Hello friends! Recently, I explored Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam, also known as Saigon. The city is charming, with narrow alleys providing glimpses into life in Vietnam or leading to surprisingly aesthetic (and spacious) cafes and restaurants. Of course, my priority was to eat as much vegan and gluten-free Vietnamese food as possible…
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Five Favourite Vegan & Gluten-free Restaurants In Lamai, Koh Samui
Before relocating to Ko Samui, I wondered about how easily accessible vegan food would be. So, I researched and was pleasantly surprised to learn that vegan & gluten-free friendly restaurants actually abound in Ko Samui, Thailand. In fact, the area where I was moving to was filled with options! After personally sampling a variety of…
Tips and Tricks: How To Make Vegan, Gluten-Free Meatballs
Hello friends! I recently made vegan and gluten-free meatballs from scratch, without a recipe. As I practice intuitive cooking/ eating, I just tossed whatever ingredients (and amount) felt right into the mixture. Sounds crazy but honestly, I have created super satisfying meals through intuitive cooking. But back to the meatballs… Not gonna lie, even I…
Tips and Tricks: How To Cook A Yummy Vegan/ Gluten Free Christmas Meal (Edible All Year Round)
Hello friends! So I know Christmas is over but despite it being almost mid-January, I’m still drooling over the delicious vegan and gluten free meal I had for Christmas. Although it was an effort to cook, it was more than worth it as the taste was reminiscent of pre-vegan and pre-gluten free Christmas meals. My…
Food Review: The Hungry Tapir
Here is a fluff free review of The Hungry Tapir, Kuala Lumpur: Notable Mentions: Arancini BallsOverall Flavours: GoodStaff Efficiency: Good Ambiance: ExcellentPricing: Cheap (RM 0 – RM 25) to Mid Range (RM 25 – RM 60)Tips: Make a reservation Additional Information: I’ve written about cafe hopping in Chinatown but Chinatown is now even more gentrified. This gentrification means it’s a location…
Tips and Tricks: How to Visit Penang on a Budget during RMCO
Malaysians collectively breathed a sigh of relief when the Prime Minister announced the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), on the 7th of June 2020. The highlight of his announcement was the fact that inter-state travel could resume from the 10th of June onwards. After a lengthy lockdown, travelling again is more than necessary so I…
Food Review: Pinxin Vegan Cuisine
Here is a fluff free review of Pinxin Vegan Cuisine, Georgetown: Ambiance: GoodPricing: Cheap (RM 0 – RM 25) to Mid Range (RM 25 – RM 60)Tips: The row of shop-houses are not easy to find so either Grab or use a reliable navigation system Notable Mentions: Assam LaksaOverall Flavours: ExcellentStaff Efficiency: Good Additional Information: Located in Gerogetown, the heart…
Top Three: My Favourite (Easy) Vegan and Gluten-free Recipes
Living with a family that is not vegan or gluten-free equates into endless questions about my diet – such as, Why can’t you eat this? What can you eat? Why is cooking for you so hard? And on and on and on, particularly when the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia initially started and we…
Food Review: Druga Violina (Second Violin)
Here is a fluff free review of Druga Violina, Ljubljana: Notable Mentions: Pumpkin Seed Oil Drizzled On Anything Overall Flavours: Good Staff Efficiency: Good Ambiance: Average – despite its simple interiors, the restuarant still exudes warmth Pricing: Cheap (EUR 0 – EUR 25) Tips: Make a reservation as low prices attract crowds Additional Information: Druga Violina is the cheapest…
Food Review: Trattoria Za Za
Here is a fluff free review of Trattoria Za Za, Florence: Notable Mentions: White Tuscan Beans (Seasoned with Tomato, Sage, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper) Overall Flavours: Excellent Staff Efficiency: Good Ambiance: Good – as is the case with Florentine restaurants, despite appearing small from the exterior, the interior is expansive; the furnishing was typically Italian with Renaissance…
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