I held out for the longest time. I had steadily refused to buy an air fryer, citing a tiny kitchen that you can’t swing a cat by the tail in. And I refused to get involved in all the Facebook posts that were raving about the Buffalo Air Fryer. But one day I stumbled onto … More Instant Pot Keto Meatballs
I’ve come to a certain point of my cooking life where I cook from and for my memories. When I was in medical school, one of my clinical group mates invited us to his home for lunch. I remember his mother, who hailed from Taiwan, serving us a simple but amazingly well-composed and delectable lunch. … More Braised Napa Cabbage and Dried Scallops
It’s always puzzled me how to make Chinese New Year survivable for my low carb family. Like most Chinese families, the lunar new year is a time for lots of visiting and these home visits are all centered around food. Right after Boxing Day last year I was gobsmacked when I discovered the Christmas decorations … More Low Carb Osmanthus Jelly
Chinese New Year is a tricky time for me. It is a completely carb-laden festival and most meals have hidden and not so hidden carbs. This year helper D asked if I was going to make pineapple tarts – I seriously considered this but even if I made a low carb shortcrust pastry, each portion … More Low Carb Bak Kwa
This was a hilarious weekend – I agreed to accompany hubs as he attended a medical conference and discovered that a couple of my friends were going to be in Bangkok at the same time. I had no plans that weekend other than waking up late in the morning and perhaps doing some mandatory shopping … More Instant Pot Thai Green Chicken Curry
I think my last meal of choice would be soup. They say that Cantonese people love soup and their entire meals are centered around exquisitely composed and double boiled soups…except that I’m not Cantonese…but to me there is nothing more comforting than the sensation of warm soup in the belly. Lately I’ve been meal planning … More Instant Pot Low Carb Fish Chowder
Still Feeling Peckish 