The eve of Chinese New Year is fast approaching. As is with tradition, it’s an evening where family members gather around the dinner table to feast (seriously do you expect any less from us Chinese?) on their last meal before the New Year under the lunar calendar rolls in. In the movies, it’s often portrayed…
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Mum’s Beef Bourguignon on Christmas Day: Tidings of Comfort & Joy
Every year at Christmas, I’m reminded of a significant gift. This gift so pure and powerful, can only be sent from the heavens above. Christmas for me isn’t just about commemorating the birth of our Saviour but it’s also my mother’s birthday. And for us, this is truly a family holiday. While my family can…
Mama’s Knows Best: Banana Bread & Butter Pudding
You know, it’s true when they say that Mum’s will always be closest to their sons. And this weekend, I’ve totally been a Mama’s Boy. You see with a crazy hell work schedule and busy social life, it’s not often that I get to savour mum’s cooking. So when Mama Monkey decided to whoop something…
