Savoury AND sweet — a sacrilegious offence or a match made in heaven? Before you give this recipe a skip, just know that I’ve received positive reviews from people who are not a fan of the savoury-sweet combo. Okay, okay, I just have 1 person from that camp saying they’ve…

This traditional dessert holds a special place for me. Reserved for special occasions, like the annual ancestral prayers, the Pulut Tekan is a real treat to eat. …

With many versions out there — Hyderabadi, Malabar, Ambur — briyani can get personal. Many families have fought over which shop has the best briyani. Okay, it is just my family who are passionate about their food choices. Up until 6 years ago, I finally found the right briyani for…

FYI, this was going to be a recipe on Sugee Cake. But Mother and I had a furious argument about sharing her recipe. Writing Newbie Nonya Cooks, was a way to share some of my favourite Chetti Melakan recipes and document my cooking journey. To Mother, Sugee Cake was out…

Laut Pindang, the holy grail of Peranakan curries. Whenever Mother makes it, it’s a real treat for me and Anneh. Here’s why: 1. The longer you keep this curry, the better it tastes. Right around the third day, Anneh and I will be clamouring for the leftovers. My recommendation: eat…

Before I talk about the Longtong recipe, I need to address The Kitchen. In my family it is more than just a place to get food. It’s a space brimming with activity. When Nenek was alive, she would fry Jumput Jumput. Tantalised by the scent, my Grandfather and uncles would…

Name: Purnima Cooking Competency: I watch a lot of Masterchef and I know Gordon Ramsay’s insults by heart, does that count as part of my cooking experience? If my Nenek could see this she would throw her kwali at me. … At family events people reminisce the old days, especially…

Content marketers want to go viral. Yes, this is my broad sweeping claim, but admit it. You see shareable content from Buzzfeed, EliteDaily and Bored Panda and you wonder, “how can I replicate THAT”. According to FRACTL, Steve Harvey’s wrong announcement in the 2015 Miss Universe winner had increased organic…

Losing your job is just the beginning — here’s what can you do now to prepare for your next career. — If you ever lost your job from being fired, laid off, your contract was up, or you resigned because the job or the company was not the right fit you and you felt it was time to move on, that shift from being employed one moment to being unemployed the…