Month: May 2016

Amazin’ Graze Nuts!

Hello everyone,

Here’s a quick and healthy set of snacks you can pick up that’s gluten-free:

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Daisy’s favourite flavour of two possible gluten-free options!

Amazin’ Grazes nuts! Now, as delicious as they are, be careful and check the ingredients, as not all their products are gluten-free.

Here’s my fave, though: Five Spice Tamari Nut Mix! Super addictive but still okay, because it’s got healthy walnuts! They have another nut mix – a glazed orange flavour made with molasses.

Available at some yoga studios and health food stores, but also at Publika’s Ben’s Grocer.

Peace from Hyderabad,
Daisy

Bijan (Bukit Bintang) $$$ 17/20

Hello Friends and Health Food Enthusiasts,

Greetings from Hyderabad! I will be posting on my gastronomic adventures here in India soon, but before that, let me quickly post on an old favourite: Bijan. As far as fine Malay dining goes, this place is probably the best! An added bonus is that they are allergy-conscious as well – they cater to an expatriate and tourist crowd.

Let’s start with this: the food is intricate, spicy and delicious! You’ll find all your typical labour-intense Malay dishes: rendang, otak-otak, ayam panggang, nasi lemak.

Most dishes are gluten-free, and the waitstaff are generally well-informed about allergies. They also go to great lengths to modify recipes for you!

On a cool night, it is beautiful to sit outside in the candlelight, sip a fresh coconut, and enjoy some local delicacies!

From left to right: grilled prawns, pucuk paku (ferns) with garlic, nasi lemak, and (above) mango kerabu salad. My absolute favourites! What's missing from the picture is the fresh coconut!
From left to right: grilled prawns, pucuk paku (ferns) with garlic, nasi lemak, and (above) mango kerabu salad. My absolute favourites! What’s missing from the picture is the fresh coconut!

Bijan

Website: http://www.bijanrestaurant.com/index.html

  • Allergy friendly: ****
  • Taste: *****
  • Atmosphere: Calm, peaceful, quiet ****
  • Service: ****
  • Cost: $$$ Dishes range from RM30+ to RM100+ for entrees

Peace,

Daisy