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
I think my last meal of choice would be soup. They say that Cantonese people love soup and their entire meals are centered around exquisitely composed and double boiled soups…except that I’m not Cantonese…but to me there is nothing more comforting than the sensation of warm soup in the belly. Lately I’ve been meal planning … More Instant Pot Low Carb Fish Chowder
I’m not big on breakfast nowadays. Dawn phenomenon makes it hard to manage the morning glucose spikes with breakfast and I actually often skip breakfast or start my meals at noontime when things settle down. But holiday time is a great time to relax and take time to make breakfast. The kids have started to … More Low Carb Breakfast Crepe with Chocolate Sauce
I’m trying to work myself out of a job. On Sunday I didn’t really feel like cooking but then I didn’t really feel like going out. So what better strategy than to make kid#2 cook dinner for the family. I asked her to think up the menu and do some background reading of recipes on … More Kid#2’s Zoodles in Tomato Cream Sauce
The tricky part about traveling is the temptation to have something sweet to end off the meal. I usually carry some low carb chocolate for these trips but truly, there is only so much chocolate one can eat and I was already getting a bit bored of that. Kid#2 has been doing really well holding … More Microwave Blueberry Mug Cake
I recently discovered reverse searing. The principles of reverse searing is beautifully explained by J Kenji Lopez-Alt and I completely fell in love with the method of cooking thick cut steaks. This method turns tradition on its head as most thick cuts of meat or roasts are seared first, followed by oven time, but reverse … More Reverse-Seared Picanha Beef
So yes. I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that Christmas is over and the crazy feasting is done. The refrigerator was stuffed full of leftovers which disappeared surprisingly quickly. I do have 7 people under my roof and everyone with a really hearty appetite! I think it was only my 7 kg ham … More Low Carb Ham Fried Cauliflower Rice
It’s been a really interesting year. Looking back on my roller coaster year I am grateful for the times I’ve been able to retreat to the kitchen and create food and moments that remain significant memories. I’m grateful for Year 4 of low carb lifestyle. I’m grateful that I wake up everyday alive and kicking! … More Recipe Roundup 2017
Still Feeling Peckish 