
'It's impossible to pinpoint a certain specific cuisine to one region, so when people ask me what type of food is Singaporean, I simply reply with "the delicious type". Southeast Asian cuisine is a proud mix of migrants and influences from all across Asia, which fuses together to create something even greater than the original.'Meaning 'to eat' or 'dinner time' in Malay, in Makan, rising star Elizabeth Haigh draws together recipes that have been handed down through many generations of her family, from Nonya to Nonya, creating a time-capsule of a cuisine. Growing up, it was through food that Elizabeth's mum demonstrated her affection, and the passion and love poured into each recipe is all collated here; a love letter to family cooking and traditions.Recipes Nonya-spiced braised duck stewpickled watermelon and radish saladbeef rendangSingapore chilli crabfried tofu with spicy peanut sauce spicy noodle soupnasi goreng (spicy fried rice)Miso apple pie... and many more!Adapting these traditional recipes to ensure ingredients are easily sourced in the West, Elizabeth brings a taste of Singapore to your own kitchen.
by Elizabeth Haigh
Color Block Life, printed calendar-style (spine on top) for our left-handed colorists, is a different approach to coloring books. Here you'll find a combination of exceptionally detailed compositions and simpler, story-telling images, inspired by real life and a love of design. This collection establishes a unique aesthetic and encourages colorists to interact with the grab some sharp colored pencils and look for hidden patterns, choose your own wild color schemes, or just meditate, all while creating a beautiful, standalone work of art. Find more creations and chat with the @elizabitcrusher