Snack Attack

Dimsum (Steamed Dumplings)

Last time, I mentioned that I made a dim sum mix which I used as a base for some fried and steamed dumplings. I already mentioned the fried ones (the 5 o’clocks) in my previous post so today, I’ll finish off with the steamed dumplings. Ingredients: wonton wrappers 50 grams soaked rice Procedure: Place a [...]

Dimsum (5 o’clocks)

After such a freaking hectic week, I was looking forward to some relaxing time last Saturday. And for me, that’s experimenting in the kitchen. I had no agenda, no specific plan… but when I saw the  kilo of ground half-and-half (50% ground beef+50% ground pork), DIMSUM was all I could think of. And since I [...]

Quick 20-Min Lunch: Dried Rice Vermicelli Noodles

Whoa… been so busy lately that I haven’t found the time to post. In fact, I’m so pressed for time lately that I go for the QUICKEST meals I can serve. The other day, however, I was getting tired with open-faced sandwiches for lunch and yet it was already getting late so I didn’t want [...]

Wordl Cup: Dutch Team Wins Over Brazil 2-1!

Ok, this is not a food-related post but as a properly ingeburgerd (naturalized) Dutch immigrant, I am CRAZY over the current World Cup and have been gritting my teeth the last few hours watching the Dutch team play against the favorite Brazil. I am now officially a Wesley Sneijder fan! For more info on the [...]

Tuna Spring Rolls (Tuna Lumpia)

Hands-down, this is one of my all-time favorite snacks/dishes. Hubby has already seen me eat this three times in one week! I craved it for a snack and made it. The following day, I made it again and had it for lunch (with rice!). On the 3rd day, I made bami noodles for dinner and [...]