In my bag today are these luscious grapefruit! (Thanks hubby for packing them for me.. ) Did you know, that the grapefruit was bred in the 18th century as a cross between a pomelo and an orange? They were given the name grapefruit because of the way they grew in clusters similar to grapes?? Grapefruit […]
“You say Tomato.. I say Kumato ” . This is my latest obsession that finds its way into every dinner salad. Introducing, the Kumato! 1. The Kumato is a trade name given to the variety of tomato developed in Spain. It originates from a ‘lost’ wild tomato and has been developed through ten years of […]
Here in Malaysia, we are lucky that the papaya, once thought to be an exotic fruit, is readily available, and in abundance. Poets and authors have likened its scent to that of an ethereal, otherworldly experience. Deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like consistency, it is no wonder the papaya was reputably called […]
Have you ever heard of wolfberries or sometimes also known as goji berries? These are really common in Malaysia, and most Chinese households cook with these. Dried wolfberries can be added to savory soup and stew, braised claypot dishes, and even Bak Kut Teh (pork bone tea soup). The best sort to use is of course the organically […]
