Fruit

Che Thach Vai

Some desserts don’t need complicated techniques to impress. Just a handful of chilled ingredients, plenty of ice, and you’ve got the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.  Chè Thạch Vải is a refreshing Vietnamese dessert made with lychee, nata de coco, grass jelly and sweet lychee syrup...

Mango Salad

Mango, cucumber, capsicum, herbs, peanuts, lime juice and fish sauce combine in this fresh and vibrant Thai-inspired salad.  Sweet, tangy, crunchy, spicy, and refreshing all in one bowl. Every bite delivers a burst of tropical flavours, fresh herbs, and satisfying texture that instantly transports me back to Southeast Asia. #ThaiMangoSalad...

Strawberry Matcha Latte

Strawberry purée, whisked matcha green tea, milk and ice layered into a creamy refreshing drink with fruity sweetness and earthy depth.  Layers of red, white and green in a single glass, this homemade café favourite proves that a little generosity with fruit and good tea makes all the difference. #StrawberryMatchaLatte...

Peach Tomato Caprese Salad

Sweet grilled peaches, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil, this is my idea of summer on a plate. Simple, fresh, and absolutely irresistible.  A summer caprese salad with grilled peaches, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Summer salads are very much my thing, especially when the...

Strawberry Matcha Sago with Nata and Almond Jelly

Creamy, chewy, and refreshingly light. This chilled dessert brings together earthy tea notes, fresh fruit, and bouncy textures in one festive bowl. A chilled dessert made with matcha milk, sago pearls, strawberries, nata de coco, almond jelly, and condensed milk. Every summer and festive season seems to bring its own...

Mango Jelly Salad

Tropical mangoes, jelly cubes, and nata de coco tossed in whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk—summer in a dessert bowl.  A creamy, tropical treat that’s both nostalgic and refreshing. This chilled delight bursts with mango flavour in every spoonful. Back to my mango addiction! If you’ve been following the blog...

Mango Ice Cream

No-churn mango ice cream made with mango-flavoured condensed milk and dried mangoes for intense fruity flavour and creamy texture.  Velvety smooth, tropical, and bursting with mango flavour — made this no-churn treat even easier thanks to a new pantry shortcut! #MangoIceCream If you’ve been following my blog for a while,...

Mango Jasmine Bubble Tea

A refreshing summer bubble tea with sweet mangoes, floral jasmine green tea, and chewy tapioca pearls—perfect for hot days.  This isn’t just any bubble tea—it’s sunshine in a glass sweet mangoes + floral jasmine + chewy pearls = your next summer obsession. #MangoJasmineBubbleTea While it may still be a few...

Sweet & Sour Lychee Shrimps

Juicy shrimps stir-fried with capsicum and lychees in a glossy sweet and sour sauce, inspired by Fely J’s Kitchen in Manila.  Lychees in a savoury dish? You bet. Juicy prawns tossed in a sweet and sour glaze with that tropical lychee twist #SweetAndSourLycheeShrimps This dish is a beautiful example of...

Leftover Fruit Sorbet

Turn leftover fruits into a refreshing, dairy-free sorbet! This easy recipe uses oranges, pears, stone fruits, and more for a healthy, fruity treat.  Got leftover fruits? Don’t toss them—turn them into a refreshing, fruity sorbet! Perfect for summer and a great way to reduce food waste. #LeftoverFruitSorbet Do you ever...