I realize the pumpkin season is over, but Indonesia happens to produce beautiful gourds all year long. Every time I go to the supermarket I am overwhelmed by the variety and size of the different pumpkins and I try to buy a different one every time. Although squashes are not really produced here the local … Continue reading
It has become our quest to find the perfect mall for us in Jakarta. It doesn’t have the be the fanciest or biggest one but one that when we visit it includes a decent lunch, a wonderful dessert, room for the boys to run around, limited crowds and a little bit of shopping. Our project … Continue reading
Tokyo Belly is the newest addition to the already popular and well-renowned Ismaya Group. Some of our favorite restaurants include Kitchenette, Social House and Sushi Groove. Last weekend when we were visiting Grand Indonesia we were intrigued by the very cool look of the restaurant and decided to give it a try. We love Japanese … Continue reading
The holidays were the perfect time to give new recipes a shot. I tried to make bread, and failed. I roasted a Turkey for Thanksgiving, and it came out flavorful and moist. I made a blue margarita for a baby shower, and it was delish. Amongst all the new recipes I tried I found a … Continue reading
I’ve never been a big fan of Mexican Desserts. Sure, give me some flan and I’ll eat it but I do like chocolate best. However, being overseas has ignited a new part of me that just craves real Mexican food and is eager to try to make and enjoy Mexican fare. My latest attempt at … Continue reading
I know it’s been a while since I posted any recipes. I haven’t really had much time to experiment lately but last week I ventured into the world of French baking and it was a disaster! Or so it seemed, not because Evan tried to eat every piece of chocolate I was putting on the … Continue reading
I had been to Ismaya Group’s Social House a few times before for Brunch and dinner. Every time, I left satisfied and very full. We love their eggs Benedict and they have excellent sushi and fusion cuisine. The decor creates a very relaxed atmosphere while staying trendy and upbeat. They have a wonderful display of … Continue reading
As the very loyal Mexican I am, I like to cook with Tequila. I’ve made tequila chicken and pasta and usually marinate steaks in a bit of Tequila. However, I had never tried to use tequila on sweet desserts. With the Cinco de Mayo craze I was able to find many different varieties of tequila … Continue reading
After three years in South East Asia, we finally gave in. We went to a hotel Brunch. We’ve never been big fans of buffet brunch. We always end up eating something that makes us sick, or even worse eating too much. Back in the States we loved doing brunch, as long as it was a … Continue reading
Well, not really a galore, but two no-fail cupcake recipes that have been lifesavers since buying packaged cake mixes is a costly and often impossible task here in Jakarta. First. A very simple and delicious Chocolate Cake. Bob Sykes Bar Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cake Yields about 30 cupcakes or a two-tier 9” cake Ingredients … Continue reading
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