Category Archives: Recipes

Food Cravings

There are many things that I love. Family, husband, my furry babies, shoes, knitting and lots more. Of course, coming from an Asian country and genes from my parents, I absolutely love food. It’s been ages since I last make any muffins. There were some ripe bananas on the kitchen bench and banana muffins came to mind :) .

Banana Muffins

They’re so simple to make and tastes so yummy too :mrgreen: . On my way home from work today, I was thinking what to cook for dinner tonight. Almost every single day, I have to think what to cook for dinner. However, I was craving for something sweet tonight. I was actually craving for honey chicken. Never cook them before so I wasn’t sure how it will turn out but was determined enough just to try it out.

Yummy Food

End result was a thumbs up, given by my sister :razz: . If you don’t believe me, ask her. So for dinner, we had honey chicken, stri-fry bok choy and mushroom omelette. It was a very satisfying dinner.

Lastly, here’s a photo of my sister in case you’ve forgotten how she look like.

Pink Sisters

Took this last Saturday in the city as we were walking back to the car. It was pretty cold that day but we keep each other toasty warm. There are days when we’re at each other’s throat and there are days when we’re just great sisters :mrgreen: .

Here’s the honey chicken recipe because Val asked for it :mrgreen:

Ingredients:
3 chicken thigh fillets
2 tbsp self-raising flour
1 tbsp corn flour
1 tsp soy sauce
1 egg, beaten
Honey
Sesame seeds
Pinch of white pepper
Vegetable oil

Method:
1. Cut the chicken thigh fillets into bite size and put them in a bowl.
2. Mix the chicken together with the soy sauce, self-raising flour, corn flour, pepper, and egg, making sure the chicken pieces are coated well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat up the oil in the wok or frying pan on high.
4. Fry the chicken pieces in batches, 7 to 8 pieces at a time, until golden brown and crispy.
5. Set aside and drain them on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and toss in all the cooked chicken pieces.
7. Drizzle about 2-3 tablespoons of honey over the chicken pieces and make sure they’re all coated.
8. Sprinkle the sesame seeds all over and toss the chicken pieces.
9. Turn of the heat

As I always said, please bear in mind that I always estimate my ingredients. You can always adjust the amount of ingredients to your liking.

Yummy Goodness

I received a newsletter this morning from Nine West and they’re having a sale!! 30-50% off selected styles!! I told my colleague and she said, “No more shoes for you Michelle!! You have enough shoes!!!” :cry: Seriously, a girl can never have too many pairs of shoes!!

Oh well, here’s one of my favourite pair of ankle boots. Got them a few years ago from China and they’re still in pretty good condition. I miss shopping there. Everything is so cheap and they have so many varieties too compare to here.

Blue Ankle Boots

These are my contribution to my stash for the past few months. Honesty, I’ve been really good. They were all bought during sale so I did save some $$$$ :razz: . I’ve even started two new projects using these yarns.

Yummy Yarns

In the photo above, I’ve got (not in order):

  • Cleckheaton Country Silk 8 Ply x 10
  • Moda Vera Harmony x 8
  • Moda Vera Fauna x 3 (Pink)
  • Moda Vera Fauna x 3 (Orange/Blue/Yellow)
  • Moda Vera Kid Mohair Blend x 3 (Yellow)
  • Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10 Ply x 2 (Ghost)
  • Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10 Ply x 2 (Leaf)
  • Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10 Ply x 2 (Autumn Glow)

Lastly, my sister has been pestering me to cook ABC Soup, which I eventually did. We had this for dinner yesterday and today as I cooked up a big pot and she reckons it’s not enough?? :shock:

ABC Soup

Feli asked for the recipe so here it it :mrgreen:

Ingredients:
4 chicken wings (you can use chicken frames as well)
3 tomatoes
3 carrots
3 potatoes
2 onions
1 packet of the salted vegetable
Water (enough to cover all the ingredients)
Salt and pepper to taste (I like to use black pepper)

Method:
Cut all the vegetables into wedges and put everything into the pot
Make sure there’s enough water to cover all the ingredients
Put to boil on medium heat for 4 hours (or 1.5 hours if using pressure cooker)

I can only eat the same meal twice. I’d refused to eat the same thing over and over again more than twice. I’ll get sick of it. I know some people won’t mind but definitely not me. How many times can you eat the same thing over and over again? :roll:

Muffins & Yarns

There isn’t much knitting for the past two weeks. Why? FH is back and I’ve been spending most of my free time with him :D . He’s going back to work this coming Monday for 7 weeks this time. I’m going to miss him heaps. Oh well, there will be more knitting contents then. Anyway, I baked some kiwi muffins after being inspired by my mum and here’s the end results.

Kiwi Muffins

A few weeks ago, I bought some Rowan All Seasons Cotton Print from Cucumber Patch. It was on auction and I cant help it as it was a very good bargain and shipping is free too!!! I also bought some Katia Samoa for Mum too.

Rowan All Seasons Cotton

Katia Samoa

Kiwi Muffins (Makes: 12)

  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup castor sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 80 g butter, melted
  • 4 kiwis, mashed
  1. Preheat oven to 200 degree Celcius
  2. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl
  3. Mixx egg, milk and melted butter
  4. Add wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring just until moistened in one direction
  5. Add kiwis, stir just until blended
  6. Spoon batter into twleve lined muffin cups, filling 3/4 full
  7. Bake for 20 minutes