Oliva Dolce sits on the no-mans-land section of Goldhawk Road (not Bush, not Chiswick, Askew Road is the 'nice' bit). They're a takeaway pizza place which shares premises with a Chinese takeaway place (though from appearances the two are run separately but amicably).
They have a £7.95 collection only …
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This kuih is made from Hoon Kwee (green or mung bean flour) which absorbs many times its own volume in water to set. It's most likely the easiest kueh to make.
I used to make a banana version wrapped in banana leaves with family in Penang when I was little …
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Recipe adapted from a Hawaiian style mochi recipe. This was a lazy precursor attempt towards ice cream mochi...
I love chewy soft foods, and I find these super delicious. (disclaimer: I have never been to Hawaii or knowingly consumed chi chi dango mochi, I do just love anything made with …
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This post is a submission for Aspiring Bakers #11: Mid-Autumn Treats (September 2011) hosted by Happy Home Baking.
First ever attempt at mooncakes.... chose snowskin mooncake as I love anything with glutinous rice/ flour and the custard filling because my ma loves custard filled things :) I also left out the …
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Impromptu sibling supper making good use of a jar of Laksa mix.... (Note - this is Singapore style laksa, so similar to Curry Mee, not the Penang version)
V good buy from an Asian supermarket in Brixton - £9 per kg of 'Number 3' prawns. Bought £5 worth... which turns out to …
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