You don’t have to look hard for the cucumber sandwiches, gin and tonics and Devonshire teas at Penang’s Eastern & Oriental Hotel. Affectionately known as the “E & O” to those in the know, it unashamedly champions the finer things of the colonial era when the hotel would have been full of foreign guests recovering from an extended sea voyage or a trip around the Far East as the region was and still is in many cases, known to the British.
One of the simplest and best ways to eat a mushroom. This method allows the juices of the mushroom to stay inside and for presentation purposes gives a wonderful color to the top of the mushroom.
There are several good reasons for ordering buffet over à la carte – value-for-money, to binge out, to try various dishes without committing to just one from the menu and often because that’s all that’s really available. While the concept of binging out may not be for all diners few complain that a buffet doesn’t present good value. There is a psychological advantage in eating buffet dishes in that, if you are not satisfied, you simply go back for more or different dishes.
No sooner than the Christmas turkey and plum pudding has settled on our stomachs most of us are thinking about Chinese New Year’s reunion dinner. Festive foodies can feast out at this time of the year and already many Chinese restaurants in Malaysia have started serving yee sang which is traditionally consumed at this time of the year.
After spending three hours driving up the North South Highway and along various backroads of Perak, the Swiss-Garden Golf Resort and Spa Damai Laut is a most welcomed site. Being a bit out of the way, the resort has gone to considerable lengths to log a decent map on its website as well as place strategic signs along the way. There are several exiting options from the highway including Bidor and Simpang Pulai.
Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur is the closest Kuala Lumpur comes to a design hotel and a resort within the city. Its quirky and eclectic and interiors and design and architecture create a very interesting place to stay with lots of ‘whow’ factors. Hotel Maya’s location within walking distance of the Petronas Twin Towers offers a ‘must stay’ hotel for those who are looking for a relaxing space that is close to many attractions.
This duck liver pate is an exquisite way to impress your family, friends or special someone. Serve it up with small toast or water biscuits for a lovely prequel to your meal.
Where do they get these names – Gobo Upstairs? It also begs the question; is there a Gobo Downstairs? Well there is sort of – but it’s called Gobo Chit Chat. Don’t worry too much about names, worry more about the concept, the food, beverages and ambiance as Gobo Upstairs Lounge and Grill is well worth visiting as it offers excellent value, smart surrounding, excellent cuisine and unsurpassable city skyline views.
While many wines are made for immediate drinking one of the great qualities of a good wine is that it should be hardy and able to endure time with good cellaring. One such style of wine is the iconic Australian wine bottled under the Hardys Eileen Hardy label. However, it wasn’t their ability to be hardy and age well that gave the wines their name. Indeed it was something more mundane in that the company is named after its founder, Thomas Hardy.
These sweet baby corn fritters are the perfect complement to a big breakfast of sausages and eggs. A dollop of crème fraiche is a wonderful side with this dish.
Despite an enjoyable meal at Imperial Chakri Palace Restaurant in the premier retail domain of Suria KLCC, the elusive search for authentic Thai food in the city continues. While the experience in the restaurant is most enjoyable and the food is good, the dishes appear to have veered from the original recipes in order to accommodate fickle Malaysian palates rather than maintain Thai authenticity. Management probably take a stance of “give them what they want to eat” rather than give them what Thais would eat.
This is a great simple treat that works well in the wilderness and is just as comfortable being eaten at home.
Easiest breakfast recipe ever! This baked egg recipe gives you flexibility to change and modify it as you see fit! Add some spring onions or, chicken into the mix for a more filling brekky.
Next time you are thinking of a weekend escape, why not think about Kuala Lumpur? Yes, you read correctly – KL, the urban maze that is the capital of Malaysia. As amazing as it seems there are several places scattered around the outskirts of the city that don’t require extensive travel for when you want a little peace and quiet and some quality time with your partner.
This surprisingly tantalizing dish will surprise your tastebuds! Best eaten with rice as it’s quite sweet.
What do you do with leftover risotto? Make them into arancini balls! You can make arancini balls for a large group of friends, plus it could be prepared in advanced! Great party finger foods.
For something delish to have with your midday tea, why not make an apple sponge cake. Not overly sweet it’s a perfect snack to indulge yourself on.
The first thing guests arriving at The Andaman Resort on Langkawi notice is the isolation. Langkawi’s main island isn’t a big island and can be easily circumnavigated in half a day, so the 40-minute drive from the Langkawi International Airport probably comes as a surprise to most newly arrived guests.
A staple for many Vietnamese and Melbournians alike. This is a slight adaption on the delectable yet simple Vietnamese roll. The key is in the soy, coriander and chilli.
