This is a blog post on growing and harvesting winter squash. Winter squash can be a few different varieties. Winter squashes are all from the cucurbit family and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The taste does vary as well some are easier to grow than some. I have grown this last […]
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This is a recipe for making Ang Ku Kui at home from scratch. Ang Ku kuih means tortoise kuih is actually originated from southern China Fujian. Also known as Angkoo it is eaten in many countries in South East Asia like Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Classically it is bright red in color and the shape
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This is a blog post on making putu piring snack homemade recipes. Putu piring means snack (not sure if it is the right translation) plate. also known as a steamed rice cake. It is a sweet steamed rice coconut-base snack found in Singapore and Malaysia. There is commonly sold by street vendors. Here in the
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This blog post is about growing and harvesting Persicaria tinctoria. I bought some dye plants online in Italy while I was on holiday last year. The reason for this is that I couldn’t get hold of the seeds or cuttings online in the UK. If I do it does cost quite a lot. Then I
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This blog post is about a recipe on loofah, egg, and pancetta stir fry. Lufa or also called loofah yes the same ones that you use as a sponge when it’s young it is edible. It is available to buy in decent Asian grocers or grown in an allotment. Lufa or Loofah comes from a
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This is a blog post on growing and harvesting madder root. Madder is an old ancient natural dye. it is also known with its Latin name as Rubia tinctorum. The color mainly comes from its root. I have recently looked into natural dyeing in more detail like using it as a fugitive dye. Fugitive simply
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This is a blog on making yoghurt and strawberry slices home made. These slices are great as a small bit or canape in a party or as a dessert home. The yogurt chantilly gives a light feeling/ taste to the slice. It is then a sandwich with a biscuit base and also a strawberry jelly
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