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Dong Po Rou: Restaurant Cuisine at Home

Posted on March 28, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

I’ve always loved this restaurant dish, but only recently did I find out that it’s called Dong Po Rou (東坡肉), which means Twice-Cooked Pork Belly.  I’ve always just called it “that sinful pork dish” or something to that effect.  I … Continue reading →

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My First Attempt at Novelty Cupcakes

Posted on March 27, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

I’ve been wanting to make some novelty cupcakes for a long time now, and when my nephew’s full moon celebration came along, I knew it was the perfect opportunity. (Oh, did I forget to announce that I just turned “Aunt” … Continue reading →

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The Chicken Soup for My Soul

Posted on March 21, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

My kids love the “Kai See Hor Fun” or Chicken Koay Teow at Old Town.  Being an Ipoh-bred lass, I have definitely had my fair share of yummy chicken koay teow, which originates from my hometown.  I have often wondered … Continue reading →

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Blink Blink..it’s Chinese New Year!!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by The Giddy Tigress

The year 2012 is certainly off to a fast pace right from the onstart, for me at least.  I hardly found the time to dismantle the Christmas tree (oh yeah, we only took it down last night!), and in the … Continue reading →

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The Chocolate Banana Cupcakes I Made

Posted on November 24, 2011 by The Giddy Tigress

If there are any two food items that go together so well like an old married couple, it would have to be chocolate AND banana.  Incidentally, most kids I know name these two items as tops on their favorites list. … Continue reading →

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