Crispy Duck Breast is a recipe that I do when I want to have duck but when I am not willing to spend that much time to prepare a roast duck, Chinese style. This duck recipe is pan-fried duck breast and takes about 30 minutes to cook, if you do not want to add the …
Happy Year of the Pig
This year is the year of the pig. This is my sister’s Chinese Zodiac sign. I am planning to make my ‘Yu Sheng’ or Yee Sang, or raw fish Chinese New Year Salad in the shape of the pig. Last year, I made it in the shape of the dog.
2017 New Year’s Lunch @Ashfields Restaurant, Earl Shilton
Well, we decided to eat out on New Year’s Day. We did not plan for it and so was just spontaneous, or as the young people call this as ‘random’. So my other half phoned and I was amazed that we could get a table in Ashfields. Ashfields has a good reputation and sometimes it …
Marco Pierre White Steak House Bar & Grill, Jurys Inn, Hinckley
Last week, we decided to have dinner in Marco Pierre White Restaurant Bar and Grill in the Jurys Inn, Hinckley Island (formerly Hinckley Island Hotel) It was a belated Mothers’ Day Dinner. I have stayed in the Hotel several times and the rooms were good and spacious and the bed was very comfortable. I had …
Chinese New Year Fare: Kiam Chye Ark- Duck with Chinese Pickled Mustard Greens Soup
Kiam Chye Ark Update: I have made a video on this. Please click on the link to watch now it is made. Chinese New Year is coming, so I though it would be a timely to share a recipe which my family will be having during New Year’s day. This is a very traditional …