Is there any relationship between Dragon in a boat and a Peranakan Women?….The process of making Nonya Chang revisited…(Part II) 23
Is there any relationship between Dragon in a boat and a Peranakan Women?….The process of making Nonya Chang revisited…(Part II)

Dragon Boat activities are basically carried out during the Chinese Rice Dumpling Festivals (Duan Wu Jie (端午节)in Mandarin)and during these festival, rice dumpling were prepared for offering to the famous ancient Chinese Poet, Qu Yuan (屈原). Though the origin of

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Is there any relationship between Dragon in a boat and a Peranakan Women?….The process of making Nonya Chang revisited…(Part I) 15
Is there any relationship between Dragon in a boat and a Peranakan Women?….The process of making Nonya Chang revisited…(Part I)

 

BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION

Rice dumpling or “Chang” is one of the traditional delicacies that are well loved by the Malaysian Chinese and Singaporean Chinese communities. However, nowadays, most families do not really wrap their own dumplings at home. They will

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Is there any relationship between Dragon in a boat and a Peranakan Women?….The process of making Nonya Chang revisited…(Part I) 10
Is there any relationship between Dragon in a boat and a Peranakan Women?….The process of making Nonya Chang revisited…(Part I)

 

BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION

Rice dumpling or “Chang” is one of the traditional delicacies that are well loved by the Malaysian Chinese and Singaporean Chinese communities. However, nowadays, most families do not really wrap their own dumplings at home. They will

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Purple is mysterious, purple is nobly and a purple drink is definitely lovely! - Rhoeo Tricolor Tea (如意兰茶,蚌兰花茶,红竹叶茶) 43
Purple is mysterious, purple is nobly and a purple drink is definitely lovely! – Rhoeo Tricolor Tea (如意兰茶,蚌兰花茶,红竹叶茶)

Not many drinks are as purplish as this drink. If you thought that Ribena  is purplish, when you put Ribena next to this drink, you will know that Ribena, a black-currant juice, is not purplish but slightly reddish like the

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What I cooked today (家常便饭系列)- 29-5-2013 3
What I cooked today (家常便饭系列)- 29-5-2013

On 29 May 2013,

White rice served with:

1. Old Cucumber Pork Rib Soup 老黄瓜排骨汤
2. Taukwa fried with Chinese celery 芹菜炒豆干
3. Bitter gourd braised with Chinese fermented bean 豆瓣酱炆苦瓜
4. Chinese spinach cooked with goof berry 枸杞子炒苋菜

Dish

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The Plights of Kuey Neng Ko…The Traditional Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake… 67
The Plights of Kuey Neng Ko…The Traditional Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake…

Chicken + egg + cake = Steamed Sponge Cake

Scenario 1

“Mimi, let’s have some “kuey neng ko” (“jidangao ( in Mandarin) or “Chicken egg cake” literally translated into English”) for breakfast! Yesterday is Chin Ming, your

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What I cooked today (家常便饭系列)- 27-5-2013 4
What I cooked today (家常便饭系列)- 27-5-2013

On 27 May 2013

White rice served with:

1. Steamed Egg with Fish Tofu 鱼豆腐蒸蛋
2. Blanch Tri-color Capsicum with Chicken Breast 三色柿子椒拌鸡柳
3. Fried Cabbage with glass noodles 包菜炒粉丝
4. Yam Pork Rib Soup 芋头排骨汤

Today, I continue to

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What? Having Rice As A Dessert?–The nutritious black glutinous rice porridge 20
What? Having Rice As A Dessert?–The nutritious black glutinous rice porridge

Yes, having rice as a dessert. This rice is even more nutritious than the white rice. It is black in color, it is sweet and it is sticky. The rice dessert is black glutinous rice porridge which is a

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Cherries in a Tree? Strawberry Tree? Have I Heard It Wrongly? 21
Cherries in a Tree? Strawberry Tree? Have I Heard It Wrongly?

INTRODUCTION

This is my first post on the “ Plants Around My Neighborhood and in Singapore Series”. The rationale of this series is simple, to share with readers what I have discovered around my neighborhood in Singapore. If you follow

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Game To Try Some “Wild Hibiscus” Tea………….?(洛神花茶) 27
Game To Try Some “Wild Hibiscus” Tea………….?(洛神花茶)

Do  you feel greasy after a bowl of Sarawak Laksa?

Do you need something to quench your thirst after shopping?

Are you looking for some weight reduction aids?

Is your family concerned about your hypertension?

Well, let’s try some home

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