Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Joy of Home Cooking

Slow summer days. Every day is summer in the tropics, after all. Weekends spent at home are recuperative, restoring. When my best friend and neighbour (Diva a.k.a. the Domestic Goddess herself) comes a-callin’ and bringing a fresh batch of cookies or scones, straight from the oven, we make a pot of coffee, black and strong. …

July 8, 2010 – 9:57 pm | By Kenny Mah | Posted in Food, Friends, Home, Life | Comments (47)

il Lido

The Italians say that he must have a long spoon that sups with the devil. Be wary, be canny, when you deal with someone of dubious character. Sound advice, this. But when you are dealing with this devil – the Devil Wears Prada, and none other – perhaps the most dangerous exchange would be the …

July 5, 2010 – 8:00 am | By Kenny Mah | Posted in Food, Life, Love, Malaysia | Comments (63)