It’s been an interesting week. A lot of mixed feelings. Kid #1 will start his 2 years of National Service today – a huge milestone in any young Singaporean man’a life. A lot of thoughts running through my head…where did my baby go? Will he annoy his officers by talking back to them? How will … More Low Carb Beef Brisket Sandwiches
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’m starting to declutter. I realized that I have way too many cookbooks…maybe more than 50? Most of these exist because I read recipes for relaxation and when I go on a trip, I often pick up a cooking magazine for the road. And if I go to a country with cuisine that is unfamiliar … More Instant Pot Prawn Noodle Soup
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
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
Entertaining is super easy with the Instant Pot. I was hosting a bunch of people and had prepared laksa which is a kind of curry noodle for them, then suddenly remembered that kid#2 was going to be at home for dinner as well and she NEVER ever eats spicy stuff. So although it seemed a … More Instant Pot Low Carb Vietnamese Chicken Pho
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
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 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
Still Feeling Peckish 