This is a blog post on how to make Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) at home. it is a honey/ sugar glazed pork marinate that is seen nowadays in Chinese Restaurants. Once cooked serve with sliced chilli or sweet sauce accompanied with boiled rice. Also with some leafy greens like pak choi. Leftovers can be … Read more
Here is a blog post on growing and harvesting wild garlic. Wild garlic is also known as Allium ursinum. Wild garlic is available in the woods however, one will need to forage for it. If you like in the woods foraging will much easy than in the city. One note to remember is that when … Read more
This is a blog post on how to make beef rendang recipe at home. Beef rendang is a classic Malaysian slow cook beef curry. It is great to cook with braising beef that is easily found in supermarkets here in the UK. It’s a great winter warmer and it uses quite a bit of store … Read more
This is a blog post on how to grow and harvest purslane. Purslane is actually a weed that has its origins from Asia. If grown in a temperate climate like the UK it grows annually. There is a high chance of it self seeding as well. It is very good for you as it contains … Read more
Here is a blog post on how to sew an angled patch pocket with flap at home. Patch pocket does come in different shapes and sizes. It can be curved as well. However, the principles of making an angled patch pocket will be the same as making a curved pocket. In my opinion, it makes … Read more
This blog post is about growing and harvesting spring onions at home. Spring onions are easy to grow and versatile ingredient in cooking. I use Lisbon spring onion variety and they grew quite well and hassle free. I bought some seeds a few years back and they are still viable. Spring onions don’t need much … Read more
This is a blog post on how to sew an angle collar at home. Sewing this angled collar it would be the same as sewing other types of collar patterns like a round collar that don’t require a collar band. Collar bands are more commonly seen in shirts rather than womenswear. Collar bands also require … Read more
