Recipe: Laksa Prawn Pancake
Recently, my mum was in hospital for 3 weeks. Having to visit her in the hospital almost every day caused me to stop cooking for the family. Eating out all the time was very daunting for my family and I, so since it was a weekend night and I was not visiting mum, I thought […]
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Recipe: Steamed Chicken Thigh with Essence of Chicken (鸡精蒸滑鸡腿)
As far back as I can remember, one thing I will not miss out on giving my children during their examination periods was Essence of Chicken!! By giving them a dosage of this magical essence, it somehow gave me the assurance and satisfaction that I have helped them to achieve better results!! In recent days, […]
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Food Review: Boufe Boutique Café @ Phoenix Park, Singapore
Known for their uniquely fashioned cakes (notably their unicorn cakes), Boufe Boutique Café is tucked away in a quiet corner of Phoenix Park along Tanglin Road. The café itself maintains the British Colonial exterior of yesteryears. As the location is not as conveniently accessible as some other cafés, it provides a refuge from the rest […]
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Recipe: Trio Eggs Spinach in Superior Broth (上汤苋菜)
Trio Eggs Spinach in Superior Broth is a dish which is so simple and inexpensive to whip up at home. In a restaurant, you will most like pay about S$18.00++ for the dish, whereas at home you will pay much lesser for the ingredients and get a more nutritional dish that is free from artificial […]
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Recipe: Egg Foo Yong (芙蓉蛋)
For as far as I can remember, when we were staying in Kuala Lumpur, each time we ate at Chinese restaurants with my brother-in-law, he will order Egg Foo Yong. Up till today, I’ve always wondered why… But I guess it may be his favourite food. The ingredients for this dish is so versatile that […]
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Recipe: Steamed Herbal Fish (药材蒸鱼)
As a family, we love fish and every now and then you will see a fish dish on our dinner table. If you are like us, check out some of our other fish recipes on our website. I think steamed fish is the best way to savour the freshness, tenderness and silky texture of the […]
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Recipe: Three-Cup Squid (三杯小卷)
I have tasted Three-Cup Chicken many times in Chinese restaurants but have never attempted it at home as I thought that it must be a very difficult dish to cook. In recent times, I have seen some recipes for this dish surfacing and thought it was time to roll up my sleeves and cook it […]
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Recipe: Kung Pao Prawns (宫爆虾球)
I believe most of us have tried Kung Pao Chicken before and love the complex sauce of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavours. The origin of this classic dish is from the Sichuan Province of south-western China and typically includes Sichuan peppercorns. Personally, I like the numbing effect of the Sichuan peppercorns and it makes […]
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Tech Review: LG SK9Y Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review
LG’s latest release for home audio is the SK9Y. The key features of this soundbar includes Dolby Atmos, High Resolution Audio, Sound Up-converting and 4K Pass-through. In addition to that, it also has Chromecast built-in! Brace yourselves audiophiles, is the LG SK9Y Soundbar a game changer for your home theater experience? Watch the video to find out! […]
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Recipe: Steamed Hairy Gourd/Melon with Minced Pork (毛瓜蒸肉馅)
Hairy Gourd/Melon (毛瓜) is also commonly known as Fuzzy Melon, and it has a clear layer of short fuzzy hair on its skin. Do not be put off by its texture as this is a mild, subtly sweet flavoured melon. Many Chinese also believe that, like any other melons, hairy gourd has a cooling effect […]
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