Have you ever had to urgently feed a crowd of people? This happened recently when we were having a potluck and discovered that the majority of the guests had decided to bring cupcakes, cupcakes and more cupcakes. Of course, someone like kid#2 would have been in pure heaven to live on cupcakes alone but the … More Instant Pot Sausage and Bean Pasta Sauce
And now it seems that I have started an Instant Pot craze among my friends. Since I started posting Instant Pot recipes my friends have gradually been won over and I think more than 10 have already invested in their own Instant Pots. I seriously think I should be paid a commission or become a … More Instant Pot Garlic and Sherry Chicken
I have been dreaming of a little herb garden for the longest time. Unfortunately the balcony of my apartment is subject to fierce tropical sunlight and gusty winds thanks to the high floor. Only the hardiest plants survive these conditions and I have not succeeded in growing herbs successfully for the longest time. This weekend … More Low Carb Swedish Meatball Stroganoff
Are you guys tired of my Instant Pot recipes already? I’ve really been having a blast. I think I’ve pretty much figured out the pressure cooking of hearty meat dishes now and these meals are really great for Sunday nights when my kids are usually not keen on going out at night as they are … More Instant Pot Lamb Shanks
Change is the only constant. This post comes in a time of uncertainty – the American elections are ongoing and the winner of the race will be announced next week. Whether Trump or Clinton becomes the next president it is almost certain the world will change. Here in South East Asia we feel the rumbling … More Instant Pot Pulled Pork
It is a really odd season to be in. This is the Deepavali/Diwali weekend, Halloween candy is in the stores and Christmas lights have come out on Orchard Road already. This is a true clash of cultures that is so common in Singapore – it seems sometimes that we do nothing but celebrate festivals the … More Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Beef Brisket
“Why did the chicken cross the road?” “Because it was the chicken’s day off…” I recently cut my work hours significantly to just twice a week in the hospital. So the first working day of my new life, I had a leisurely breakfast, did some reading, followed by a long walk in the park. After … More Roast Chicken and Mushroom Cream Sauce
So I made the mistake of asking kid#1 what he wanted for dinner. Sunday dinner is the one day in the week that I cook for the family, and he knows this is the time I usually experiment with recipes. So kid#1’s request was opportunistic and he knew I wouldn’t hold back from the challenge … More Low Carb Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
So it has finally happened. Zika virus has settled into Singapore, with the discovery of 41 new cases of Zika virus in Aljunied area. It seemed to make an effortless jump from clear across the world and it is here to stay because it’s natural reservoir is the Aedes mosquito that already is responsible for … More Fried Tempeh with Garlic
Today was a proud day for Singapore. Joseph Schooling made both Singapore and Olympic record history with his awesome 100m butterfly swim. It was the first Olympic gold medal ever for our small country and Singaporeans are all blown away by his decisive win today.There must have been a collective roar at 9.17 am Singapore … More Instant Pot Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine
Still Feeling Peckish 