Ginger Carrot Soup

I found this yummy carrot soup recipe. It has a hint of thai flavour. To top it off, it’s good for you too. The ginger and cumin help digestion, garlic and onion help liver detoxification. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons ginger,…

Pineapple Tarts

I haven’t had Pineapple Tarts for so long! I have to say with the non-stick pot the pineapple jam wasn’t as hard or as much work as I remember this recipe being. The flakey pastry melts in your mouth with just the right amount of buttery taste. There will be extra filling, you can use…

Lor Mai Fan

One of the ultimate comfort foods. I just got a new rice cooker with a sweet rice function and this my first test. I can’t believe how easy it was to make. Definitely will be making this a lot. 2 cups glutinous rice, rinsed and soaked 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced 1 Tbsp…

Saltine Toffee

Saltine crackers, salted or unsalted 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 cups milk chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped pecans, or coconut flakes Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line the cookie sheet with tin foil. Make sure the foil overlaps the edges to make it easier to…

Sorrel (Hibiscus tea)

I was first introduced to this drink on a mission trip in the caribbean. It was so delicious that when I got home I went hunting for the ingredients to make this drink. I found the hibiscus at a Mexican grocery store, but have since discovered that you can also use red zinger tea bags…