Nesting has got to be one of the Most Exciting parts of adulting (mortgage, loan repayment not so much). Instead of blowing cash on lattes or avocado toasts, it's nice to put the sensible cap on and have something more permanent in our lives.

I was at a loss at fir...

~The naughtiest girls are always the most angelic-looking ones ~ Anon

Chapter 1

What are the characteristics of a Rooster?

They are wildly rambunctious, outspoken, ear-shatteringly loud, fiercely loyal, protective of their loved ones...just all round lovely to be with.

(We...

Looking at some old homes around my neighbourhood, I realised I once lived in an era of a single-car household, where we would huddle around a television the size of a modern day laptop. And when a movie scene turns into a sob fest, we would pass tissue rolls around to...

Chinese cooks are adept at manipulating the intensity of fire. There is almost a mathematical rhythm to using searing heat to release aroma and then snuffing it with the wok lid on to allow trapped heat to finish off the dish.

Add all your ingredients into the jar. Heat oil until it's hot (test by dipping a  chopstick to see if bubbles form around it, if yes, it's hot enough).

Pour oil into the jar. That's it. Let it cool, then store in the fridge. 

Szechuan peppercorns - 2 tsp
Black pepp...

A friend once remarked that chicken feet look like tiny baby hands. Ok never mind that, let's expunge that image out of your imagination. Chicken feet will give your broth an amazing richness in texture and flavour.

Making chicken broth is easy and very handy to have ar...

I have been working on my special project for about a year now and I am so proud, scared and excited that it is coming to fruition…soon!

Am sharing behind-the-scenes in this post. I can’t even begin to tell you how many bak choys and leeks I have used.

Behold, the advanc...

The False Start & The Adventure

Before Sydney, we had spent a few days in Melbourne with relatives. Needless to say, we were treated to sumptuous meals every day.

Exhibit A

 Exhibit B

Am really grateful to my cousins for treating my husband and I to this royal banquet whic...