Desserts
Pandan Cream Pie
When I was growing up in Malaysia, pies were not part of the local food culture. They were rarely, if ever made at home. Western style bakeries offered individual savory pies, also known as pot pies here in the US. The crust is usually made of puff pastry with a filling of minced beef or [...]
I have always wanted to make pinwheel cookies but for some reason I never got round to doing it until now. It was as if I needed an excuse. I guess I finally got one when I was invited two weeks ago to participate in a very special event known as Pass the Plate. Sharon [...]
Continue reading about Persimmon and Walnut Pinwheel Cookies and Pass the Plate
I am really excited to share with you my new site dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of tea. This new “shopfront” complements the food culture of Roti n Rice. Come join me for tea at my new virtual tearoom at Tea Tattler and on Facebook.
Continue reading about Introducing Tea Tattler and Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies
Running around the woods with those little piggies was too much fun! It was nostalgic and certainly recaptured part of the childhood excitement of past Mooncake Festivals where my brothers and I ran around the neighborhood with our candle-lit lanterns. Remember those bright red glass paper lanterns stretched over wire? They were magnificent and came [...]
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home… Alright, in this case several mooncake piggies stayed home. I had a lot of fun making the chinny chin chins of these little confections just in time for the Chinese Moon Cake Festival a.k.a. Mid-Autumn Festival which falls on September 30th this year. [...]
Fall is almost here! The days are definitely getting shorter. The trees are changing color and the leaves are beginning to fall. Scarves and sweater days will soon be here and I am looking forward to the crisp weather and the fun activities of the season. A trip to the orchard for apple picking, a [...]
Tau Foo Fah or Tau Huay is one of my favorite desserts from the old country. I used to eat it frequently as it was easily available and very inexpensive. This soy bean pudding has a silky smooth texture similar to that of panna cotta. It is sweetened with a simple syrup and is delicious [...]
