Dari Dapur Mama

Snake Soup

2011-12-01T17:47:00.002+08:00

Anyone interested in Snake Soup???? Check out my travel blog for where to go for exotic foods.....

http://footprintsthiswayandthat.blogspot.com/

Thanks Giving

2011-11-19T15:44:00.000+08:00

I will not be in the US this year for Thanks Giving because my Mum is here with me. I will miss the cold walks around Washington DC. I use to walk a lot much to Mum worrying about my safety. I especially loved the smell of hot coffee and food in the quiet afternoons when I walked around the little alphabetically named streets near DuPont Circle.

Maybe this year, just to be a little different, since we are having turkey for Christmas, I might do this stuffed loin dish........ Hmmmmm.......

Ages and Ages

2011-11-19T14:06:00.000+08:00

Seems like it has been ages and ages since we have been here to update.

Too busy cooking, baking, trying out new recipes, updating our travel blog. But those are just excuses and we should be more disciplined.

More people are interested in our little catering forage so........ here is to new times, new photos, new offerings, much better updating.

However, with the way food prices are escalating, we may not be able to do much catering on the bigger scale because of cost, but feel free to ask for any help if you are "stuck" with some recipe or other.

We are here more than anything to make friends and just share interests with people who just like to cook.

You do not have to be a Chef to produce good food. My grandmother (who was a well-known cook) always told me that a good cook is someone who can bring out the oohs and aahs with the simplest of cooking. All it takes is fresh ingredients and love for the people you are cooking for. Nothing at all to do with showing off your prowess in the kitchen. That would be pride and not passion, and that makes a world of difference.

Cumin and Chilli Flakes

2009-08-26T00:19:00.003+08:00

These cookies were created for a good friend who did not like sweet cookies, and did not like the little Indian tidbits that she said were too deep fried. (Hmmm, when is anything deep fried "too deep fried"??? or anything but delicious though unhealthy.)

Anyway, I added chili flakes and spices into a really simple and plain mixture, and with a few toasted cumin seeds, it turned out to be the ideal snack for those who like a little oomph in a little bite.

(They go very well with beer. So I am told.)

Peanut Cookies

2009-08-26T00:18:00.001+08:00

These peanut cookies are about an inch in diameter. I use four various forms of peanuts to make them.The are really soft once you put them into your mouth,

Full of flavour and addictive. No regrets in trying these.

Cashewnuts

2009-08-26T00:17:00.001+08:00

These cashewnut cookies are rich in flavour. You will feel like you are having rich and creamy cashews in your mouth.

They are great with a hot cup of coffee. You will find that you will not be able to stop at just two.

London Almonds

2009-08-26T00:16:00.003+08:00

What can I say about my London Almonds.......... I put a full almond wrapped in a crunchy cookie cocoon, then fully dip them in thick rich chocolate.

Unlike some producers who sometimes just put half to a tiny sliver of almond. Or even worst, half a peanut (what an insult to our intelligence!!)...... Then to add insult to injury, they only put a little bit of chocolate on the top and this little deceit is covered up by the sides of paper cake cup.

Some even use low grade horrible tasting chocolate.......

Come on people, it is not only about making profits. It is about customers getting what they pay for.

Traditional Pineapple Jam Tarts

2009-08-26T00:13:00.001+08:00

I have been making these pineapple jam tarts since I was a little girl. I use to help Mum when she baked for Christmas. Later, I took over the role of chief jam tart maker.

When I was younger and needed the extra income to spend at Christmas time, I started making these tarts as a business. I did not advertise because I am my own worst critic, but as time went on, my little production spread by word of mouth.

Now I close my orders by the first week of November because I do not believe in making in bulk. When one over does something, and it no longer remains a pleasure, and becomes a chore. And one can never produce good work when the passion is not there.

(I only bake these twice a year, for Christmas and Chinese New Year for my Chinese friends.)

MINT SAUCE

2009-06-24T23:08:00.001+08:00

Mint Sauce

If anything leaves you craving for more, this would be it.

SALTFISH PICKLE

2009-06-24T22:58:00.002+08:00

SALTFISH PICKLE

How do I describe my saltfish pickle????

I have been told how everyone loves it and I cannot keep up with my orders..... Does that say enough?

The trouble with me is that I like to cook more for the passion than for the profit, and once something gets to be a chore it no longer gets to be fun because of the intense pressure of production.

Not good business sense I know, but I guess I am just a different kind of cook.......(Smile)

BBQ PARTY MENUS

2009-06-07T18:48:00.001+08:00

RM25 (according to market price)

Lamb Chop

Chicken Drummets & Wings

Sausages

Potato Salad

Egg & Cucumber Sandwiches

Prawn Crackers

Fresh Fruit

RM35 (according to market price)

Lamb Chops

Chicken Wings & Drummets OR Drumsticks

Chicken Satay

Sausages

Potato Salad

Egg & Cucumber Sandwiches

Prawn Crackers

Fresh Fruit

RM50 (according to market price)

Lamb Chop

Sirloin Beef Kebabs

Chicken Wings & Drummets OR Drumsticks

Sausages

Satay Chicken & Lamb

Egg & Cucumber Sandwiches

Potato Salad

Prawn Crackers

Fresh Fruit

Potato Salad

2009-06-01T22:38:00.001+08:00

Creamy Potato Salad

A very different kind of potato salad. Light,refreshing,
and leaving a taste that is pretty addictive.
Served cold, or at room temperature,
this is a delightful offering at any BBQ or buffet.

Sirloin Steaks on a Stick

2009-06-01T22:27:00.001+08:00

Traditional Black Pepper Sirloin Steak

Succulent and tender cubes
of sirloin steak,
grilled in it's own juices,
so as to impact the natural
flavour of quality beef.
Good for any get togethers.

2009-06-01T22:21:00.001+08:00

Chicken Chop In Butter Sauce

If ever there was a really different tasting chicken chop, this is it. The sauce is made from a very old recipe that is closely guarded.
We sell this sauce in jar form.

Pies

2009-05-26T01:22:00.001+08:00

Frozen Pies...

No need for a big fancy oven, these can be done even in a small ovenette.

Breads

2009-05-25T12:23:00.001+08:00

Freshly Baked Bread & Buns

Mushroom Sauce

2009-05-25T12:19:00.001+08:00

Mushroom Sauce

Very different. Tasting is believing.

Spaghetti Bolognaise Sauce

2009-05-25T01:46:00.001+08:00

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Black Pepper

2009-05-24T22:56:00.001+08:00

Black Pepper Sauce

Made from scratch, this sauce will tingle the palate of any pepper lover, and is a pleasant surprise.

BBQ Sauce

2009-05-24T22:55:00.001+08:00

BBQ Sauce

Light and tempting. We make this using all freshly smoked ingredients that we have processed ourselves.

My Cakes

2009-05-24T22:17:00.001+08:00

Sugee Cakes / Fruit cakes / Fruit Cup Cakes

Roti Jala

2009-05-24T22:11:00.004+08:00

Roti Jala means lace or net bread. It is made with batter flowing through a special cup with holes in the bottom to make the lace pattern.

It is light and eaten with a thick chicken curry.

Though time consuming to make, it is a definite must of an experience to eat.

Marinated Chicken

2009-05-22T01:34:00.001+08:00

Marinated Spicy Frozen Chicken / BBQ Chicken

Satay

2009-05-22T01:13:00.002+08:00

Frozen Chicken / Lamb Satay.....

Our satay would be a great addition to any BBQ party.
The satay comes with the basting marinade,
and takes a short time to cook.

Spicey Lamb for BBQ

2009-05-20T01:31:00.001+08:00

Spicy Lamb & Garlic Lamb

Our lamb is deliciously different. Tender and easily barbecued, it makes an impressive selection at any get together.