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• Breakfast Singapore Hawker Style

  

  Now, I'm a big breakfast person, and when I have company, it's a full spread and meal serving up everything from eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, gravy, potatoes and... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Almond Cinnamon Pastry Puffs

  

  Some things in cooking that are so simple are so wonderfully epic. Such is the case with these french almond cinnamon pastry puffs. Thanks to the magic of puff... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• One More Check off My Bucket List

  

  When President Bill Clinton, Hillary and Chelsea first saw the Great Wall of China, all he could say was 'Amazing, amazing'. Maybe for him it was one more... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2017 TRAVEL

• Dim Sum Dumpling Making

  

  They say that one of the hardest parts of dim sum making or dim sum dumpling making is in the folding and creation of the little dough filled critters that are... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dim Sum Making

  

  They say that one of the hardest parts of dim sum making or dim sum dumpling making is in the folding and creation of the little dough filled critters that are... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mangosteen First Experience~let’s Eat!

  

  Alrighty! Let's try a new fruit. Maybe some of you have tried it? If you have, you must leave a comment with your first reactions to it and where you tried it.... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Talk in the Kitchen

  

  This post will be kind of different from most of my posts. Why? Because it won't be finished and complete. I'll keep adding to it almost daily talking to you... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• First Impressions

  

  First impressions. You've heard the saying about those initial moments of meeting someone new or trying something you've never tried before. The first impressio... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mango Ginger Ice Cream Pie

  

  In this crazy world of everyone being super busy, it's always great to have recipes that are completely brainless, simple, quick and easy. And, that's what... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Banana Buttermilk Bundt Cake

  

  There are so many things I love about this gluten free banana buttermilk bundt cake. First thing. The bundt pan. Yes, it's a beauty. Now the key to making this... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tasting Singapore

  

  Sometimes dreams do come true. And, what I mean is I've always dreamed of going to Asia. Visiting China and Singapore. And, now I'm heading there!! Not only wil... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange Apple Upside Down Pie

  

  Sometimes you don't mess with an icon. And, in this case, the apple pie is an icon in America. You've heard the saying, 'It's about as American as apple... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Artisan Beef Kale Bean Stew

  

  This artisan beef kale bean stew is the kind of meal that you might get if you can go 'back to the future', walk into a diner, sit on the red vinyl covered... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Mango Fajita Bake

  

  This is good. Real good. Chicken mango fajita bake. Think a warm tender bun with some crispy on the bottom from the baking and grilling in melted butter. Then... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hot Italian Sausage Kale Bean Paesan Soup

  

  Sometimes, out of the blue with no expectations at all, you hit a homerun with a recipe creation. And, that's what this hot italian sausage kale bean paesan sou... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Chicken & Dumpling Casserole

  

  I love trying new recipes on dinner party guests. And, that's what I did with this curried chicken and dumpling casserole. But, the casserole I served at the... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pearl Sugar Cardamom Tea Cake

  

  Cardamom. I can't remember when or how I fell in love with this spice. But, I'm glad I did. Maybe I was wondering through Jerusalem's Old City Souk. Maybe I... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coming out of the Ironing Closet

  

  "Oh, yes, my little sister Alice (Ally) and ironing. She is so right. She loved to iron. She starched her shirts and other items by sprinkling (old-fashioned... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• the Cinderella Meal

  

  Most everyone remembers the tale, 'Cinderella'. Neglected, ignored and abused, she was taken for granted and got no love and attention. This heart-warming folk... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef Chorizo Potato Soup

  

  There is nothing more comforting on a chilly Fall or Winter day than soup. And, this beef chorizo potato soup fills that bill gloriously! Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES