One of the things I love doing most is introducing people to new things (just ask my friends – I pretty much rave for days on ends about new books/food/random stuff I’ve recently discovered and fallen in love with).
So when Pooja of Notabilia- an expat who recently moved to Singapore- asked if I would like to guest post on her inspiringly creative and always interesting site (ie. a chance to give Pooja and her readers a little insight to the Singaporean culture and our food), of course I jumped at the chance.
(Thank you, Pooja, for the opportunity to guest post on Notabilia! I definitely had a lot of fun making and reminiscing about a snack I loved so much as a kid. I certainly hope you’re enjoying your stay on this little island thus far and having a ball exploring the diverse ethnic cultures and food we have to offer!)
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If you had known me as a kid, one of the things you would no doubt be surprised by is how much time I spend in the kitchen these days.
You see, I was somewhat of a really finicky eater as a kid.
I didn’t like tomatoes or fish (still don’t although I might be turning a corner with fish). Throw me anything that sounded remotely weird and gross and chances are I would turn my little nose up at it quicker than you could say ‘Fussy, much?’.
So given my pick-and-choose attitude towards food, it should come as no surprise that I barely spent any time in the kitchen as a child.
In fact, the kitchen was, to me, the place I went to for instant hunger gratification. Except when it came to my favourite muah chee.
Hop over to Notabilia to read the rest of the post and the recipe!
shirley@kokken69
/ July 13, 2011Muazhi.. these bring back good memories. I think these would be great for parties too…
rsmacaalay
/ July 13, 2011Rice cakes! Count me in, I love them, this reminds me of home and my grandmother who always make one for snacks when I was a child
Andrea
/ July 13, 2011I was also a really picky eater as a kid. I actually think being a picky eater is what made me so into cooking – I have control about what ingredients to use/ not to use. There’s a lot of dishes that I’ve made that I had never actually eaten before making them.
thecoffeesnob
/ July 17, 2011Hey Shirley!
Come to think of it, they would actually make the perfect party food- easy to make and even easier to polish off! 
Hi rsmacaalay, there’s just something so incredibly comforting about rice cakes eh?
I completely know what you mean, Andrea! Half the fun of cooking is being able to leave out all the stuff you don’t like and make it up with the stuff you do, isn’t it?
notabilia
/ July 16, 2011No, thank YOU for sharing a childhood favorite on my blog. I am planning to make this tomorrow – Sunday – for our teatime snack!
thecoffeesnob
/ July 17, 2011The pleasure’s all mine, Pooja. I hope you enjoyed it!
Pitter
/ July 21, 2011Delicious! I can’t wait to try this one at home this weekend
thecoffeesnob
/ July 22, 2011Thanks, Pitter! I hope you enjoy it!
fuzzygreenlights
/ August 8, 2011Hello!
Came here via Notabilia! Lovely blog! (:
thecoffeesnob
/ August 9, 2011Hi! Thank you!
Anita Menon
/ August 10, 2011Thanks for introducing me to a new blog..
thecoffeesnob
/ August 10, 2011Pleasure’s all mine, Anita!