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
The first week has passed since our helper D went back for her month-long break in the Philippines. Paradoxically it’s been a really good time for me to declutter the kitchen and my cupboards. It helps that I can do the cleaning at my own pace and reorganize the space according to what I want. … More Instant Pot Low Carb Beef and Mushroom Stew
I’ve always wondered what drives behaviour. Recently I’d also come across some Facebook chat groups where i found quite a few diabetics who know what dietary changes will make their control better but are unwilling to make the change. From one of the comments in a post: “I enjoy food but it’s hard to find … More Low Carb Spinach and Pepperoni Stromboli
I think the Chinese make the term “eating from nose to tail” a commonplace reality. Growing up in a typical Chinese home, it has always been commonplace for different animal parts (including offal, feet and even heads) to feature in everyday dishes. In fact, even as a child, I learned to enjoy dishes like braised … More Instant Pot Braised Beef Shin
There’s something about traveling where after a while you start to miss the flavours of home. It’s been about a week in Barcelona and I’ve had some of the best food here…Botafumeiro was awesome as usual and the little shops with tapas and other kinds of Spanish food have been great. From Botafumeiro – now … More Low Carb Chicken Porridge
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
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
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Every Christmas I entertain over 30 relatives in my squashy apartment – it’s noisy and chaotic but fun and D and I get the kick of big cooking once a year. It does take time and organization – about 2 days of food prep and cooking, not … More Instant Pot Beef and Port Wine Stew
Still Feeling Peckish 