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Kanazawa, a city in the north-western Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan, has a fascinating history featuring the elite samurai, a reverence for arts and culture, and intense wealth. The city was built by the wealthy Maeda clan who filled Kanazawa with the …
I recently went for a bread making class and spent the entire time thinking how perfectly the buns will pair with a gorgeous bowl of roasted pumpkin soup (with extra garlic of course). This soup is really easy to throw together for a quick meal …
Too many people would rather not fuss when they are cooking for themselves, whether or not they’re single or their partners are away. But you should fuss over yourself! Treat yourself to a lovely home cooked plate of food and pour yourself a glass of …
Currently the number one film in the United States and set to sweep the rest of the globe, Crazy Rich Asians, based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, is a rom-com about a Chinese American woman meeting her Singaporean boyfriend’s ultra wealthy family for …
When Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians first came out in 2013, I downloaded it into my kindle and devoured the entire book in two days. For those who are unfamiliar with the book, it’s a satirical look at the filthy rich (so rich that you …
Nasi Kunyit, a dish of glutinous rice infused with turmeric flavor, is served in many celebratory occasions in Malay and Peranakan cultures. Often accompanied with chicken curry (with thick curry gravy, according to my grandmother), nasi kunyit is served to family and friends during a …
A trip to Kyoto is not complete without making a pilgrimage to Arashiyama to visit its temples and bamboo grove. The beautiful district is at the far west of Kyoto and it takes about 15 to 30 minutes to get there by train or bus. …
When I visited Kyoto, I went to a famous tofu restaurant, Togaden that specializes in soybeans prepared in a myriad of ways. There were much flashier tofu preparations but one humble side dish blew me away with its simple yet elegant flavor. It was the …
When “Memoirs of a Geisha” was first published, readers, including me, were enchanted by the intricate descriptions of a bygone era in Kyoto. Today, the city has retained its ancient charm in the historical Gion district whilst boasting modern conveniences for locals and travelers alike. …
My favorite Middle Eastern café, Tamam, used to serve up incredible homemade desserts, one of which was orange semolina cake. That was the last slice of cake I had at that café before it closed down, and it was also the first time I ever …