The One and Only Sundry Shop – a central feature of Malaysian life serving as shopping outlet, local market, and community center all rolled into one.
About Paul
Ah Kong’s House (Grandfather’s House)
Ah Kong’s House (Grandfather’s House) – childhood visits to my paternal grandfather’s house and Penang’s idyllic rural life in the 1970’s.
El Dorado Wine Country
El Dorado Wine Country – full day excursion to the vineyard hill country with great views, meals, and wine. A great way to wrap up IFBC 2017.
George Town, Penang – My Hometown
George Town, Penang – My Hometown is a short roundup of places to go, food to eat, and ingredients to buy whenever I visit.
My Foodie Weekend at IFBC 2017
Taking a break from my normal schedule to meet with fellow food bloggers and getting in touch with my culinary side at IFBC 2017.
Papa – Remembrance of My Father
Papa – Remembrance of My Father is a tribute to my beloved father who was not in the kitchen but through self sacrifice ensured a good and stable home.
Market Day
Market Day is a recollection of the sight and sounds of an old wet market of my childhood. Back then the wet market was central to life in the community.
Delicious Eats on the Go and IFBC 2017
Delicious Eats on the Go is about enjoying food and making the most of your leisure and business travels. Also a shoutout to #IFBC2017 in Sacramento.
Getting Home for the Chinese New Year
Getting Home for the Chinese New Year – Thoughts about the journey home for the celebration and what it means to those travelling and those waiting.
Tang Chek (Winter Solstice Festival) Memories
Tang Chek Memories – bittersweet recollections of Winter Solstice Festival from childhood and the significance of Kuih Ee in the Chinese culture.
Kiam Hu Beehoon (Fried Rice Noodles with Salted Fish)
Kiam Hu Beehoon is fried rice noodles with salted fish, eggs, and kangkung. It is very tasty served with sambal belacan and lime wedges. A must try!
Kopitiam Days (Coffee Shop Days)
Kopitiam Days – Recollections of old coffee shop culture in 20th century Malaysia replete with local favorites like nasi lemak, roti canai, kopi-o, etc.
Chinese New Year – Then and Now
Random musings of Chinese New Year past and present, how some things have changed radically while other things remain the same.
Mooncake Festivals of Yore
Mooncake Festivals of Yore – a reminiscence of the fun activities and special foods eaten during the Mooncake (Mid-Autumn) Festival.