Family, friends, and doing what you love.
Author: rosewood and lemongrass
A foodie mum of two teen boys, working full time and juggling a million things. Half Malaysian, half English with an idyllic childhood spent in Singapore. Since then lived in UK, Hong Kong and Hanoi. Obsessed with good food and fabulous fresh ingredients. A great believer in less is more, and quality over quantity.
Kota Kinabalu..a feast for the senses
A combination of natural beauty and the traditional heritage of Borneo.
Chicken Rice
Could this be the ultimate comfort food?
A bit on the side…
The accompaniments and side dishes should work with the meat or fish to make them shine, but are sometimes almost as good as the main dish!
Malaysian Makan
A step into the rich fragrant flavours of Malaysia
Making time for me
In the busy world we live in, its important to take a step back and have some ME time…
The restorative powers of ginger
Often, especially following an indulgent weekend or a few days of travelling, I start to crave Asian flavours, in particular the restorative combination of ginger and fresh chilli. Ginger has always been known for its ‘superpowers’ and healing effects. I was brought up learning to fend off a cold and sore throat with a concoction of…
Love & Flavour
Love and flavours which influence our habits as we grow up.
Happy Friday….
How I juggle and get through a busy half term week with hungry teens….
Sourdough Sunday
Could this be the best sourdough I’ve baked?
Cooking for friends
A Saturday night in with Lamb Biryani, dhal and vegetable accompaniments
A perfect antidote to a wet and wintry evening…
Thai Green curry with Aubergine, Butternut Squash and Tofu
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