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Mee Siam Recipe

July 3, 2014

I can't believe that it is already 5th day of Ramadan. Like seriously, it felt as if it was only yesterday that I was so eagerly waiting to usher in Ramadan. Anyways Ramadan has been moving along very nicely, serene and enjoyable at the same time. I have a confession to make. I have been idling around for the beginning half…

Beverages Ramadan

Mixed Berries and Banana Smoothie

June 30, 2014

I went to Bedok Mall recently and it was my virgin visit. The mall was a food galore! 50 cents sushi, that drove me and the nieces nuts.Yes 50 cents is cheap, but after going crazy and trying to stuff the basket with with every type of sushi, I ended up forking out almost 40 bucks. I just knew that…

Others

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies

June 25, 2014

A friend was saying, "I didn't see any Skinny Recipe on your blog yesterday." I don't know as to whether I should be sorry that I could not write a Skinny Mondays blog post or should I be glad that someone actually noticed. I didn't get to update the blog as I spent 4 days at my second brother's house. It…

How-To’s and Tips Ramadan

Ramadan Meal Planning and Recipes

June 20, 2014

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Muslims worldwide would engage in fasting from dawn to sunset. I often get non Muslims asking me as to what we can actually eat or drink during the fast. I do know that there are certain religions that allow light food to be taken during a fast. Personally I am…

Others

Chocolate Cake with Maltesers

June 20, 2014

My eldest niece and nephew are huge fans of chocolate-y stuffs. Whenever I ask them as to what cake should I bake, the answer would always remain the same. At times, I wonder, why do I even bother to ask? The conversation with the niece on whatsapp, last week was like this. Me: What cake do you want? Niece: You know what…

Beverages Quick and Easy Ramadan Vegetarian

Watermelon and Lychee Mocktail

June 18, 2014

Ten more days to Ramadan! I am sooo excited! The month I have been waiting for, the most beautiful thirty days in the year according to me. :) Ramadan is always family time for me. I believe it is the same for a lot of other Muslim families too. Somehow during Ramadan, everyone seems to be around the house and…

Meat Quick and Easy Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

June 16, 2014

I was busy with my cousin's good-friend wedding cake over the weekend. The bride wanted a simple and sweet cake. I have done quite a number of wedding cakes over the past few years, but I still get the jitters every single time. It is always in my head that this cake is for someone's big day, so nothing should go…

Dessert Ramadan

Rice Kheer – Indian Rice Pudding

June 11, 2014

Growing up, dessert wasn't something we ate very often. In fact, we rarely ate out back then. When my late dad was still around, eating out every weekend was a norm though. Mom started working 2 years after dad passed away. Expenses were pretty tight and cooking was definitely a better option than eating out. Lucky us, my mom is…

Healthy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

June 9, 2014

Did you all have a good weekend? I know I am always jabbering about my weekends, but not this time round I guess. We have a bunch of sick people in the house. It seems our anti bodies decided to weaken up, all at the same time. As I type this, they are recovering though. Amin to that. So it's Monday!…

Bread Breakfast Healthy Quick and Easy Ramadan Vegetarian

Easy Tomato Bruschetta

June 6, 2014

Every day, I wake up at the break of sunshine and from under my super cozy leopard print duvet, I gazed out of the window thinking what a beautiful day it is gonna be. I think of the flowers that are blooming away in my garden. I think of the yummy sandwiches and tea that must be waiting for me,…