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
Ok a disclaimer first. The original recipe for sous vide sio bak (Chinese roast pork) came from the Food Canon’s blog. This already awesome recipe is actually good to go, but I figured that I needed a truly fool proof tweak for a perfectly crispy crackling. The quest for the ultimate roast pork belly is … More Sous Vide Roast Pork Belly
Chinese New Year is round the corner. One of the best things about CNY is getting to taste the different dishes that the aunties dish out. These are fiercely protected recipes and these traditional dishes are usually showcased on this special occasion. I’ve never thought of CNY as a holiday because I swear the eating … More Instant Pot Black Vinegar Pigs Trotters
Since getting the Instant Pot, it’s been fun mastering pressure cooking. Although many of my friends refer to it as a “magic” pot, the reality is that understanding the pot and cooking times and various functions is still necessary. For example I always wondered why whole chicken recipes always seemed to deliver on the promise … More Instant Pot Braised Soy Sauce Chicken
It’s Christmas Day in Greece and I’m missing home. We’ve been traveling around Athens, Delphi and Kalambata for the past week, and had really great souvlaki and grilled seafood, but I don’t know what it is about traveling, I just miss the simplicity of home flavours and perhaps the kind of food we take so … More Instant Pot Turkey Noodle 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
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
Still Feeling Peckish 