EDITOR ’ S NOTE
The season of family friends and deliciously moreish food !
The noodle soup laksa is one of Malaysia ’ s iconic dishes — but it takes many names and even more forms . Today , we ’ re talking curry laksa : coconut milk and prawns all the way . Debbie Teoh ( food writer , caterer , and cooking instructor ) taught us how to make Nyonya-style curry laksa in her family ’ s kitchen in Melaka .
Also in this issue , check out the hottest bar in town fixed up with mahjong tiles and tables , Sparrow takes flight as a new cocktail bar to watch , founded by Shawn Chong and Karl Too ( the two pioneering men behind Omakase + Appreciate ) and featuring the talents of bartenders Shirmy Chan and Joel John Timis . Discreetly tucked in a hidden room at the back of the Olfactory Bulb cafe , it ’ s an intimate , chilled-out space that parades the most successfully creative cocktails in Kota Damansara .
For those who love yogurt , be sure to check out our wide range of yoghurt is easily available in most supermarkets , and with such great health benefits and delicious taste to boot , there really isn ’ t a reason not to stock up on these dairy products .
We also travel to Desa Dairy Farm , Mesilau Highland , Sabah this month to uncover the nature and the beauty of Mesilau Highland dairy farm and how the making of the milk product and beside that .
Enjoy this issue ! junievere
June John T . Editor
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