http://didally.com/blog Of Food and perhaps a little about me Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:21:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is always a first time for everything. And this was my first time making ice-cream, semifreddo to be exact. I like ice-cream, don’t you? Especially on a hot, humid day here in Singapore, an ice-cream is so hard to resist! So what’s a semifreddo? It has a texture icier than ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/07/my-first-time-with-berries-ripple-semifreddo/ Pork with Basil? Sounds familiar? That’s right, a particular Thai dish may have come to your mind, minced pork with thai basil, a common dish in Thailand. In order to try cooking my first dish with my flourishing home-grown basil, I immediately thought of this thai dish. But my version ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/06/stir-fry-pork-strips-with-basil-and-pine-nuts/ Have I enticed you enough from the title of this post? It’s not just any parts, it’s my favorite part, the pork belly meat. Sinful and gross as the pork belly may seems to some of you, especially girls, but it’s heavenly to me. In my younger days, there were 2 ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/05/pork-belly-come-dance-to-my-belly/ What’s your favorite cold dish? Cold dish usually reminds me cold crabs, cold soba noodles and the first dish in every Chinese wedding banquet. I wonder why the first dish is called the Cold Dish (冷盘) though some of the items in the dish consists of deep fried spring rolls, ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/04/a-pleasant-surprise-cold-tofu-with-peanut-butter-sauce-dressing/ “Hey! Stop it! I’m really stuffed!!” This must be what the chicken thigh was telling me. Instead of making the usual roasted chicken, I added some stuffing to the chicken thigh. The idea struck me when I recalled having chicken ballotine at a café, chicken breast or thigh rolled with ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/04/stuffed-chicken-thighs-with-roasted-vegetables-stuff-it-up/ This is not a food related post. It’s going to be a long-winded one. Skip this if you’re not interested. As I’ve mentioned, my darling hamsters are part of the reasons why I set up this blog, although it’s mainly a food blog. Till now, I really, really regret to ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/03/rest-well-kimchi/ How do you like your pizza? Thick or thin crust? Lots of cheese? Or just full of toppings? I definitely like mine with thin crust, lots of cheese with moderate toppings. As much as I like to try making a pizza base myself, I didn’t had the courage to do ... http://didally.com/blog/2008/01/fun-with-pizza-it%e2%80%99s-so-easy/ "Bagel, bagel, yum yum bagel, yum yum pumpernickel, pumpernickel bread! I have a bagel and it’s delicious. Would you like a bite?" I came to know of this song from the popular kid’s show, Barney. Although I have no kids, but I am quite familiar with the songs in the ... http://didally.com/blog/2007/12/mini-bagels-for-breakfast/ How often does one consume fresh blueberries in Singapore? Not very often, I would say, at least for me. These berries don’t come cheap here in Singapore. One small punnet sets you back by $6.50. The organic ones cost about $10.50 per punnet. By the way, this post is way ... http://didally.com/blog/2007/12/blueberry-streusel-muffins-bursting-with-natural-sweetness/ Donuts, donuts everywhere! Gosh, they are everywhere now. The bubble’s gonna burst sooner or later. Till then, I shall indulge in them now. Yes, donuts are deep fried and unhealthy. But I always believe in eating everything in moderation, be it the good stuffs or the bad ones. If you remember, ... http://didally.com/blog/2007/12/it%e2%80%99s-a-donut-affair/