare monkfish.... 

The warm weather continues. Everyone on the street looks happy and smiley. A lot are out and about after working hours and weekends to take the sun! I can’t believe that time has flies and we are in July now, I hope you do try out the summer recipes that I have posted so far. Today, we are making Tuna Vegetable Couscous Salad. Sounds good? If you remember, I previously made Bulgur Wheat Salad, which is pretty... 

  London has been brighten up by scorching sun for the past few days! “It was boiling!” I heard this many times during the days! Well, deep down inside, I still miss Maldives and I check the temperature in Maldives almost everyday and I say to myself “It’s warmer in Maldives, no doub about it!” I know now that my memory in Maldives will remain in my life forever. It’s just too difficult... 

  “I fancy some mussels for dinner.” “Yeah, why not!” “So, we can to Borough Market and get some then!”   Yeah! It’s mussels again! I just love them. I don’t know – I just think that I have special relationship with shellfish. My love with shellfish runs in my blood!   I had previously featured Moules Marinières and Mussels in Herby Tomato Sauce that I love... 

  Fish is good for your health. My mom always reminds us that eating fish is good for us. One of them is Salmon. Salmon has earned good reputation as superfood because it is natually high in Omega 3 fatty acids. These healthy fatty acids help to reduce inflammation, keep our blood flowing easily, and prevent the build-up of atery-clogging plaques in our hearts and brains.   One day, I asked Lai Kuan from Food For Tots...