Three generations of pineapple tart makers: Perkins (left) and Khairaiti (right) get help from young Ashlynn. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
It’s nearing Christmas, and Jeanette Joyce Perkins’ home in Kuala Lumpur is bursting with activity. The sounds of South Korean band BTS’s Butter (Holiday Remix) is playing from her smartphone, and the smell of freshly baked pineapple tarts wafts from her kitchen, filling the air.
The spacious apartment has been decked out for Christmas, with festive ornaments and other adornments in this year’s Christmas colour theme of silver, white and red. There is an array of sweet treats neatly arranged in a three-tier serving tray and she’s spruced up her table decorations with a tasteful centrepiece.
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The magic of Christmas
Three generations of pineapple tart makers: Perkins (left) and Khairaiti (right) get help from young Ashlynn. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Dr Reena playfully puts on a Christmas hat on her husband Dr Samuel as little Christopher looks on.
The Oommens add the final touches to their home for Christmas.
Perkins is looking forward to sharing her homemade tarts with loved ones.
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Christmas is all about family togetherness.
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Dr Samuel and his wife Dr Reena are looking forward to spending Christmas with their grandkids, Christopher and Ashlynn.
Spending Christmas with the family is all about love, peace and happiness.
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