tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77347742024-03-07T11:41:16.331+08:00Foodagraphy. By Chelle.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.comBlogger535125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-68445180432611052802016-10-30T23:52:00.000+08:002016-10-30T23:57:55.223+08:00Halloween Coconut BunsHappy Halloween folks!
Halloween Coconut Buns
Gula melaka coconut filling
I've never made homemade gula melaka coconut filling before. In fact, I got my helper to help me with it as she has made it several times before when she makes ondeh-ondeh and kuih dadar. All I did was just measure out the ingredients that she eyeballed so that I can note it down, and then did some eyeballingMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-35092272970147238462016-09-25T23:24:00.000+08:002016-09-25T23:39:11.157+08:00Chocolate Nutella CupcakesThink of a word to describe a chocolate cupcake.
Moist.
Fluffy.
Light.
Soft.
Chocolate-y.
This cupcake ticks all the above boxes.
Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes
Isn't this bar of chocolate simply gorgeous looking? Sometimes, I buy fancy bars of chocolate when I'm on vacation. It's only just because they called out to me like all "buy me, buy me" and I complied. I'm sure I'm not the Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-84864840073139360482016-09-20T23:54:00.000+08:002016-09-20T23:54:01.790+08:00Seoul: 아현동 간장게장 (Ahyeon-dong Gangjanggejang)Every time I visit Seoul, I am armed with a whole new list of "must-eats". I've seen this dish on variety shows a few times (by that I mean - Running Man), and always wondered how it tastes like.
간장게장 (soy sauce marinated crab)
I had googled for a place that serve this dish in Seoul, but it's not a common dish as say bibimbap, or bulgogi, and most places that do serve it was like Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-34167380041273635642016-09-18T21:58:00.000+08:002016-09-18T22:04:30.665+08:00Seoul: 까페오시정 (Cafe 5 Cijung)Wishing I was back there, in those carefree moments again.
까페오시정 (Cafe 5 Cijung)
Samcheongdong has no shortage of lovely cafes, but Cafe 5 Cijung is a hidden gem. It's not on the main Samcheongdong road, and we happened to stumble upon it by chance. I had read about the cafe online, so decided to just pop in to check it out, and also, for a drink to cool off for a bit.
It's primarilyMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-14749676546952868932016-08-31T22:29:00.000+08:002016-09-18T22:03:43.002+08:00Seoul: 서서갈비 (Seo Seo Galbi)Oh hey. Hello there again after my (almost) nine months hiatus. It's the longest I've ever left the blog unattended. I guess it was the Mt Everest backlog that's in the background that's been deterring me from even attempting to make a post. (Ha, what's new.)
Anyway, if you've been following me on Instagram, you will know that I'm still eating, traveling and basically living my life as usual. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-81518370087218540212015-12-31T23:30:00.000+08:002016-01-02T12:48:08.177+08:00Rainbow Cube Bread LoavesIt's the end of 2015. Yet another farewell to a year. Let's see, in the past year, I traveled to five cities, feasted on loads of good food, got a lil loony with purple streaks and had a job change. A pretty decent year of trials and changes I would say.
I thought I should celebrate by posting something special. So many things came outta my oven this year, but I thought that I should save the Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-88722571224478139382015-12-29T23:57:00.000+08:002015-12-30T00:06:03.309+08:00Artichoke Cafe & BarIt's not a new brunch spot, it's not the usual brunch crowd you see at a typical cafe, and it's not serving the common brunch fare you see at every other brunch place. So where's this place again?
Artichoke Cafe & Bar
Artichoke has been on my to-visit place like forever. I've been there twice now, and I can say that I love the food there. The grub here is Middle-Eastern food, Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-72144155984345164912015-12-19T13:48:00.001+08:002015-12-20T22:21:32.103+08:00Paddy HillsIf The Lokal was my 2014 favourite cafe, Paddy Hills certainly is my 2015 favourite cafe. In the span of less than six months, I popped by Paddy Hills at least eight times. If you do the maths, it's a visit or two per month. It didn't help that it was within walking distance of my office, so it was extremely accessible to have lunch there, either with my colleagues or lunch dates with friends. OrMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-20996501028646648662015-12-13T20:46:00.003+08:002015-12-13T21:03:37.517+08:00Bangkok 2014: 3 Desserts to Try in BangkokSweet tooths in Bangkok unite. There's a lot of dessert choices in Bangkok. I tried three in my trip last year, and though I'm pretty sure they are already well known in the blogging universe, but hey, there's never too much desserts photos right? ;)
1. Coconut icecream at Chatuchak Market
Coconut ice cream in Chatuchak Market, Bangkok
Coconut ice cream
This needs no introduction. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-39787817023906479292015-12-02T21:10:00.000+08:002015-12-20T22:22:06.818+08:00Purple Sweet Potato PieYou know, I'm beginning to think I'm a born klutz. I sprained my ankle on Monday. YES, AGAIN. I last sprained it a couple months back. So it is seriously not funny at all.
Purple Sweet Potato Pie
Either I have weak ankles, or I am just too clumsy/careless for my own good. It is such a pain (literally, and figuratively for the wallet) to be injured. I went for a traditional massage, and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-66177583590951829632015-11-21T17:47:00.001+08:002015-11-21T17:47:37.493+08:00Mango Ombré CakeSince last year, instead of entremets, I've been making more layered cakes. It's pretty time-consuming to make entremets, and also, there's more cream in it than actual cake (I reckon the family prefers stuff that has more cake bits than cream bits), so unless I have extra time on hand, I don't think I'll be baking entremets much.
Mango Ombré Cake
I made this cake for the dad's birthday Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-87252723414876110532015-11-15T22:06:00.000+08:002015-12-20T22:22:16.935+08:00Purple Sweet Potato BunsAge is just a number. Certainly rings true when you're getting on your years eh?
Purple Sweet Potato Buns
I just turned another year older (and hopefully wiser) a couple of days back. With each passing year, I'm thankful for those who have been with me (and stayed) through all these times. I'm over the gifts phase, so have been collecting my birthday "gifts" in the form of treats Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-46180333523849982632015-11-08T22:51:00.000+08:002015-12-20T22:22:29.241+08:00Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Oatmeal CookiesHello Nom-ember.
It's the time of the year again. Where the year end feasting begins. It's the month of birthdays. And soon, Christmas and New Year's Day will come chasing too.
Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Spent the weekend eating, and oh yeah, baked a strawberry shortcake for the Dad's birthday tomorrow. I've used the cake recipe three times now and I've yet to post theMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-66521758198952108422015-11-04T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-20T22:22:36.579+08:00Mango Coconut LoafLoaf cakes are one of the easiest things to bake. The most common loaf-type of cake would probably be banana cake (although it's normally called banana bread - I prefer calling it banana cake because it is not really a bread). When I chanced upon a recipe for a mango loaf cake, I was intrigued because I have yet to encounter a fruit-type loaf recipe which was not banana-based.
Mango Coconut Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-92097800612737008072015-10-25T00:50:00.000+08:002015-10-25T01:51:19.109+08:00Double Chocolate MuffinsI was sick for the past few days. And boy do I really hate being sick. In fact, whenever I fall sick, it seems to be the same ol' flu bug that just wham bam smack me. It was especially bad on Wednesday night and I couldn't fall asleep because my nose was so blocked that I totally couldn't breathe. You know that feeling I'm describing right? The whole trying to breathe through your mouth motions, Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-78654966987663364072015-10-14T21:07:00.000+08:002015-10-15T00:36:54.058+08:00RestartBack from the vacation, right back to reality.
The past two weeks have gone by in a flash. And before I know it, I'm starting on a new journey tomorrow.
I have been at my current job for the past four and a half years. In fact, not even halfway through this journey, I was already feeling restless. I guess it is common for Gen Y-ers to feel this way, and I'm sure those around my age can Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-59720536911891635962015-09-20T16:56:00.000+08:002015-09-20T16:56:00.273+08:00Korea 2014: 코레아노스키친 Coreanos KitchenAfter spending a lovely afternoon just chilling around Garosugil at Sinsa-dong, the girlfriend and I walked over to Apgujeong area for our dinner. The girlfriend and I, we were both Mexican food lovers, and I had noticed that there were several interesting Mexican dining places in Seoul while doing prior research for dinner places.
코레아노스키친 Coreanos Kitchen, 2014
Coreanos Kitchen Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-27195268892351448332015-09-17T09:00:00.000+08:002015-09-17T09:00:00.135+08:00Korea 2014: 가로수길 (Garosu-gil)As you read this, I'll probably be in Seoul by now! I've managed to upload more Korea 2014 photos, so enjoy!
가로수길 (Garosu-gil), 2014
Garosu-gil is a must visit for every Seoul trip I make. Then again, I have a lot of "must visit" places. But yeah, there are always new shops whenever I make an annual visit, so it's fun exploring and noticing the new shops. For more on my 2013 trip, Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-59860154686801536582015-09-12T17:06:00.000+08:002015-09-12T17:06:12.666+08:00抹茶クリームパン (Matcha Cream Pan)I have a looooooooooooooon backlog of baking posts to upload (since I've only been posting about my travelogues). I actually made these buns last year. Like waaaaaaaay last year. Heh.
抹茶クリームパン (Matcha Cream Pan)
I love custard (the sweet kind, not the salty kind) and I love breads. Put them together and you've got an -insert shiny eyes expression- amazing combo. Surprisingly, it wasMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-41435968838242247712015-09-09T23:30:00.000+08:002015-09-09T23:31:34.712+08:00Korea 2014: DMZEverytime I travel to Korea, there are bound to be new sights to see. I went on a half day Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) tour on my 2014 trip. My friend booked the tour for us, and as the friend's parents are more comfortable with mandarin, we went ahead with a mandarin speaking guide.
DMZ, Korea 2014
Pardon me while I make a confession. Although I am Chinese by race, my Mandarin is not very Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-85632708246916690022015-09-06T15:50:00.002+08:002015-09-06T16:00:44.459+08:00Korea 2014: 노량진 수산시장 (Noryangjin Fish Market)Oh my my. Procrastination aka Lazy Queen here has been happily neglecting the blog to spend her time catching up on dramas, read, bake and travel. Basically doing anything but uploading photos.
Just came back from a short trip to Hong Kong (which explains why my 2014 Hong Kong photos will sort of merge with my 2015 Hong Kong photos ha!), and I'm flying off again in less than two weeks' time for Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-56618580795864971422015-08-12T23:11:00.000+08:002015-08-12T23:16:56.054+08:00Pacamara Boutique Coffee RoastersHi I'm still alive.
I tend to disappear for weeks on the blogosphere, then reappear for a bit, before the cycle repeats. Ha. I blame it on my short attention span.
Anyway, here's one of my favourite cafes (which I haven't visited for a while, but still...) which has amazing natural sunlight, white walls, and wooden tables. Been here a few times and every single time I step into the cafe, cue *Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-45567928911738249242015-07-30T14:48:00.000+08:002015-07-30T14:48:58.877+08:00Hong Kong 2014: On the Streets of Hong KongHong Kong. It's the land of food and shopping. I'm sure everyone is well aware of the fact. I'm no exception. Just that, even though I've been there several times in the past, I did not pay attention to anything else much in Hong Kong besides well, food and shopping. When I was much younger and still schooling, I was focused on the shopping aspect of Hong Kong whenever I flew over. Then in my Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-17583218123642785192015-07-16T23:54:00.000+08:002015-07-17T00:50:05.903+08:00Japan 2014: 5 Things to Eat in Tokyo I'm celebrating a one-week anniversary of a sprained leg. Oh, haven't I mentioned? My middle name happens to be Klutz. In case you were wondering, I sprained my leg on flat ground, while wearing flats. Okay, to be more precise, I was stepping off the pavement to cross the road (no traffic lights), so I turned my head to keep a look out for cars, and somewhere in between that coordination (orMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734774.post-19528052137804367152015-06-24T22:32:00.000+08:002015-06-24T22:37:55.113+08:00Ricotta PancakesI never knew that I could possibly experience nausea that would result in me not eating anything for more than eighteen hours. I literally did not eat anything from 4-ish yesterday afternoon till 11am this morning. And even then, when I was chomping on a piece of bread, I was eating for the sake of eating, and not because I was hungry. Me, not eating. I never imagined the day I would see those Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.com0