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The basic batter for waffles includes flour, brewer's yeast, milk, eggs and fresh butter. The secret is none other than making them sweeter, richer and chewier. That means making it denser. See those big containers of nutella? To me, Nutella is definitely a great topping to go with! Which is your favourite topping? The one we ordered looks like this.

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Pronounced in Hokkien as Mee Hoon Kueh, this is rather a traditional noodle dish made with dough. The flatten dough made from egg, flour, water and pinch of salt is hand-tear into small bite-size and served in a vegetable, meat soup or fish stock that is so flavorful in its base. Not only that it is a healthy meal, it is infact very economical. I love those in particular made with anchovy, with garlic, ginger, onion and bean paste added to the broth!

Following is a video in Cantonese about the making of Mee Hoon Kuey

Eggnog, also known as egg nog, is a sweetened dairy-based beverage made with milk and/orcream, sugar and beaten eggs (which gives it a frothy texture), and flavoured with groundcinnamon and nutmeg. Various liquors added are: brandy, rum, whiskey, advocaat and/or liqueurs. Advocaat or advokat is a rich and creamy liqueur made from eggs, sugar and brandy.

Eggnog is a popular drink associated with winter celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. The following a great eggnog video recipe for the coming festive season! Enjoy :)

Originally uploaded by Betty Crocker Recipes

Ingredients:

1 large jalapeño chili, finely chopped
10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1 1/4 pounds each) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 package (4.8 ounces) tostada shells (10 shells)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
3/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

1. Mix jalapeño chili, garlic, chili powder, oil, lime juice and salt in 3- to 4- quart slow cooker. Add chicken; coat with oil mixture.

2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

3. Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred chicken, using 2 forks. Return chicken to cooker and mix well. Using slotted spoon to remove chicken mixture from cooker, place 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each tostada shell. Top with lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream

This is the first time I tried Quiche. To me, it tastes very cheesy and full of butter. Just right opposite the hotel which we stayed when we were in Brussels, is a 'PAUL' - La maison Paul. The impression it gave me is it is almost at every corner in western Europe (I saw it in Stockholm too!) PAUL is a French Family Bakery and Patisserie since 1889. They hold a certain pride in their baked products. At the airport, before departure, again I see this 'PAUL', finally together with Tamas, we ordered for ourselves Quiche lorraine :). He ordered two, and I had just this one with spinach and salmon. I know this photo doesn't do justice to the quality of its taste. I have checked the recipe for making a quiche. I think it is pretty easy. Will try it out someday. By the way, here is their story.

We had the Flemish waffles, Gaufres à la Flamande in Brussels. The hot chocolate is really delicious in particular in the relatively cold temperature now. The Leonidas is a not to be missed. The waffles is so thick and soft. This one we have ordered is with strawberries, fresh cream and Chocolate fudge :) mmm.....really yummy! Here's a Waffle recipe video to share:-

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This is my first homemade Stromboli. The filling are salami, sausages, cheese and hot green pepper. The cheese I used is trappista, could have used mozarella instead, but that was what is available in the store for today.

This beautiful wedding cake photography was taken by the award winning wedding photographers in Perth.