I’ve grown up in an amazingly rich food culture. Singapore is known as one of the food capitals of the world. But I remember a humbler and simpler past. Singapore’s colonial past meant that Western food was part of the culinary offerings available even when I was a child, but local chefs had given these … More Instant Pot Hainanese Oxtail Stew
One of the biggest disservices to health has been the fast food movement. Or perhaps the instant food culture we live in. The memory of instant noodles has somewhat dimmed for me – I can’t believe I used to eat that for breakfast or for quick meals. I always knew that the high salt content … More Instant Pot Curry Chicken Noodles
There are no walls in kids’ playgrounds. I remember the little neighbourhood playground I used to go to in Seletar Hills. The 70s era of playgrounds were simple open spaces with a slide, a roundabout, some swings and a climbing net. Somehow my memories are of endless hours of taking turns on all the playground … More Instant Pot Japanese Beef Curry
National Day is coming up and I’ve been thinking up patriotic celebratory foods! Instant Pot-crazy friend A has come up with an Instant Pot party where we are supposed to bring our Instant Pots and mass cook a potluck while watching the National Day Parade on the telly. I don’t often make desserts – I … More Instant Pot Coconut Creme Brûlée
