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How to make blueberry muffins using the rubbing in method, for muffins that are tasty, tender and fluffy.

Blueberry Muffins (with video) I’ve always wanted to try making blueberry muffins but never seemed to be able to get the texture right. They would either turn out rubbery, tough, tasteless or dry. Then I found this recipe …

Prepare ahead for possible emergencies Singapore in February 2020, during the early days of Covid-19: Newspapers, the tv and social media were rife with visuals of overcrowded supermarkets, overflowing trolleys, near empty supermarket shelves and long lines for the cashier. Shoppers 'mobbed' the shops after the government announced that the emergency alert level had been raised to DORSCON (Disease Outbreak Response System Condition) Orange....

How To Avoid Panic Buying Prepare ahead for possible emergencies Singapore in February 2020, during the early days of Covid-19: Newspapers, the tv and social media were rife with visuals of overcrowded supermarkets, overflo…

A very simple, kid-friendly recipe that is very quick to put together. Only five ingredients and no mixer needed. Not only can you eat it as a snack, it is also suitable as a quick breakfast -- it is made of cornflakes after all. Honey Joys has its origins in Australia where it is a popular snack and party food. In Malaysia and Singapore, this treat is known as honey cornflakes or "cornflake madu", popular among the Malay community during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Al-Fitr)....

Honey Joys (Cornflakes Cookies) A very simple, kid-friendly recipe that is very quick to put together. Only five ingredients and no mixer needed. Not only can you eat it as a snack, it is also suitable as a quick breakfast & #8212…

A quick way to make basic brownies, all in one bowl.

Easy Brownies Mix everything in just one bowl. Using a large microwavable mixing bowl cuts down on the washing-up, though you can still use separate bowls if you wish. This basic recipe yields the proper sort of…

Watch the video with step-by-step instructions on how to knit a hat using a knitting loom.

How to loom knit a tiny hat (with video tutorial) Ever heard of loom knitting? It’s just knitting without using regular knitting needles. And it’s a lot less complicated. A knitting loom is basically a frame made of plastic, wood, meta…

Want a way to germinate seeds and transplant your seedlings with greater success?

Starting seeds in peat pellets Growing plants from seeds can be more satisfying than buying whole potted plants from the garden shop, but it can be a bit more challenging and requires a lot of time, resources and patience. In th…

A spicy, tangy, sweet and savoury stir-fry dish with a healthy balance of protein and vegetables. Cornflour in the marinade helps to make the chicken morsels tender and silky. Pineapple chunks and bell pepper give added crunch. INGREDIENTS: 800g chicken cubes from thigh or breast meat 1 tsp salt for marinade 1 tbsp turmeric powder ½ tsp ground black pepper…...

Chicken In Spicy Pineapple Sauce A spicy, tangy, sweet and savoury stir-fry dish with a healthy balance of protein and vegetables. Cornflour in the marinade helps to make the chicken morsels tender and silky. Pineapple chunks and …

I like to use bell peppers in stir-fries, pasta and noodle dishes and many other recipes. Whenever I cut bell peppers for cooking, I tend to find a lot of seeds in them that I would throw away. Now that I'm interested in balcony gardening, I realised that I could grow this plant and have a steady supply of bell peppers as and when I need them in the future....

Growing Bell Peppers in Pots I like to use bell peppers in stir-fries, pasta and noodle dishes and many other recipes. Whenever I cut bell peppers for cooking, I tend to find a lot of seeds in them that I would throw away. Now…

When I first bought my Thai Chilli plant, it already a good number of chillies on it. In fact, their vibrant colours were what attracted me to the plant in the first place. I use the chillies for cooking -- among other dishes, my Fried Fish in Miso Sauce....

My Thai Chilli Plant Fruiting Again When I first bought my Thai Chilli plant, it already a good number of chillies on it. In fact, their vibrant colours were what attracted me to the plant in the first place. I use the chillies for c…

You don't need a backyard to grow your own vegetables. Just a few pots in your HDB balcony or corridor would be a good start for a small indoor farm.

My Starter Balcony Garden I choose to start off my balcony garden with a few potted plants that I bought from a gardening centre and a supermarket. Thai Chilli (Capsicum Frutescens) Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Pandan (Pa…

Coasters are an effective way to protect your tabletop from coffee rings.

Plastic Canvas Coaster (with Video Tutorial) A quick and easy weekend project. Stitching on plastic canvas does not require special sewing skills. With just some basic supplies, you can create a lot of decorative or useful items in a minimal …

Looking for a good alternative to alcohol when cooking?

Beef Stew Halal Version (without wine) There are many versions of Western style beef stew on the Internet, but many of them contain wine. Most websites will say, you can use beef stock as a substitute. But beef stock does not contain th…

Welcome to Ladle and Thread, where I will be sharing tried and tested recipes made with simple and halal ingredients, as well shortcuts for the busy home cook.
There will also be posts on balcony gardening for the apartment dweller, which will focus on decorative plants as well as edible crops that can be grown in sunny Singapore.
For more laid back weekends, there will simple but fun hand crafts that use ready-made or upcycled materials, perfect as gifts or home decor.