Yup. You heard me. Never in a million years would I have thought that while eating a delicious piece of steak that I would be thinking about bak kwa… a popular and very tasty Chinese snack made from barbecued minced pork (or other meats…pork is best). But I did and let me explain. It was […]
What To Eat in Perth
Hands up if you’ve ever forked out A$50 for fish n’ chips. That would never be me as I’m more of a casual eats girl and happy to pay corresponding casual eats prices. But people have forked out that shocker price in Perth for what’s traditionally been something that gets fried fresh and thrown into a basket […]
Nyonya Food to Rave About in Melaka
It’s always a privilege when I meet someone who is part of a dying culture. And an even more interesting privilege when she won’t take her culture’s demise lying down. Meet Evonne Yeo, a young Malaysian who hopes to keep her culture alive one meal at a time through her restaurant Unicorn Cafe in Melaka, […]
Long Chim Restaurant May Be Too Thai…
…for the Western palate, I mean. And some Asian ones. I was in Perth in June and eager to try the food of famed Australian chef David Thomson at his newly opened restaurant. For those unfamiliar with the name, David is a champion of authentic Thai flavours with awards to match. His Nahm restaurant in […]
Making Tea From Your Garden
Ever felt tempted to pick a few mint leaves or sprigs of rosemary from your garden to make a cuppa? Except if you’re like me, you’re never sure if you’re doing it right. Should I be using them fresh or dried? Just leaves or stems too? Which ones can I mix? I was happy to […]
Melbourne’s (First) Tea Festival
Here’s a shocker. There was a time in Melbourne when coffee wasn’t king. And we probably had The Queen to thank. We have to go back to colonial times of course, eons ago, when Australians were (ahem) the biggest consumers of tea in the world. People thought nothing of drinking 8-12 cups a day. Today Australians […]
Can Singaporeans Save Peranakan Food and Culture?
I know that’s a controversial headline and there are probably more than a few Malaysians who may bristle at the thought. Such is the love between Malaysians and Singaporeans over who owns their cultural heritage ; ). But I interviewed a young Peranakan restaurant owner in Melaka, Malaysia recently who has seen hope for her culture’s future in […]
Walk Undersea Even If You Can’t Swim!
I’m sure you can do this in a few countries but my experience was in Mauritius. Not a lot of special equipment is needed (they provide everything anyway). Just a pressured tank helmet which is supplied oxygen through a tube that links to the boat, a weight belt, sand socks and food to attract fish. […]
Hello there! (Visitors Please Say Hi!)
I’m glad you found me, whether intentionally or by accident. This is my first ever personal blog so please be kind with feedback. My name is Adelaine Ng (pronounced Uhng…I tell my Aussie friends to think constipated when trying to pronounce my surname. And smile when you say it). I’ll be sharing my thoughts, experiences and […]