Natural Wild Tragacanth Gum 'Snow Swallow' or Xue Yan is a gum derived from different varieties of sterculia trees. It's actually a sap drained from the root of the plant and the gum dries as it exudes and is then collected. Once rehydrated will increase to about ten times in size and their white stringy, jelly like strands texture resembles that of the much prized and highly valued bird's nest. One thing to take note when cooking this dessert is that the gum is highly soluble in water and cannot be boiled too long. Since it is 'cooling' for our internal organs, the elderlies should take this in moderation and not recommended for nursing mums for the breast milk may cause the baby to purge. Snow Swallow Dessert ~ 天然野生雪燕 Ingredients 8 gm Snow Swallow gums 10 gm red dates 10 gm goji berries 20 gm dried longan Rock or piece sugar to taste 1 litre water Pandan leaves (optional) Method Soak the Snow Swallow gums in plenty of water for at least...
Lovely photos and brought back some memories to me when i went for holiday years back ago.
ReplyDeletePerhaps it's time to go for another holiday...:)
DeleteNice photos ... trust you had a good trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris... I did have an enjoyable and relaxing trip!
DeleteThe black and white photos look very classic. Such colourful macarons!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes there're a variety of macarons in many of the cafes! Not cheap though!
DeleteHi Cheah, I love this carefree places where you can stroll along at your own pace. Am I getting old?
ReplyDeleteOf course not, Kimmy. I do like to stroll along all these places, without a care in the world and enjoying the songs, music, tricks, rendered by the Buskers.
DeleteHi Cheah! I was there just last year December.
ReplyDeleteNice shots and Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Chef. Believe that you too have had a wonderful time there!
DeleteVery nice pictures taken especially those black and white.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann.... just trying out black and white clicks for a change!
DeleteI love those black and white clicks..beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angie! Will post more later!
DeleteNice pics:D looks like taken by a pro!
ReplyDeleteAhem! I'm only using a point and shoot camera! Thanks, Jeannie!
DeleteHi Cheah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this:D
This short peep with these lovely pictures brought back some memories of my last trip to Melbourne.
That was years ago..lol, went for my second honey moon :D
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I'll walk you down memory lane with more clicks of Melbourne soon!
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