I am barely catching my breath after Christmas and now Chinese New Year is around the corner! Did anyone else notice how Chinese New Year songs and snacks started filling supermarket aisles the day after Christmas?!? I wanted to scream ‘At least let me have 12 days of Christmas!’ But no, there is absolutely no time … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I made a cheesecake. But I recently made some for a friend’s wedding party and it had me wondering why I don’t make it more often! Cheesecakes are easy – crush biscuits to form the crust, then mix everything together and pour it into the pan – and they’re also delicious. … Continue reading
For some reason, I’m always associated with chocolate. Whenever my birthday rolls around, I go on a chocolate binge because I have friends who would treat me to chocolate cakes, bring me to chocolate cafes, and yes, even chocolate buffets. This year my hubby surprised me by bringing me to a cheese and chocolate buffet … Continue reading
Christmas is round the corner again. This time last year, I was frantically trying to pull together my 12 days of Xmas Recipes (which you can also make this year for Christmas!) This year, however, I decided not to work myself up into a frenzy and focus instead on giving more than receiving. Next week, I’ll be going … Continue reading
Growing up in an Asian home in Singapore, convection ovens were considered a luxury and not a necessity. Which was why going to Grandma’s house to bake cookies as a child was always a special treat in every way, and why those rare occasions still live fondly in my memories. Microwave ovens, however, are ubiquitous. And while … Continue reading
If you have never been to or even heard of Singapore… here’s a crash course. It is a small island city (710 square km to be exact) situated 1 degree north of the equator, with more than 5 million people cramped into it. It is home to the biggest man-made ferris wheel, the world’s largest aquarium, the best … Continue reading
I love nature and I love the idea of growing your own food. But I must confess that I do not have a green thumb. So when my neighbour, who is a member of the Singapore Gardening Society (I didn’t even know there was one!), recently took pity on our barren garden; I got really … Continue reading
