Roti n Rice

Food to gladden the heart

This Stove Top Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) is just as sweet, sticky, and delicious. Watch it disappear in no time when served. Easy to prepare. | RotiNRice.com
The best ever Pineapple Jam Tarts with a crumbly sandy crust and golden homemade pineapple jam. Totally irresistible and a must-try for special occasions. | RotiNRice.com
This golden Homemade Pineapple Jam is the perfect filling for mini tarts and thumbprint cookies with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. | RotiNRice.com
These buttery Cashew Nut Cookies have a crumbly sandy texture and a deliciously nutty flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea or the holidays. | RotiNRice.com

Planning Your Vegetable Garden

Tips and ideas for Planning your Vegetable Garden – location, layout, feeding, pest control, and easy vegetables anyone can grow.

The Splendor of Autumn

The Splendor of Autumn on a crisp, clear day in the Prairie. Gorgeous but fleeting. Enjoy it while it lasts.

The Turkey Strut and Duck Waddle

The Turkey Strut and Duck Waddle – watch this gobbler, display, fan, and strut in pursuit of a mate and a handsome pair of Mallard ducks waddling in the Prairie.

Our Vegetable Garden – Part 2

Our Vegetable Garden – Part 2 is an expansion of the existing lot to include 2 more vegetable beds for fall planting of corn and green beans.

Our Vegetable Garden

Our Vegetable Garden and shed that took all of 2 weeks to set up after more than 5 years of contemplation. A lot of hard work but totally worth the effort.

Introducing Malaysian Chinese Kitchen

Introducing Malaysian Chinese Kitchen and post on the origins of the Malaysian Chinese food, culture, and historical influences that shape its identity.

4th Week in Review – May 11th, 2014

4th Week in Review for May 11th with two new videos, popular recipes, suggestions for Mother’s Day, and delicious picks from our foodie friends.

3rd Week in Review – May 4th, 2014

3rd Week in Review for May 4th, 2014 with a new video, this week’s popular posts, suggestions for Cinco de Mayo, and my picks from our foodie friends.

Week in Review – April 20th, 2014

Our first ever Week in Review post for April 20th, 2014. This week we have 2 videos, 5 popular recipes on the blog, and 3 recipes from our foodie friends.

Goodbye Hello

Goodbye Hello – emerging from behind a pseudonym, looking back, looking forward with a little nostalgia over the change.

Introducing Tea Tattler and Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies

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.

Ushering in the Lunar New Year

In contrast to Chinese New Year in Asia with family and friends, over here it is a work day for most people. The snow that we “ordered for Christmas” finally arrived and Ro-Ri San had to fire up the snow thrower to clear the driveway. He took the day off to accompany me while the…

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Happy New Year and 2nd Blog Anniversary

As 2011 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year with some satisfaction and also a small measure of angst. Satisfaction because I have managed to steer the blog through the “terrible two’s” that seem to plague many blogs. There were the “rocks” of fatigue from posting week upon week, and…

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Merry Christmas

As the Andy Williams’ song would have it, Christmas can be the most “wonderful time of the year”. Shopping, gift-giving and of course, cooking tends to push the season from busy to hectic in one short month. But I would like to pause and reflect on the “wonderful” part that makes Christmas the apex of…

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Squash Galore

Squash Galore – a gorgeous fall weekend and a ride to the farmer’s market to check out the varieties of squahes available at this time of the year.

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