It’s that time of the year again – CNY and a whole load of temptations for low carbers. I confess that I’ve been in a bit of a baking frenzy – I used to make pineapple tarts and various other CNY cookies but now the aim is to make low carb cookies that can help … More Low Carb Yuzu Cookies
Chinese New Year is round the corner. One of the best things about CNY is getting to taste the different dishes that the aunties dish out. These are fiercely protected recipes and these traditional dishes are usually showcased on this special occasion. I’ve never thought of CNY as a holiday because I swear the eating … More Instant Pot Black Vinegar Pigs Trotters
Since getting the Instant Pot, it’s been fun mastering pressure cooking. Although many of my friends refer to it as a “magic” pot, the reality is that understanding the pot and cooking times and various functions is still necessary. For example I always wondered why whole chicken recipes always seemed to deliver on the promise … More Instant Pot Braised Soy Sauce Chicken
Entertaining is super easy with the Instant Pot. I was hosting a bunch of people and had prepared laksa which is a kind of curry noodle for them, then suddenly remembered that kid#2 was going to be at home for dinner as well and she NEVER ever eats spicy stuff. So although it seemed a … More Instant Pot Low Carb Vietnamese Chicken Pho
I can’t help loving soups and congee. Especially when the weather turns cooler and I’ve been nursing a bout of bronchitis. I’ve been on a steady supply of sugar-free lozenges and I’ve had enough of it. I needed something to soothe my wobbly tummy and yet have strongish flavours since I seem to have lost … More Instant Pot Low Carb Seafood Congee
The New Year has kicked off with a busy buzz. I often have people over to my place and today I had my mentoring group over for breakfast and fellowship. Hubs was gifted a small boneless ham, so I decided to glaze it and serve it with applesauce. If I were on my own I … More Low Carb Biscuits
I wonder how many of you out there have made New Year resolutions. New Year is the time where most people take a break from the seasonal feasting and try to turn over a new leaf. Gym membership sign ups and new diets peak at this time of the year. The truth is that I … More Low Carb Cinnamon and Blueberry N’oatmeal
And so I’m finally home and back to my IP…2 weeks away from my baby – how did I bear it??? Greece was great, but there was only that much souvlaki and tzaziki that I could manage. The weather was cold, ranging from 0-10 deg C, and with a sharp wind that cut through us … More Instant Pot Beef Soup
Still Feeling Peckish 