There are some foods that evoke memories. Meatloaf is one dish that immediately brings me back to memories of the kitchen in Fort Lee, New Jersey. I was on a 2 year postgraduate fellowship in Columbia University and had dragged my 3 year old son and infant daughter to the US. With 2 young children … More Instant Pot Low Carb Meatloaf
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
I do love curry. I think I was 8 or 9 when I remember falling in love with the chicken curry at the nasi padang restaurant in the old Rendezvous Hotel. It was a moment of bliss that I still remember clearly to this day – the tanginess of the curry and the creaminess of … More Instant Pot Low Carb Chicken Biryani
And it’s done. The big move is over! The 140 boxes were moved within 3 hours, the boxes unpacked within 48 hours, and every little bit and bob tucked away neatly. This was the craziest house move ever, with the decision made in a week or so and the move executed within 3 months of … More Instant Pot Chicken Zoodle Soup
I love farmers markets. For someone who lives in a city where there is the barest of agriculture and the majority of food is imported, the freshness and range of produce is mind-boggling. I was recently in San Francisco and besides doing the requisite open top bus tour and visit to the Golden Gate Bridge, … More Instant Pot Beef Mole
So apparently it’s the 75th anniversary of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series. I, like many of my generation, grew up with Julian, Dick, Anne, George (never Georgina) and Timmy the dog. Apart from the riveting adventures that seemed to mark every one of their holiday breaks, the books gave a glimpse into a dated plethora … More Instant Pot Mustard Pulled Pork
My family knows this and some of my friends do too…I LOVE cooking on holidays. This trip to San Franscisco was actually so dear hubs could play golf in Pebble Beach, and I was just planning to come along to chill and relax. Of course for me it’s the ultimate relaxation to potter around in … More Spaghetti Squash and Spicy Meat Sauce
I’ve always joked that my kids are not true blue Singaporeans. They are generally averse to spicy food and hate durians, which is completely appalling to most South East Asians, let alone food-obsessed Singaporeans. I’ve nonetheless been gently ruthless in trying to change their palates. When kid #1 was younger I actually gave him a … More Low Carb Instant Pot Japanese Curry
It’s been 2 weeks since helper D went back to the Philippines on her vacation. We’ve been chugging along happily, and no less so because I’ve been blissfully decluttering. I swear the home looks even cleaner and neater than normal, probably because the family is also each chipping in to keep things tidy. Cooking for … More Steamed Egg with Minced Pork
