If I had to rank my favourite CNY snack of all time, I think cornflake cookies might come up tops. I don’t know what it is about cornflakes in baked goods that makes them so addictive. I haven’t been able to stop nibbling on these crunchy, sweet, salty, nutty, buttery bits of goodness ever since I made … Continue reading
Being mum and main caregiver to a one year old means I have a lot less time to experiment with new recipes and flavours these days. In the past year, the only time I can do anything productive is when my son naps. So when nap time is short and unpredictable (as they always are!), I turn … Continue reading
All hail Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa)… it is after all “The International Year of the Quinoa”, as declared by The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Which probably explains why it’s currently sold out in many grocery stores that have no idea when new stock is coming in. Now you might be wondering, keen-what?!? How did … Continue reading
Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance amongst Asians. In fact, according to a study by the National University of Singapore (NUS), it is estimated that a whopping 95% of Singaporean Chinese suffer from lactose intolerance! For the uninitiated, lactose intolerance is a dietary condition that results from the body’s inability to digest foods … Continue reading
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing turns out according to plan because of the surprises life throws at you? Well, this morning was one of those mornings. I had intended to sleep in today after a very hectic weekend, but no… my neighbour decided to repair his roof. Since the incessant … Continue reading
Chocolate chip cookies are like best friends: They give you a warm hug whenever you meet, cheer you up when you’re down, are always there around the corner, and even if you haven’t seen them for a while, it doesn’t take long to remember why you love them the moment you do. The thing about … Continue reading
It’s Earth Hour this Saturday and everywhere around the world, organizations and people are pledging to turn their lights out as an act of commitment toward earth-keeping. This year, Earth Hour’s ‘I Will If You Will’ campaign encourages people to take their environmental action beyond the hour in the form of a dare. In order … Continue reading
