Giveaways

If you are like me, you probably own more than a handful of cookbooks. I like to thumb through the pages to admire the pictures, read and get inspired by them. They are a joy to collect even in this digital day and age. A physical copy that I can hold, bring from place to [...]

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Pomelo Salad and My Memories Suite v3 Giveaway

Biren on January 30th, 2012

Pomelo is a pale green to yellow colored citrus fruit with a thick rind. It tastes like a mild grapefruit and has a very slight hint of bitterness. Pomelos come in two varieties – a sweet kind with white flesh and a slightly tangy kind with pinkish flesh. The ones we find here has a [...]

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Pistachio Ice Cream and Giveaway!

Biren on September 12th, 2011
Pistachio Ice Cream

Today is back to school day for my two boys. It is a later start than usual this year but I do not mind it at all. In fact, I am a little sad that the relaxed schedule is over and summer is winding down. It is definitely more fun to have the boys home. [...]

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Fusilli Chicken Sausage Salad and Giveaway!

Biren on August 29th, 2011

Several weeks back, I had agreed to review a new line of natural spice extract from Italy. The box came neatly packed with eight colorful canisters of different flavors – curry, oregano, lemon, truffle, garlic, basil, chili, and sea salt. One must say that the artwork on the individual spray is eye catching and it [...]

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Italian Chicken and Sausage Stew plus Giveaway!

Biren on August 15th, 2011

Hi everyone! After several weeks of vacationing, I am back to immerse myself in the joys and trails of the blogosphere. I have some exciting news to share. Some weeks ago I was approached by the JoyBauer.com team – online home of the “Today Show” nutritionist and “Food Cures” author Joy Bauer on the possibility [...]

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Hot, Hot Roti Canai, Book Feature, and Giveaway!

Biren on April 1st, 2011

Roti Canai (pronounced as “chanai”), also known as roti paratha, is a type of flatbread found in Malaysia. It was introduced into the country by Indian immigrants and over time became a national dish. People of all races there enjoy roti canai and it is very, very popular, eaten at any time of the day. [...]

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Crunchy Taro Fritters and CSN Giveaway

Biren on February 9th, 2011

While preparing the crispy taro shreds for the Yee Sang (Raw Fish Salad) last week, I was reminded of this lesser known Chinese New Year snack. I have only had these a handful of times as a kid visiting friends’ homes during the festivities. If I remember correctly, they are called “Wu Har” in the [...]

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