Taste Of Melaka

One of the best things I have discovered on Facebook is a baker/caterer Mee Pean. She is a Malaysian who is now residing in Amsterdam. Mee Pean works wonders with her pastries skills and brings us the flavours of home made kuihs. I have tasted her mooncakes, ang ku kueh, pulut panggang, pandan layered cake… Continue reading Taste Of Melaka

Fish Filleting Workshop

This is truly one of my most memorable workshop I have ever done – Fish filleting! Learning the techniques to fillet different sort of fish such as sole (schar in dutch), cod (kabeljauw), gurnard (poon), peeling speciality shrimps known as tiny north sea shrimps “brown shrimps”(noordzeegarnlen) very delicious as we pop them one after another into… Continue reading Fish Filleting Workshop

Raan Pad Thai 2 a cozy Thai Restaurant

Raan Pad Thai 2 is a Thai restaurant dine in or take away is also available. We’ve been here a few times and every time the owner is very friendly and chatty. The owner is also the chef who cooks behind the “bar”. Food is authentic, good and fresh. It is a cosy place which… Continue reading Raan Pad Thai 2 a cozy Thai Restaurant

De Belhamel Restaurant

Set in the picturesque Brouwersgracht in the Jordaan neighbourhood , one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam, this little french international cuisine restaurant serves very good food.  The indoor setting is almost Parisian like. De Belhamel has received the renowned Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand award annually since 2007 and in 2012 The Bib Gourmand 2012.… Continue reading De Belhamel Restaurant

Brouwerij het IJ

Brouwerij ‘t IJ is a special beer brewery in Amsterdam. The one that we visited is located in the east of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Oost) inside a windmill. You can do a tour of the brewery, beer tasting or buy their beers. In the summer or good weather, enjoy their specialty beers outdoor. The place sells… Continue reading Brouwerij het IJ

The Butcher: Burgers And More

The Butcher may sound like your regular meat butcher shop but this is actually a burger bar located in Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam. Modern and minimalistic look. Along the famous Albert Cuyp street stalls , you will find this trendy place selling “Who let the dog out” , “The Daddy”, “The Cow Boy”, “Codfather”, “The… Continue reading The Butcher: Burgers And More

Vers van Gijs: Premium Sandwiches in Amstelveen

Located in Amstelveen, this delicatessen shop is one of my favourite place for sandwich lunch. Fresh products, creative menu which means fancy looking sandwiches for a reasonable price, around €5 or less. There is a small area where you can dine and have excellent coffee or smoothies. Word of advice , don’t come late for… Continue reading Vers van Gijs: Premium Sandwiches in Amstelveen

Ming Dynasty Dim Sum in The Hague

An authentic Chinese restaurant in downtown ,The Hague. This is where you come to get good comfort Chinese food. However I’ve read reviews of this place where some Europeans do not like the idea when there are more Chinese people than Europeans in the restaurant. This place is usually crowded with Chinese people and as… Continue reading Ming Dynasty Dim Sum in The Hague

Cake Amsterdam

I stumbled upon Zoe while I was googling for an American cake. I wanted something different, something unique with swiss buttercream and made to order with ruffle looks. I must say I was very happy when I contacted Zoe and she knew what I wanted. She asked me what flavour, colour, text ,size of cake… Continue reading Cake Amsterdam