COVID-19 has affected daily life in unprecedented ways. It has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide, challenging public health, food systems and livelihoods. Amidst the rapid global spread of Covid-19, many governments enforced country-wide lockdowns, with likely severe well-being consequences. It has led to the deterioration of mental health and health-related behaviours[…]
When it comes to Chinese New Year, many families have their must-have dish to serve for reunion dinner. One favourite dish is braised sea cucumber with fish maw and mushrooms. A gorgeous dish worth waiting a whole year for, it is slow cooked, so the oyster sauce is infused into the ingredients to become a[…]
Whether you are working from home, working in office, a busy mom or staying alone, you still need to eat. Eating out daily may not be friendly to your wallet or health. However, meal prepping and cooking requires time and it may be a luxury that some don’t have. Enter meal prepping; a planning method[…]
When your days are packed with meetings, appointments, errands or if your social calendar is full, sometimes the only time to eat is on the go. Or if you’re a busy mom juggling with work and kids but still need to feed the kids, these quick meals can ease your burden of preparing food without[…]
Every new year, we hear the same old resolutions: work out more, drink more water, learn a new language, etc. However, by February, many of us lose steam and even forget what our resolutions were. Are you making a resolution this year? Although more than half of all resolutions fail, make this year different with[…]
Braised lamb shanks require patience and a few tips to achieve that tender, fall-apart texture, and there is no shortcut to cooking it. It’s a tougher piece of meat that needs some long-term gentle roasting or braising to break down the protein. However, prepping it is easy and requires very little effort to reward you[…]
Whether we’re celebrating a white or a hot sweltering Christmas, one thing that doesn’t change is the requirement for yummy desserts. From hot to cold desserts, sweet or spicy to different shapes and sizes, these holiday desserts sweeten your Christmas experience even if you’re spending the festive season at home. So, lets take a trip[…]
Poultry is one of the most commonly consumed meats in the world. A great source of protein, it is valued for its versatility as it is able to absorb different flavours. The word poultry applies to any winged bird. However, most of the time when you mention poultry, the first thing that comes to mind[…]
The Korean word “jeon” is translated as pancake. However, unlike the usual pancakes eaten for breakfast, Korean pancakes are eaten at all mealtimes as a side dish or as snacks. Korean pancakes are crispy on the outside, soft and moist in the middle and is chockful of fresh lightly cooked vegetables. The pancakes are then[…]
Let’s talk about everybody’s comfort food – potatoes! Universally loved, they are hearty, soft and filling and delicious whichever way you cook them. From mashed to baked, roasted to scalloped, there are endless ways to serve potatoes. Because they are so versatile, they make the perfect side dish, appetizer or main meal for any occasion.[…]