There are just some dishes that are so evocative of childhood. Growing up, whenever I was sick, I was fed Chinese rice porridge either on its own or in combination with simple, easily digestible dishes like steamed egg. I’ve always loved the warm silky texture of the egg and the feeling of a warm, full … More Steamed Egg with Pork Mince
I have two crabby gangs…no it’s nothing to do with the mood or demeanor of these ladies, it’s the fact that we all adore eating crab. Crab is one thing hubs and I don’t see eye to eye on – he is ever so obliging and will happily bring me to eat crab but he … More Crab Omelette Lettuce Cups
So I feel like a new person. After having weathered Covid-19 it’s nice to have energy back. I can’t imagine what it is to live with long Covid because the first few days of the illness I felt like a truck ran over me. But I was fortunate not to have fever and in fact … More Low Carb Fried Beef Noodles
Dad just celebrated his 84th birthday! It was a rather muted celebration because mum has Covid-19 and we couldn’t have visitors over. We ordered a special parents’ set lunch from Putien and he really enjoyed that. I’m thankful that he has an amazing appetite and really loves his food. He’s always been very adventurous food-wise, … More Low Carb Ipoh Hor Fun
The world is a strange place. The latest kerfuffle in Singapore is that Malaysia is stopping exports of fresh chicken. Given that Malaysia supplies 1/3 of Singapore’s fresh chickens, this has been a seismic upset in the local food scene. After all, Singapore’s iconic dish is Hainanese chicken rice…you need fresh chicken to make the … More Low Carb Chicken Tenders
So I’ve been on a nomadic marketing journey because my regular market in Whampoa is under renovation. The last time Whampoa market was closed it was under rather unfortunate circumstances as there was a Covid-19 cluster among the stall holders. I think the market was closed for 2-3 weeks only but I was already rather … More Miso Cod
I love random stuff in supermarkets. It was marketing day – I usually go to the wet market as well as a supermarket every Friday – it’s once a week massive grocery shopping that provides enough fodder for the week. D and I have a drill – she picks up all the ingredients needed for … More Salmon Head Zoodle Soup
There’s a bit of a new fad in town. In case you didn’t notice it, the 板面 (handmade noodle) stalls have started selling spinach and pork soup. Most times if I do eat at food courts and hawker centers I will choose a fish soup without noodles to keep things low carb, but the spinach … More Spinach and Meatball Noodle Soup
It’s been a while since I have posted any recipes and it’s not that I haven’t been cooking but truth is I haven’t done anything very new or post-worthy. I mean I have been doing fun stuff but nothing original of my own. Like FINALLY mastering poached eggs (yes they are not that difficult to … More Salmon and Burrata Salad
Kid#2 adores pork carnitas. Although she stays in hostel she would willingly come home just to have this dish. She loves the well flavored pork and I love making it too as it is pretty effortless. I usually serve the carnitas with lettuce as a wrap and a side of pico de gallo. It works … More Pork Carnitas Remake
Still Feeling Peckish 