Keelung (基隆) means 'prosperous base'. Sometimes spelled as 'Jilong', Keelung is a port city on the north of Taiwan. Nicknamed the 'Rainy Port' due to its high rain frequency, Keelung plays a prominent maritime role as the second largest seaport in Taiwan after Kaohsiung (south of the island). Keelung today is a booming city, it is the home to many high rise and modern buildings as well as several historical sites. The past of Keelung was not a glimpse of smooth journey but took several twists an…

At this time of the year, I would love to go a bit wild and spooky in line with the occasion! Treat or trick? Aha...Recalling my past experience a couple years ago, we had some vampire bites in the house! Trust me, they are decent - healthy and easy, no wok, no saucepan and above all, kids would love them :)Let's do it again. Have fun...

I believe Hidden Recipe has been around for quite some time but the name hidden somehow hid it from my radar for a while. Until a good friend of mine suggested this restaurant for a little gathering. In fact, it was to celebrate my birthday. Sweet moments we spent together before she left for Ireland. (Christina, If you are reading this line, thank you for the beautiful memories!)Recently, I revisited Hidden Recipe.  As I walked into the cafe, the interior looks familiar. Dimly lit, bricks wallp…

One of the activities we missed most after returning to Asia is going for Vietnamese food. Albeit dining out in the States generally cost more than home cooked food, Vietnamese in general is inexpensive and within reach in the neighborhood. Longing for the taste of Pho, we explored La Lot at KL Pavilion on one fine evening. Operated at level 6 along with other fine dining restaurants, La Lot features a fusion menu, specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, in addition to pasta and grills with Vietname…