Good question. I think it varies with different families. Tang Yuan.For our family, it begins after winter solstice. Winter solstice is on 22nd December. It is a very important day in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is the shortest day of the year. After that day, one can notice that the sun rises earlier. This …
Where To Find Festive Events Near Hinckley
Hi, I thought I better list some of the events which I will be in this festive season. I will be there with the delicious Malaysian cakes and bakes. There will be new products as well… My nyonya instinct is to make food with local influence, so come and check it out.
Today is significant
Why do I say that? This is because 2 days ago I decided to use compostable packaging for my cookies in the farmers market. This is replacing the clear bags that I used. Today means the 6th of July, in the Burbage Farmers Market.
What food can one get @ Prana Cafe?
Well, Prana Cafe is one of the top cafes in Leicester. It used to serve vegetarian and vegan food. Now it is fully vegan. I have the opportunity to discuss with the owners and they have kindly allow me to sell my products in the cafe. Only this weekend, 8th June, Saturday 11 am …
What Happened to May?
Yep! What happened? I have not been posting at all in the month of May. I broke my promise. So this is a round-up for the month of May. The first event I had was the Burbage Farmers Market. Oh, before that I was in the Rugby Vegan Fest on 28th April. Even though it …
How To Make Vegan Easter Eggs?
Handmade Plant-based Easter Eggs is doable! I was toying with this idea for months now, making Easter eggs that are plant-based. I can make moon cakes for the Moon Cake Festival. I have tried a few times. My first attempt some years ago resulted in an unbalanced cake that could not stand upright. That was …
Cokodok – Fried Banana Balls
Cokodok Update: I have made a video on this. Click Cokodok to view how to make. Cokodok or Banana Balls is common snack in Malaysia. It is usually eaten during afternoon tea time with a cup of black coffee or a cup of ‘teh tarik’ 0r ‘pulled tea’. Teh tarik is tea made with …