I don’t really talk politics. In this season where elections are probably just a month away, it is not surprising that the high of celebrations for the nation’s 50th year has now swung to the contentiousness of local politics. Yet in some ways I remain relatively sheltered from the heat of vote wrangling. After … More Low Carb Tiramisu
HEALTHY SOUP-TO-GO #2 The Stinking Rose. I’ve always been a little apprehensive of garlic. I know that it is terribly healthy to eat garlic, which, besides warding off vampires (and miscellaneous friends), is also supposed to ward off colds and a variety of ailments. I actually knew someone who would eat fresh chopped garlic straight, … More Roasted Garlic Soup
HEALTHY SOUP-TO-GO #1 Lunch on the go is intrinsic to my life. Work can be breathtakingly busy in the hospital and there is little time to pause. I confess that I am either catching a bite in front of my computer or inhaling a quick wrap in between clinics. Of course not every day … More Sausage and Spinach Soup
I’m really feeling rather chuffed. Someone passed us 2 National Day Parade tickets for tomorrow (woot!). Grateful to hubs and kid#1 for giving me and kid #2 the chance to go – I’ve never been for an NDP before and to get to go for the 50th parade is really a great opportunity. Am … More Low Carb Steak and Ale Pie
It’s the SG50 holiday! It’s Singapore’s 50th birthday and a celebration of how far this little nation has come. Over the 50 years a million things could have gone badly wrong but somehow we get to celebrate the growth and blessings this little city state nation has enjoyed despite all odds. As part of … More Oyster Mee Sua (Noodle Soup)
I’m in the mood for celebration! With National Day coming up just this coming week, and all the picnics and cookouts planned, I’ve got to thinking and craving for the highlight of Singapore life, which is hawker food. I know I blogged before about how to survive low carb hawker fare. Orh Luak or … More Low Carb Oyster Omelette (Orh Luak)
I am always grateful for friends who pander to my love for food and cooking. I remember there was one Christmas where I received 1 bottle of Italian olive oil, 3 bottles of flavoured French olive oil, and 1 bottle of Israeli olive oil. I’m not sure why these friends felt that I was desperately … More Mentaiko Duck Eggs En Cocotte
I married into a non-pork eating family. When people find out, they often wonder aloud if we are keeping kosher or halal, but it is simply because hub’s family was strongly influenced for many years by a close friend who was a Messianic Jew. He singlehandedly wiped out pork from their food repertoire (and eggplant … More Low Carb Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice)
So is it “Chilli” or “Chili” or “Chile”? I was a little confused when writing this post. It turns out that “Chilli” is the British label for this spicy vegetable (genus capsicum, from nightshade family), “Chili” is the American variant in spelling and “Chile” is the Spanish spelling version. In usage however, most people use … More Somewhat Low Carb Ground Beef Chili
“It is said that hobbits have a passion for mushrooms, surpassing even the greediest likings of big people.” – JRR Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring. I have always had an affinity for mushrooms and I remember as a child that I was well known to pick out the mushrooms from Chinese stir fries, … More Low Carb Mushroom Soup
Still Feeling Peckish 