Laksa lockdown 2

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Laksa lockdown 2

Marvellous Muffins

As the pandemic turns us all into culinary creatives or kitchen tragics, here are two marvellous muffin recipes from my cheffing pals.

Felix Heng from Singapore is a versatile chef who makes fabulous Peranakan (Straits Chinese) dishes, as well as delicious desserts, cakes and cookies.

I met Felix at a sad occasion, my beloved brother-in-law Alan's memorial.

Felix was Alan's classmate from primary school all through high school and he credits Alan with inspiring him to learn drawing.

Laksa lockdown

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The laksa lockdown.

It looks like the enforced isolation due to the pandemic has turned many of us into culinary adventurers at home.

Whether it's resurrecting Mum's banana bread recipe, trying out Poh's blueberry pancakes or creating your own version of laksa, staying home seems to have unleashed our inner master chefs.

Home schooling also gives parents the opportunity to incorporate maths and science when they cook together with their children.

Never mind the mess; the family that cooks together, eats together and then cleans up together.

Chinese New Year 2020

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Chinese new year 2020

 

Chinese new year starts on Saturday, January 25, and this is the year of the golden rat.

The chinese zodiac has five elements, earth, wood, water, fire and metal, and this year it's the year of the white metal rat.

Birth years of the Rat are 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020.

Some famous rodents include President Kennedy, Scarlett Johansen, Prince Harry, Prince Charles, Eminem, Katy Perry, William Shakespeare, Mozart, Charlotte Bronte, Truman Capote and Mata Hari.

Book review: Cook and Feast by Audra Morrice

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Interview with Audra Morrice on Cook & feast.

Interviewing chef, author and television presenter Audra Morrice was like talking to an old friend.

We share similar interests in both eating and cooking food and are very involved in the media.

In her latest book, Audra says, “Food is very powerful in bringing people together,” and she has happy memories of growing up in Singapore with a very Chinese mother, who came from Sarawak in East Malaysia, and an Indian father.

Father's Day 2019

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Father's Day 2019

Happy Father's Day to all fathers, stepfathers, adopted fathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, fathers-in-law and Dads who are no longer with us.

Enjoy your special day and be pampered by the ones you love, whether they take you out for a beer or two, breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee.

Book review: Bish bash bosh

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Book review

Bish bash bosh

By Henry Firth and Ian Theasby

Published by HQ. RRP$35

Known as the "vegan Jamie Olivers," the authors of Bish Bash Bosh have come up with a stylish book of 140 simple, tasty recipes that will please any vegan or anyone trying plant-based food for the first time.

If you just want to try a meal a week without meat, this book has all the know-how and inspiration you need.

Mother's Day 2019

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Mother's Day 2019

"No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother's love," said Edward Chapin, whose mother loved him dearly.

When I think of my Mum, memories of an idyllic childhood caress me like the cool sea breezes of the beach she brought me to when I was a child growing up in Singapore.

If Mum said we were going to Marine Parade that afternoon I would wolf down my lunch, complete my homework speedily and look for my spade and bucket.

Foolproof roast pork belly

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If you're looking for a delicious meal at Easter, and I don't mean chocolate eggs, try this delicious recipe from Australian Pork.

Foolproof roast pork belly

1kg Australian pork belly

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp flaked salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Remove roast from the packaging and pat dry with paper towel.

    With a small sharp knife, deeply score the rind at 1cm intervals, being careful to not cut into the meat.

    Chinese New Year 2019

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    Year of the Pig

    There are many myths and legends about the year of the pig.

    One of the myths said that the pig was the last to arrive when the Jade Emperor called all the animals for an important meeting.

    Eleven animals arrived for the meeting and just as the Emperor was about to end the meeting, an oink and a squeal announced the arrival of the pig.

    It seemed that the "lazy pig" had become hungry on the way and stopped for a feast, after which he promptly fell asleep and so was the last animal to arrive at the meeting.

    Father's Day 2018

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    Father's Day 2018

    This Father's Day, why not serve him breakfast in bed with this scrumptious recipe from Australian Pork?

    Maple glazed egg and bacon brioche

      4 eggs, at room temperature

      2 tbsp maple syrup

      1 tsp Dijon mustard

      6 rindless Australian bacon rashers, halved

      1/3 cup store-bought hollandaise sauce

      4 thick slices brioche bread, toasted

      50g baby spinach leaves

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