Yay! Makan-makan (feasting) activities with the gang, awesome! It’s gonna be a blast! Dining with a large group of friends/colleagues or family members is terrific. It’ll be filled with joy and laughter. Plus, it’ll make a fantastic occasion for a memorable dining experience… except when it’s not. Making reservations at a restaurant for yourself or...
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To eat or not to eat? 🌙🍴
It's that time of the year again - Ramadan! If you have Muslim friends or colleagues, sometimes you may wonder if eating in front of them during the fasting month is okay...
Introducing Dandy Baklava and The Master Behind Them
Ah, Baklava! Just the thought of this sweet and sticky treat makes my mouth water now. I’ve always had a sweet tooth, and as someone who loves to try new foods and flavours, I was excited to try Baklava for the first time. It was back in Manchester, and my sister had brought some back...
A Yee Sang Story and Its Significance
Heng ah!! Huat ah!! Ong ah!! – loosely translated from Hokkien means “Good Fortune and Prosperity!!” are the kind of typical cheer you’ll hear when adults are playing with their food. It also signals that Chinese New Year is around the corner. What they are doing is an activity called Prosperity Toss or Lo Hei...