Category Archives: Preserves

Tomato Jam | Goodbye summer

My past few weeks have been absolutely crazy. So crazy I barely noticed how quick time was passing by. I realised that the heat of summer was no longer around. And I found myself taking out cardigans, jackets and scarves…. Where has my summer gone?Continue Reading …

Vietnamese preserved mustard cabbage (dưa muối). Preserving memories.

Delicious Vietnam # 19

Vietnamese preserved mustard cabbage (dưa muối)

In my last trip to our home in Hanoi, I saw that my parents had been in the habit of making preserved cabbage (dưa muối) every week. They even invested in a special jar, just for that purpose.… Continue Reading …

Turnip and fennel kimchi

Or I should learn to differentiate between swede, turnip and radish. Really. 

Edit!!! Thanks to Kathryn and ganga, the purpple vegie is identified as TURNIP. :) thanks guys. These vegies are so confusing for me. xoxo

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For a few weeks now, my parents in law have moved in with us.… Continue Reading …