I never expected to have to cook so much on holiday. We’ve been on the road holidaying in New Zealand. In our usual dysfunctional and last minute planning we booked this holiday too late and at peak season (yes for some reason we’ve always done our family holidays over Christmas and the New Year). … More Low Carb Seafood Chowder
Ok I know everyone is in the thick of Christmas feasting. And it’s really hard not to indulge with so much wonderful food around. But that’s why I really love cooking for occasions like Christmas – I have full control of the menu and a carb nazi like myself can make sure all … More Asparagus with Hon-shimeiji Mushroom Topping
I absolutely and utterly love turkey leftovers. Which is why I usually upsize the turkey to make sure that there are plenty of leftovers because the kids can’t get enough of turkey stew, turkey sandwiches and turkey pot pie…I was actually thinking of making a turkey chilli this year but whoops, there wasn’t enough leftover … More The day after Turkey Stew
I am in a Christmas mood. It is pretty satisfying to have finished all the Christmas gift wrapping as well as the Christmas cooking earlier this year (since we had our family Christmas dinner earlier than usual). Last night, kid#2 and I walked down Orchard Road to see the lights. It was an unfamiliar feeling … More Low Carb Cranberry Cheesecake
There is nothing as awesome as a homemade turkey. Kid #2 and I were having a conversation about what we were looking forward to for Christmas and we both unanimously agreed that turkey was the one thing we wanted for Christmas dinner. Turkey that has been pre-roasted and store bought is plain awful. And the … More Bacon and Sage Roast Turkey
Ok this one is absolutely decadent. Cauliflower mash is already wonderful as it is, but cheesy and creamy cauliflower mash like this is mind-blowingly good. Most people are really surprised when they have cauliflower mash because there isn’t the weird and slightly pungent smell of fresh cauliflower. I happen to think it is better … More Sour Cream and Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
The Christmas feasting has begun! Just had a dinner for colleagues tonight which was a great excuse to cook and make merry. Christmas is a season where temptations abound but it is possible to keep the feasting relatively healthy. Of course I love it that I get to have people over and to flex … More Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
It has been a truly breathless couple of weeks. I always forget how busy it is around Christmas. Yesterday I got off work about 7 pm and dashed to Great World City to catch up on Christmas shopping. The Esprit salesman was really amused to see me wielding my Christmas gift list. Luckily … More Comforting Chinese Chicken Soup
Still Feeling Peckish 