Patsy Kam News Today

ANN/THE STAR – My childhood was flavoured with my mum’s frequent creation of black soy sauce chicken. It stood out as a beloved dish, particularly when paired with rice. Even today, my boys light up at the prospect of ayam pongteh being part of the meal. I can’t recall if it was my mum who […]

ANN/THE STAR – Have you ever found yourself immersed in the rituals of your culinary routines, contemplating the origins of these habits and perhaps questioning why you never ventured to challenge the established norms? Interestingly, as it turns out, the impact of these habits on the ultimate taste of your food might not be as […]

ANN/THE STAR – Ever needed a collection of life hacks neatly organised in a single book for easy reference? Yet, for some, the idea of fetching a physical book might seem like more trouble than it’s worth! Here are a few useful tricks that you never knew you needed until now: 1. If you have […]

ANN/THE STAR – The kitchen is a space that requires a lot of decision-making, such as what to make and how, to what utensils, equipment, ingredients to own and where to store them. This is especially true when it becomes a shared space – whether with family, a spouse, or just housemates. It becomes a […]

ANN/THE STAR – At times, even with everything seemingly under control, a spoiled egg can disrupt your cake mix. But fret not! Here are some clever kitchen hacks to come to your rescue. 1. Typically, you’d never, and I mean absolutely never, encounter a rotten egg among your neatly arranged tray of eggs. However, on […]

ANN/THE STAR – Before discarding unripe, young fruit, consider this: a few years ago, we had to prune our papaya tree in the garden significantly. The tree had leaned dangerously over the neighbour’s fence, and fearing it might snap during a thunderstorm and injure someone, we decided to remove its top half, including the branches. […]

Patsy Kam ANN/THE STAR – They used to say, don’t eat the egg yolks as they’re bad for cholesterol. Then they said, eat it all up as you needed both egg yolk and egg white to balance your diet. The jury is still out on eggs, but the truth is, it’s one food that’s versatile, […]

Patsy Kam ANN/THE STAR – This May, if you don’t already know, the second Sunday of the month is Mother’s Day. While you can’t go wrong with a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates, it’s always more meaningful when you take the trouble to cook something for her. It doesn’t have to be […]

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, and while the people may be different in terms of race, religion and creed, we all have one thing in common – we are fiercely proud of our food!

You may be just starting out and learning how to cook. Or maybe you’ve already been cooking for family and friends for a long time. Either way, there are always new tips that you can pick up to improve how you do things in the kitchen.