Home and away
At 7:00 in the morning, I was in Penang. In less than 24 hours, I am back in London. Writing about this makes me miss Penang even more, however much I like London. It just isn’t the same! Let’s skip the whole speech about homesick and all and get to the interesting part. The photos … Read more
Where would you retire to?
This trip home has made me realise how much I love Penang. I’ve never felt more comfortable and at ease. Even my friend noticed I looked relax. Is it the familiarity? Or is it because I am surrounded with so much good food, nothing matters anymore? I think it’s because I am surrounded be everyone … Read more
Gurney Plaza’s Xuan Xin Restaurant
Who would think that there’s actually a decent chinese restaurant in a shopping mall? Well, I have stereotyped food in a mall to be less delicious as they are usually for hungry shoppers to fill up their tummy. So I was actually pleasantly surprise at the quality of food at Xuan Xin Restaurant. It is … Read more
The art of making kuih kapit
Kuih kapit is a traditional Chinese New Year treat, also one of my favourite. It is similar to wafer, but much thinner. Once you had your first crunch, it takes a strong will to stop finishing the whole tub. I was lucky to be able to watch my aunt make a big batch of these … Read more
Seafood by the beach
Just as we drove through a narrow alley in to a sandy little parking space behind a row of old shop houses, we were greeted by the smell and smoke of barbecued satay and a lovely view of the horizon. Not only was there a little wooden stand with barbecued satay, there was also an … Read more
Disappointment on the first night
Just as I arrived at the Penang International Airport after a double delay of flights, I was greeted by my sisters and we headed straight for the satay and ‘ju hu eng chai’ for my planned supper. To my dismay, it was closed! Who closes on a Friday night?! Apparently they are on holiday and … Read more
Counting down
ELEVEN more hours and I’ll be on a 13 hour flight home to Penang! My feet can’t seem to stop tapping. I am getting too excited! Crazy thoughts are running through my mind. What’s the first thing I’m going to do when I arrive? .. I mean eat? Satay and ‘Ju Hu Eng Chai’ on … Read more
Hello World!
I am going home for Chinese New Year this year! I am so excited to be home that I have created this blog. I was home about one and a half years ago for my friend’s wedding, which is not that long ago. But it will be my first Chinese New Year with my family … Read more
