Are you having a hard time studying at home during this Covid-19 pandemic? Have you tried everything that you could to concentrate and be productive that even listening to music doesn’t help anymore? There are many ways to stay concentrated and motivated while studying alone. One of the least heard of ways is by putting […]
Now you can enjoy the same great taste of Heineken® by inviting Heineken 0.0 into your virtual meeting KUALA LUMPUR – Heineken 0.0 is now available in new cans for Malaysians to enjoy, anytime, anywhere! Boasting a slimmer, more stylish and premium look, Heineken® 0.0 was launched following the rise in in-home consumption occasions amidst the […]
If you are a K-drama fan, you must know about ‘chimaek’. It is a Korean slang word which mashes up chikin (fried chicken) and maekju (beer). For Sarawakians, the last thing you would imagine to pair your beer with is fried chicken. However, South Korean have introduced the world that the pairing of Korean fried […]
Madeleine, also known as petite madeleine, is a traditional cake from France. It is known for its distinctive shell-like shape. There are just four main ingredients in a basic madeleine recipe; eggs, sugar, flour and unsalted butter. As for the flavouring, some recipes include ground almonds for the nutty taste or lemon zest for the […]
Have you had buldak before? Buldak, or literally translated to “fire chicken” (bul means fire and dak translates as chicken) is a heavily spiced, barbecued chicken dish. Unlike other Korean dishes like kimbap whose history can be traced back a hundred years, buldak is relatively new in the Korean cuisine. Famous Korean food blogger Maangchi […]
One of the hottest trends in the world of baking nowadays is none other than the Basque burnt cheesecake. How much do you know about this addictive, creamy, delightful piece of dessert? Here’s what you should know about Basque burnt cheesecake: 1.Its birth place This trendy cheesecake was born in a restaurant called La Vina […]
Looking back at the historical applications of embroidery, this form of needlework was often seen as a mark of wealth and status. For example during 18th century England, embroidery was a way for women to convey rank and social standing. It was also a sign of high social status during the 17th century in cities […]
Malaysians can get defensive when comes to their food. When a foreigner mocks Malaysian food, Malaysians react as if their parents were insulted. An example is when a British journalist tweeted on Jan 15, 2020 about the nasi lemak served to her on a British Airways flight. Along with a vomiting emoji, Katie Morley tweeted, […]
This time we tried making Nigella Lawson’s chocolate chip cookies. The history of the chocolate chip cookie An American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield (1903-1977) is best known as the inventor of Toll House cookies, the first chocolate chip cookie together with Sue Brides. She invented it around 1938. She added chopped up bits from a […]
Did you know there was a difference between banana cake and banana bread? Compared to the dense banana bread, banana cake has a lighter texture. Besides bananas being the main ingredient, other typical ingredients in a banana cake are flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda and butter. Some people prefer to use margarine or cooking oil […]
