tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post972031430145130106..comments2024-03-07T04:58:07.400-06:00Comments on Malaysian Meanders: Glimpsing the Past along Penang's Warehouse RowMichele {Malaysian Meanders}http://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-16416062474669057942018-01-30T21:19:30.282-06:002018-01-30T21:19:30.282-06:00I miss the chicken soup and the ikan pari Assam pe...I miss the chicken soup and the ikan pari Assam pedas with ladies fingers which my dad used to buy when I was growing up in Penang. I never went into Sia Boey itself, though, as it wasn't exactly the nicest of places, so reading about it in your article gives a new perspective. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-28462528253761497872017-12-25T23:21:33.121-06:002017-12-25T23:21:33.121-06:00HI MAY I KNOW THE SHOP NAME WHICH SELLING WHEAT MO...HI MAY I KNOW THE SHOP NAME WHICH SELLING WHEAT MOLASSES? THANK YOU.Pheiwen Ongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-40979246566953121952014-07-09T11:08:51.638-05:002014-07-09T11:08:51.638-05:00goodgoodgwenhttps://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-44294919673198212842013-09-23T08:57:23.210-05:002013-09-23T08:57:23.210-05:00Nice blog and telling in a beautiful way thanks fo...Nice blog and telling in a beautiful way thanks for share this blog. <a href="http://www.div-ent.com" rel="nofollow">Cold storage warehouse Chicago</a>Send Flower Pakistanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201527870889773578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-47811943745375228072013-05-04T05:33:14.243-05:002013-05-04T05:33:14.243-05:00What a fascinating glimpse into a world far remove...What a fascinating glimpse into a world far removed from mine. My daughters would love this area, too, I think, esp. my youngest - who love to nibble dried fish (and worryingly, sachets of sugar).Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-61252485344554049682013-05-03T10:31:13.622-05:002013-05-03T10:31:13.622-05:00Interesting story nice illustrated with photos.Interesting story nice illustrated with photos.Dick Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680036411158647403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-53851556953607014132013-05-03T04:32:38.366-05:002013-05-03T04:32:38.366-05:00I was also curious about what the wheat molasses t...I was also curious about what the wheat molasses tastes like but not enough to buy a gigantic tin of it.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-78572866287570820282013-05-03T04:31:41.689-05:002013-05-03T04:31:41.689-05:00They use the wheat molasses to make rojak sauce wh...They use the wheat molasses to make rojak sauce which is then poured over fruit for a dessert. Rojak sauces is made with molasses, chillis, fermented shrimp paste, soy sauce, sesame seeds and peanut butter. It actually sounds like something Filipinos might like.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-70165232039308476122013-05-03T04:23:19.273-05:002013-05-03T04:23:19.273-05:00I was wondering the same thing about the telephone...I was wondering the same thing about the telephone.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-61443980974343973422013-05-03T04:22:49.082-05:002013-05-03T04:22:49.082-05:00I think that in the USA, eggs are washed which rem...I think that in the USA, eggs are washed which removes the natural protective coating that blocks bacteria, etc. from permeating the egg shell. They don't wash here, so it's supposed to be okay to leave them out.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-58617682487623505762013-05-03T04:21:21.482-05:002013-05-03T04:21:21.482-05:00I used to eat dried, shredded cuttlefish (squid) a...I used to eat dried, shredded cuttlefish (squid) as a snack when I was a kid. Still, this place was a little bit of an olfactory overload for me. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-41610520058330786782013-05-02T21:15:08.406-05:002013-05-02T21:15:08.406-05:00What a fascinating look at the foods. I can't ...What a fascinating look at the foods. I can't imagine how awful one would smell after cutting up fish all day. Great shot of the egg man. I always wonder why we need egg refrigeration when you never see them refrigerated in developing countries - wonder if there is a higher incidence of salmonella?Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-23041287600186404252013-05-02T19:50:12.683-05:002013-05-02T19:50:12.683-05:00I've never heard of wheat molasses. Wonder if ...I've never heard of wheat molasses. Wonder if it tastes like the cane molasses I'm used to. <br />I always find it interesting how similar foods are used in different countries and the processes -- like cleaning the rice and the unrefrigerated eggs - that remain. Interesting stuff.InsideJourneyshttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-21545131653100253262013-05-02T15:27:43.353-05:002013-05-02T15:27:43.353-05:00I love stuff like this! I wonder why the giant tin...I love stuff like this! I wonder why the giant tins of peanut butter are branded with a telephone?Average Travellerhttp://averagetraveller.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-8930817610706093822013-05-02T13:21:31.885-05:002013-05-02T13:21:31.885-05:00I remember these specialized stores in the Philipp...I remember these specialized stores in the Philippines and we had a few in Guam too. You've piqued my curiosity with wheat molasses. I wonder what the uses are. Thank goodness there's no Smell-o-Rama because I know that fishy smell all too well every time I visit an Asian store around here. I'm with Marisol, love those dried squid.Mary {The World Is A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-67223500049779897902013-05-02T11:51:07.373-05:002013-05-02T11:51:07.373-05:00The egg delivery was very interesting. Why do we ...The egg delivery was very interesting. Why do we think we need to refrigerate eggs? Not sure I'm wild about dried fish!Debbie Beardsley @ European Travelistahttp://www.europeantravelista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-37655557506821868042013-05-02T10:46:00.133-05:002013-05-02T10:46:00.133-05:00Really enjoyed seeing your photos and hearing abou...Really enjoyed seeing your photos and hearing about this old part of Penang. That is such an old-fashioned spot, hope it is retained as is. And I need one of those tins of peanut butter!Seana- Sydney, Kids, Food + Travelhttp://www.seanasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-5323414131700182072013-05-02T06:21:08.371-05:002013-05-02T06:21:08.371-05:00I love the sound of restoring the old open air mar...I love the sound of restoring the old open air market building and the canal. Hope it all works out well. I love the motorbike egg deliverer. Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-57856963048449871092013-05-02T02:28:31.322-05:002013-05-02T02:28:31.322-05:00Interesting place to visit... I like to eat dried ...Interesting place to visit... I like to eat dried fish and shrimp...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-1813843390800648642013-05-01T19:45:05.763-05:002013-05-01T19:45:05.763-05:00Michelle, even without a smell-o-rama over the int...Michelle, even without a smell-o-rama over the internet, I could smell those dried seafood as soon as I saw your photos. Ha! Ha! I actually liked those dried stuff, especially dried squid, when growing up in the Philippines. You just made me miss them:)<br />Anyway, I hope to make it to Penang someday. I know it's an interesting place and I know that the food there is heavenly. My favorite Malaysian restaurant here In New York City is called Penang!Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-13572332007310550842013-04-22T03:54:25.371-05:002013-04-22T03:54:25.371-05:00Hi, we are foodpanda.my, a food delivery website w...Hi, we are foodpanda.my, a food delivery website which has just started delivering in Penang and would like to extend you a voucher for you to try out our services. Tried finding your email around but was unable to find. Do get back to me so that I can send you the voucher :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-70374303388686651532013-04-14T23:51:30.350-05:002013-04-14T23:51:30.350-05:00It really is a walk through the past isn't it....It really is a walk through the past isn't it.The Yum Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401523207811915718noreply@blogger.com