I was a late starter with butternut squash and didn’t know much about it until few years ago. I saw them often at the supermarkets but had never picked one up and put in my shopping basket. I stayed curious for quite some time on its taste and texture until I finally tasted it. Butternut squash has yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp, which tastes similar to pumpkin. Butternut squash is one of the most popular... 

Sometimes, it amazes me how simple a dish could be. The ingredients do not have to be too complicated as long as they come in good quality. My last few visits to France, I have had a real nice country-style potage. In English, it is pottage. Potage or pottage means thick soup, which often contains meat and vegetable which are boiled with water and then whizz the soup with a blender or with a stick blender. The fresh... 

It was weekend and I was glad that I had the whole day to do whatever I wanted. I cherish this kind of moment when I have got the whole morning and afternoon to do things that I enjoy. I opened the freezer and I saw the leftover pâte feuilletée (puff pastry) that I used to make Cherry Tomato & Zucchini Tart. (OK! I know I still owe you guys the step-by-step post on making pâte feuilletée! It’s on my long... 

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... 

  If you ask me what represents Christmas, I would say food (from foie gras to seafood), champagne, wine, and presents. So much food I had during Christmas that I did eat light after. I thought my body needed a break. I had light meal such as soup, quick stir-fry, and salad.     I do think that we need to have detox diets from time to time as there is incremental level of pollution in the environment that we live... 

  There are certain ingredients that I can only get in Chinatown, that also applies to some vegetables. Just a few days ago, I did my normal food shopping at a local supermarket, I spotted something that looks really familiar. I wasn’t sure. So, I picked up the packet and read and label. It says ‘Ong Choi’. Ok, sounds a bit like ‘Eng Chai’ (in Hokkien dialect). I had a thorough look, from... 

  I love wine and do drink from time to time. The best wine drinking experience for me was at Les Jardin des Sens – my first ever dining experience at a Michelin-star restaurant. Each dish on the menu came with nicely paired wine from wine regions all over in France! Ever since this experience, I have been thinking what a great knowledge it is to be able to pair wine to a dish. It’s quite common to pair... 

  Pasta is easy and fast to prepare and everyone loves it. As you may have guessed that my love for pasta is as great as noodles! There are many sauce variations. My all time favourites are tomato sauce and white sauce. Ingredients wise, I like seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, bacon and of course sausages!   Pasta comes in different colours and shapes. If you ask me how many? I really don’t know the answer. Here... 

  Yes. It’s all about tarts and quiches! I couldn’t take my eyes off these tarts and quiches that I made. Each was ‘dressed’ in a nice and colourful way. My continuous journey of learning French lifestyle and cooking has made me feel that, most of the time, things are all about passion and art.   Just look at these for examples. I mean, even these I would say they are work of art. Don’t... 

  It was dark. The sky was lit up with the stars. As the wind blew, it sent chill down my spine. Brrrr! The thought of enjoying a warm meal made my long and lazy footsteps became quick and short. I maintained quick and steady walking space as the thought of food was unbearable. I was craving for some boiled rice.. a warm bowl of boiled rice with a quick dish.   Finally, I reached. I quickly unlocked the door, put away...