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If you can’t go to Singapore, let Singapore and kaya toasts come to you

October 25, 2015 by Tropical Foodies

Kaya

How? But, how? you may wonder. The answer is a 4-letter word: Kaya.

Kaya (which means rich in Indo/Malay, thanks Intan for the translation :)), is ubiquitous in Singapore. It is usually served on a butter-lathered toast. Have a bite of kaya toast, and you will taste the richness and beauty dreams… 

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Filed Under: Coconut

A fragrant bake-less treat for hot days– Coconut Rocks

September 9, 2013 by Tropical Foodies

Coconut cookies_final

Name: Coconut Rocks
Foodie: Elodie
Eaten in: Caribbean and Africa
Category: Traditional

Let me begin by saying that I rarely like coconut in a “processed” form. I much prefer to enjoy the fruit as removed from its hard shell, than being surprised by its presence in cookies or other baked goods. However, somehow I thought I faintly remembered liking these little treats when I was younger, and so I gave them a try. Well the result is that, while I absolutely loved the fragrant smell… 

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Filed Under: Coconut Tagged With: Coconut, Dessert

A heavenly choco-orange mousse which makes surviving with multiple food allergies easy…

July 8, 2013 by Tropical Foodies

Name: Orange chocolate mousse
Foodie: Gen

Ever since I was diagnosed celiac and lactose/casein intolerant, life has been tough on the dessert side. Basically I have been avoiding small bakeries, closing my eyes and holding my breath when walking by pastry shops, and declining invitations to eat in restaurants where I know looking at the dessert menu will make me miserable. … 

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Filed Under: Coconut, Lactose free / Casein free Tagged With: Chocolate, Coconut, Gluten-free, Lactose free / Casein free, Orange

Banana fritters in coconut batter

February 3, 2013 by Tropical Foodies

Banana coconut fritters_TF
 N ame: Banana coconut fritters
Eaten in: Thailand
Foodie: Linda

Some days, you just have to make a whole plate of  banana fritters to eat all by yourself… Or … 

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Filed Under: Banana, Coconut Tagged With: Banana, Coconut, Dessert

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