Homemade Nonya Pandan Kaya Jam Recipe (less sweet)

Kaya Jam is a very popular spread for bread toast in Singapore and Malaysia.  I have been exposed to commercial Kaya jams since young that I had assume this is how it should taste like.  Until recently when someone introduced me to homemade fresh Kaya jam (Coconut egg jam), I was astonished at how different … Read more

Yummy Mango Sago Pomelo Dessert (杨枝甘露) – No Sugar Added

 Another Healthy choice. I was first introduced to this cold dessert Mango Sago Pomelo about 4 months ago at a Hotel’s Chinese banquet dinner.  When I tasted it at that time, I was totally blown away.  It has a strong coconut and milky fragrance, and very sweet.  When I sipped on the mango coconut-milk puree … Read more

Nutritious Tuna Fried (Brown) Rice

Below is somewhat my normal daily meal now, albeit that I will change the vegetables and meat/seafood for some variety.  Recently I have been eating brown rice and discarded my white rice….  I still remembered when I have gestational diabetes, I have to (I mean, forced to) see a dietitian.   This turns out to be … Read more

Super Moist and Soft Paper Cup Sponge Cakes (less sweet version)

Recently, I have this sudden craving for super moist and soft Paper Cup sponge cakes.  I have been making less-sweet version of Paper Cup cakes for a while now, but I do not have much success at achieving the super moist and soft quality.  I am constantly researching for new recipes or methods to improve … Read more

Healthier Kueh Bangkit Recipe

This is another hot favorite during Chinese New Year.  I have made Kueh Bangkit several times in the past, following the recipes religiously, often the results are good.  The kueh bangkit melts in my mouth and they can be a bit addictive too. This year, I decided to do a healthy version of Kueh Bangkit … Read more

Delicious “melt-in-your-mouth” Pineapple Tarts (Healthier version)

I have been baking Pineapple Tarts for Chinese New Year for more than 10 years now.  I have been experimenting various recipes for as long as I can remember, until I found one that is closest to my heart – and with some modification to make it healthier, it is my best ever pineapple tarts … Read more