I can never forget my dia-versary (diabetes anniversary) because it happens to fall on my dad’s birthday. Anniversaries help us to take stock, remember and to know how far we’ve come. So four years on, I confess that insulin-dependent diabetes is very much a part of life for me. Notice I didn’t say it was … More Happy 4th Dia-versary to me
I love farmers markets. For someone who lives in a city where there is the barest of agriculture and the majority of food is imported, the freshness and range of produce is mind-boggling. I was recently in San Francisco and besides doing the requisite open top bus tour and visit to the Golden Gate Bridge, … More Instant Pot Beef Mole
There are some moments that my Asian belly just craves soup. I just came back from a retreat in Malaysia, where the hotel was wonderful and the buffet meals were crazy good. Those of us in the committee agreed that the hotel was the best we had ever stayed in for all the years we … More Instant Pot Sup Buntut (Indonesian Oxtail Soup)
So apparently it’s the 75th anniversary of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series. I, like many of my generation, grew up with Julian, Dick, Anne, George (never Georgina) and Timmy the dog. Apart from the riveting adventures that seemed to mark every one of their holiday breaks, the books gave a glimpse into a dated plethora … More Instant Pot Mustard Pulled Pork
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged a recipe – this was somewhat out of my control as I have been travelling. Hubs had his dream golf trip to Pebble Beach, and I had the perks of being the accompanying person to drive the buggy, take pictures of the guys posing with their golf clubs … More Instant Pot Vegetable Curry (Sayur Lodeh)
My family knows this and some of my friends do too…I LOVE cooking on holidays. This trip to San Franscisco was actually so dear hubs could play golf in Pebble Beach, and I was just planning to come along to chill and relax. Of course for me it’s the ultimate relaxation to potter around in … More Spaghetti Squash and Spicy Meat Sauce
I’ve always joked that my kids are not true blue Singaporeans. They are generally averse to spicy food and hate durians, which is completely appalling to most South East Asians, let alone food-obsessed Singaporeans. I’ve nonetheless been gently ruthless in trying to change their palates. When kid #1 was younger I actually gave him a … More Low Carb Instant Pot Japanese Curry
Why is Easter linked to eggs? Apparently the tradition of Easter eggs was brought into the United States by immigrant Germans. Possibly it was the idea of new life that is the message of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday, and out new lives in Christ as a result. Needless to say, there was a Willy … More Low Carb Curry Egg Mayo Handroll
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
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
Still Feeling Peckish 