My sister-in-law gave me this recipe, and it’s so fail proof and delicious that I’ve made it many times since. Even people who don’t like banana cake will Read More
Cakes
Chocolate banana cake
| 5 March 2014
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Food and drink
Smoked salmon and prawn chowder (or smoked chicken chowder)
| 1 March 2014
I make this chowder with either smoked salmon and prawns, or with smoked chicken. Both are very good and makes a hearty meal when served with crusty bread Read More
Wellington
Webstock 2014
| 23 February 2014
February 13-14 was my second Webstock conference, and what a hoot! This year it was held at the St James theatre, instead of the usual Wellington Town Hall. Read More
Humour
You know you’re Asian when…
| 17 February 2014
OK, I’m definitely Asian, but raised in New Zealand with mostly Kiwi influences – against my parents’ wishes of course. And now I’m married to a Kiwi and Read More
The Kiddies
Power of the Dark Side
| 8 February 2014
Cameron loves his Darth Vader mask, and fell asleep in it today. Do not underestimate the power of the Dark Side, or a car ride – it’s the Read More
Mouth of Babes
Darth Marrow
| 6 February 2014
So, I got Cameron a Darth Vader mask. He helped me pick a courgette, in between saying “I am a father”. Hahaha! My boy’s good value. Read More
Food and drink
Vietnamese rice paper rolls (summer rolls)
| 31 January 2014
There are lots of recipes for summer rolls – Bánh tráng cuốn – out there and I’ve had them at restaurants, but I still think the way my Read More
Crafts and Design
Blowfish spike painting
| 21 January 2014
Thanks to the Mr Maker show, the kids made some pretty cool prickle paintings. It’s pretty much a fish shape, glued to some paper, then strips of card dipped in Read More
Cupcakes
Almond butter butter cream cream (and cupcakes)
| 20 January 2014
What I am trying to say is it’s buttercream with almond butter added to it – and it’s gooood. Add a dollop of almond butter (or peanut butter Read More
Food and drink
Brownie-based cherry cheesecake
| 19 January 2014
Lately I’ve been finding new ways of using leftovers. Well, if you have left over brownies (or cake), then you can turn it into a yummy base for Read More