Antipasto Rollups
Pasta comes in all shapes and sizes, giving us different tastes and textures. When natural flavors and colors are added, they become a feast for the eyes as well. I came across this bag of pasta some months back and could not resist bringing it home with me. They look so bright and colorful, almost [...]
Today’s post is a special one. You know how we need buddies in the real world? Well, we also need buddies in the virtual world and I want to tell you about my buddy, Denise. Denise and I first “met” in January 2010 when Roti n Rice was just a month old. I used to [...]
Continue reading about Kerabu Tang Hoon (Spicy Glass Vermicelli Salad) – A Twin Post
It was a nondescript Sunday afternoon that promised to be routine as we quietly slip into the working week. Suddenly Ro-Ri San suggested that we visit the American Swedish Institute downtown as they are holding an exhibition on Nordic miniature carved figures. And since the Asian market was only a few blocks away, it made [...]
Kale is a relatively new comer to our dinner table. I have not seen or eaten kale growing up in Malaysia. They are pretty common here though, and I often see them at the grocery stores. I like their bright green color and attractive curly leaves. Their texture is a little waxy and this caused [...]
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Friends impact our lives in more ways than one. I remember a time when St. Patrick’s Day was just another day until I became good friends with K who is of Irish descent. We both share the love of tea, soy, and simple but wholesome foods. She introduced me to the world of organics and [...]
Continue reading about Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)
Broccoli Beef is a very popular Chinese dish in the US. It makes sense as both broccoli and beef are easily available here. Broccoli can be found in the stores year round and prices do not change that much from one season to the next. Besides being a very tasty dish, it is also an [...]
We all need to have one or two dishes to fall back on when given short notice of a pot-luck, gathering, or party. These quick and easy potato croquettes are just the thing as they can be made with pantry staples. I like to assemble them the night before and pop them in the oven [...]
Hot pots and nabemono are especially good during the colder months. The cooking can be done and kept warm at the table on portable stoves or in electric pots. I like to serve them in the weekends when dinner can be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. The ones I have shared so far are [...]
Continue reading about Hōtō Nabe (Flat Noodles Miso Hot Pot)
What’s in a name of a dish? Many well known dishes are named after regions, a method of cooking, or ingredients used mainly as descriptors. Some are named in honor of emperors, kings, or famous persons. Others are puns on words giving the dish an auspicious meaning as in the case of the Chinese New [...]
Continue reading about Fuzzy Melon and Glass Vermicelli Stir-fry (Daai Ji Maa Gaa Neoi) – 大姨媽嫁女
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 [...]
Continue reading about Pomelo Salad and My Memories Suite v3 Giveaway
