I’m seldom not hungry. The very name of this blog should give you a hint of that…most parts of the day I do think of what has been lined up for the next meal, much like most Singaporeans who literally live to eat. So I knew something was wrong when I was at hub’s medical … More Cold Tofu in Sesame Sauce
I’ve been annoyed for quite a bit. Ever since Christmas, the Instant Pot has been out of stock. Here in Singapore the best place to get the IP is via Amazon UK as the plug and power is exactly correct. I’ve been hankering after the 8L Pot for more than a year already for 3 … More Instant Pot Teochew Braised Duck
I love traveling. The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. – … More Baked Spaghetti Squash
I’m a really simple person and I’m easily pleased. Nothing fills my emotional tank more than the opportunity to potter around a kitchen (any kitchen!) and prepare hot meals. I’ve been travelling quite a bit and I do get a kick cooking in under-equipped kitchens in different countries. I do come extremely prepared however, with … More Pork Ball Porridge
I don’t know if it is about getting older but I find myself craving for some of the more traditional foods for comfort. I’ve always been into soups; something hot in my belly has always given me a warm feeling of wellbeing and sufficiency. So when I had some friends over recently I made duck … More Instant Pot Duck and Salted Vegetable Soup
Chinese steamboat or hot pot 火锅 is an integral part of our food culture. Every Chinese New Year, household stores advertise electric steamboats. I’ve had my trusty steamboat for about 20 years already and it has seen us through many celebratory meals. The wonderful thing about steamboat is that it’s about simmering a whole variety … More Homemade Chinese Steamboat
I held out for the longest time. I had steadily refused to buy an air fryer, citing a tiny kitchen that you can’t swing a cat by the tail in. And I refused to get involved in all the Facebook posts that were raving about the Buffalo Air Fryer. But one day I stumbled onto … More Instant Pot Keto Meatballs
I’ve come to a certain point of my cooking life where I cook from and for my memories. When I was in medical school, one of my clinical group mates invited us to his home for lunch. I remember his mother, who hailed from Taiwan, serving us a simple but amazingly well-composed and delectable lunch. … More Braised Napa Cabbage and Dried Scallops
It’s always puzzled me how to make Chinese New Year survivable for my low carb family. Like most Chinese families, the lunar new year is a time for lots of visiting and these home visits are all centered around food. Right after Boxing Day last year I was gobsmacked when I discovered the Christmas decorations … More Low Carb Osmanthus Jelly
Chinese New Year is a tricky time for me. It is a completely carb-laden festival and most meals have hidden and not so hidden carbs. This year helper D asked if I was going to make pineapple tarts – I seriously considered this but even if I made a low carb shortcrust pastry, each portion … More Low Carb Bak Kwa
Still Feeling Peckish 