Vinegar Pork Trotters
Ingredients 200g Ginger (pounded) 1 bottle Black Vinegar 375ml water 150g Gula Melaka 1 Pork Trotter (chopped) 1 tbsp Rice Wine 3 slices Ginger 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Method Wash [….]
Articles by Christina
Saying goodbye to my Matt
At 8/12/2020, 1.36am, I am going to sleep now for the last night on my SeaHorse mattress bought almost 10 years ago. To say goodbye to my mattress. To many, [….]
Best rojak at Dover Crescent
This is by far the best rojak that we have eaten. It is near our area, and with ample parking spaces at the multi-storey carpark. The problem with the most [….]
Gluten free macadamia nut bread
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups raw, unsalted macadamia nuts 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 large eggs [….]
Ding Tai Fung Pork Chop Fried Rice
Ingredients (for 1 bowl of fried rice)Shortgrain rice 1 bowl (cooked “hard”)Egg yolk 1Butter 1 TbspHao chi seasoning 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp to taste(substitute with 1 tsp garlic powder [….]
Simple Macarons Recipe
My kids love macarons, well, I think a lot of kids do. Whenever we go out and pass by them, they will always ask me to buy and I will [….]
Homemade Mayonnaise without mixer
INGREDIENTS 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 30 minutes 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil (or a combination), divided 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar or cider [….]
Nyonya Curry Kapitan Paste 娘惹咖喱酱 Copy
I tried this dish made by a friend’s mother and it has the nyonya flavours in it. So I went looking for the recipe. So here is the recipe after [….]
Black Pepper Crayfish Entirely Homemade!
When my husband and I saw crayfish available at our usual fish stall, our eyes lit up. We have been looking for new varieties of seafood to cook in the [….]
One Day Garden Itinerary to Johor Bahru
Today I am going into Johor Bahru for I need to get some supplies. And it starts at 8.45am at the customs. No jam apparently as it is Labour Day [….]
Growing Rockmelons in Singapore HDB
This is my journey in growing Rockmelons in front of my flat. It does not have abundance of sunshine nor does it have a very conducive environment. It has more [….]
Hydroponics transferred to Aquaponics
As my hydroponics setup is along the balcony ledge, the melons are getting too big for the system. Also, they are getting twiny and looking for places to climb. Hence [….]
Pasar Malam in Johor Bahru
I have always liked Pasar malam which means night market when they used to have it in singapore but the contents being sold here in Singapore is more of food [….]
Pasaraya Smart in Johor Bahru
For those who are in the Kota Tinggi area, you may want to head to this big supplier mart Pasaraya Smart. It’s very similar to Bestmart in Bukit Indah area [….]
Using colander as a pot
Hey there, guys! It’s a hack again, and this time it’s using a colander as a pot. A colander is used for draining vegetables and fruits. I was at Index [….]
Yi Jia Seafood Restaurant
Whenever I visit JB nearer to Tuas, I will end up having dinner at this restaurant. They serve a very good variety of dishes and is always crowded. Dish 1 [….]
Bestmart in Johor Bahru
I heard from a friend recently that she was introduced to this market that sells all sorts of food, fruits and vegetables. From the entrance, you will see rows and [….]
‘IKEA’ in Johor Bahru
Recently I went to Aeon Tebrau City and was stopped outside this mall called IndexLivingMall. The minute I stepped in, I think of Ikea. And everything is almost like a [….]
Reliable Car Workshop in JB Mount Austin
Recently I experienced some problems with my car of 9 years, was really loud at the rear seat when I drive. So I decided to bring my car for repair. [….]
DIY Greenhouse
Recently I started to like gardening and together with my neighbour, we started our own gardens outside our flats. In order to protect some of the germinating seeds, it would [….]
Recycling 2 litre milk jug
Occasionally I will buy 2 litre jugs of milk for my kids. When they finished the milk, I always wonder what I can do with the jugs. So I went [….]
Hydroponics Closed System
This is the closed system for hydroponics. To set it up, mix the nutrients into the water and set the Leca and vermiculite into the baskets before setting them in. [….]
Hydroponics setup
This is the first time I’m trying out a hydroponics setup. This setup comes complete with the baskets, sponges, a pump and timer for the water flow. I specifically chose [….]
Homemade Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients1 cup Plain flour, sifted2 tbsp Sugar2.5 tsp Baking powder (I used 0.5 tsp as it was finishing and it turned out fine)1/2 tsp Salt1.25 cup Milk3 tbsps Butter, melted1 [….]
Documents to Bring for Conversion of Vehicle Use
In order for you to make the conversion to Z10 from P10 (personal car), Z10 basically means that it will be converted to private hire use. So do remember to [….]
Converting Personal Car to Uber / Grab
In Singapore, many own a car, and during peak hours when commuting to work, a lot of the cars on the road are only occupied by the driver themselves, and [….]
Trial at Hydroponics Farming
Recently, I started becoming concerned about the food we eat, the vegetables sold in the markets and the pesticides widely used in all the crops. I then started reading up [….]
Dragonfruit Enzyme Drink 红龙珠果酵素
Ingredients1.5kg Pink Dragon Fruit4 Lemons500g Brown sugar MethodRecently, I have started developing my love handles. So I went on the net to search for slimming recipes and exercises desperately. I [….]
Thai Glass Noodle Salad 泰式冬粉沙拉
Ingredients4 Green chillies5-6 Chilli padi, or more if you want it spicier3 cloves Garlic1/2 Yellow onion, cut into think strips1/3 to 1/2 Green LimeSugar, to tasteFish sauce, to taste30g Coriander [….]
Homemade Rosti with Egg and Spinach
Ingredients500g Potatoes, shredded25g Butter2 Eggs2 slices of HamSaltPepper Method Grate the potatoes using a box grater and place on a clean tea towel. Wrapping them in a towel, squeeze out all [….]
Soy and Orange Salmon with Soba and Edamame
Ingredients4-5 Salmon fillets, skinlessOlive oil250g Soba noodles, dried4 tbsp Dark soya sauce2 tbsp Orange juice2 tbsp Mirin2 tsp Sesame oil2 tbsp Sesame seeds1/2 packet EdamameBonito flakes, optional MethodPut edamame into [….]
Nyonya Fish Curry Kapitan 娘惹咖喱鱼
In the previous recipe, I made Nyonya Chicken Curry Kapitan. Last week, I went to Prime Supermarket and bought a whole Batang fish. They fillet the whole fish but cut [….]
Nyonya Curry Kapitan Paste 娘惹咖喱酱
I tried this dish made by a friend’s mother and it has the nyonya flavours in it. So I went looking for the recipe. So here is the recipe after [….]
Ondeh Ondeh
Ingredients250g Glutinous rice flour200ml Pandan juice150g Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar), finely chopped100g Grated coconut (get from wet market and tell them to grate the coconut without the skinPinch of Sea [….]
Balloon Kick
Suitable for : 8 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥♥Development Goal : Leg Strength0-12 months is the best time for the baby to develop the foundation of the strength of [….]
Homemade Night Cream for Dry Skin 自制干性皮肤晚霜
Ingredients1/4 cup Peach kernel oil2 tbsp Extra virgin coconut oil2 tbsp beeswax1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil1 tbsp Shea butter4 drops Essential oil ( I chose Frankincense for its anti-aging properties)
Clap Baby Clap
Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥Development Goal : Hand movementThis game is to develop the baby’s mind in order to coordinate with his hand movement. [….]
Flip Baby Flip
Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥Development Goal : Trunking movementThis game is to enable the baby’s limbs to be flexible and extend the movement of [….]
Homemade Facial Bubble Wash for Dry Skin
Ingredients1 cup Base soap, see recipe here3 drops Lavender essential oil1 tsp Vitamin E oilFoaming bottle MethodI was with my mum at the department store when she was looking for [….]
Kueh Bangkit
Ingredients500g Tapioca starch500g Grated fresh coconut150g Caster sugar2 Egg yolks, medium2-3 Pandan leaves, for extracting the juiceButter, for buttering tray to prevent stickiness MethodThe technique in this recipe is actually [….]
Pineapple Tarts 黄梨塔
Ingredients400g Plain flour50g Corn flour (not corn starch)1/4 tsp Salt280g Unsalted butter, hard3 Egg yolks, beaten3 tbsp Cold water (or iced water)6 tbsp Icing sugar1/2 tsp Vanilla extract1 egg yolk [….]
Pineapple Paste 黄梨果酱
Ingredients2-3 large Pineapples, grated and sieved from juice1/2 Lemon, juice extracted1 Cinnamon stick2 Star anise3 Cloves200-250g Sugar, brown or caster MethodEvery year nearing Chinese New Year, I will want to [….]
Thai Lemongrass Chicken 泰式香炸柠檬草鸡
Ingredients1 kg Chicken midjoints2 tbsp Plain flour3 stalks Lemongrass, sliced thinly4 Lime leaves, just tear into small pieces2 tsp SaltA dash of Black Pepper2 tsp Chicken stockSugar to taste MethodA [….]
Thai Prawn Omelette 泰式炒虾蛋
Ingredients6 prawns minced4 eggs2 tsp Carnation milk1 tsp fish sauce MethodMix all together and stir.Heat oil in a wok. When hot, pour egg mixture in and fry.
Merry-Go-Round
Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥Development Goal : Sense of BalanceThis game is to enable the baby to be exposed to different visuals, and is [….]
Nyonya Chicken Curry Kapitan 娘惹咖喱鸡
I tried this dish made by a friend’s mother and it has the nyonya flavours in it. So I went looking for the recipe. So here is the recipe after [….]
Thai Tom Yam Soup 泰式东炎汤
Ingredients6-8 Prawns, shells removed, keep the head while removing the head shell1/2 Squid, optional3 Cilantro roots bruised1 inch Galangal, sliced3 Lemongrass bruised and cut into 2 inches4 cups Water1 Chicken [….]
Longan Red Date Tea 龙眼红枣茶
I have friends who will be staying in London for a while. So I thought during the winter, instead of making soups, they can occasionally make themselves a cup of [….]
Homemade Peanut Butter
I ran out of peanut butter and was about to order when I remembered I still have some peanuts left. So I thought I would be brave this time to [….]
Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes
This serves as a warm dish during colder days here. A one dish meal that has all the nutrients required for the day. Hassle free and fast to cook.
Molten Lava Cake with Ice Cream
Before I even attempted to look at the recipe for this dessert, I have always thought that it will be difficult to do. But let me tell you that this [….]
Beef Burger with Assorted Vegetables
IngredientsFor the beef burger12 Jacob’s cream crackers500g quality minced beef1 large free range eggSaltFeshly ground black pepperOlive oil1 round lettuce3 tomatoes, sliced thin1 red onion, sliced thin6 fresh burger buns6 [….]
Shrimp with Assorted Vegetables Tempura
A dish that we always order from the Japanese restaurants, and the most important thing part of the batter would be the ice water that fluffs up and makes the crisps [….]
Hainanese Chicken Rice 海南鸡饭
This dish, although involving many steps, gives me a high sense of satisfaction when I see my family enjoying it. It may be less tasty from the ones sold outside, [….]
Oven Baked Butterfly Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots 烘烤番薯萝卜蝴蝶鸡
It is inevitable to feel tired when you are a stay home mum handling 3 kids. Whenever I have no idea what to cook and a chicken ready in the [….]
Fried Salmon with Crispy Ginger and Sesame Oil 香煎芝麻姜三文鱼
Learnt this simple dish from a friend of mine in the neighbourhood. And my kids love it! The crispy ginger slices are loved by the adults and the kids love [….]
Steamed Fish with Spicy Preserved Radish 辣菜脯蒸鱼
A new dish that I have tried doing yesterday. The preserved radish brings a lot of flavour into the fish. And the sauce is not overpowering to fight with the [….]
Homemade Chicken Rice Chilli Sauce
The best sauce for steamboat and steamed dishes. You can make any amount and store when required.
Fish Broth with Spinach and Minced Chicken
IngredientsFor fish broth soup base. See recipe here.3 stalks of leekSome shallots3 slices of ginger1 kg fish bonesFor soup in this recipe.Minced chickenSpinach phuay lengThe quantity really depends on you. [….]
Chrysanthemum Wolfberry Seeds Tea
This is a very colourful dish, easy to make and healthy. You can opt out of truffle oil or balsamic vinegar if you do not like them. You can also [….]
Mozarella Tomato Spinach Salad
This is a very colourful dish, easy to make and healthy. You can opt out of truffle oil or balsamic vinegar if you do not like them. You can also [….]
Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs
Ingredients300g pork (ribs or loin), cut into bite size pieces1.5 litres Water250g Watercress, soaked for 10 mins and cut off the stems, unless you will cook for long8 dried Jujube [….]
Dumpling Tofu Noodle Soup
Ingredients1 cup Fish or Pork broth1 litre Water1/2 Tofu2 pieces Dried Beancurd2 bunches Spinach Phuay Leng1 tbsp Fried shallots2-3 Dumplings MethodAdd frozen soup broth and water in a pot and [….]
Fried Shallots
I always fry this as a topping for many dishes. You can usually keep this for 2 weeks in an airtight container. An all-time favourite!
Truffle Fries
Everytime I order this dish, I will be addicted to the truffle aroma and taste. And I will also be shocked at how much this dish can be. To me, [….]
Korean Pickled Radish
When I buy korean fried chicken from a restaurant near my house, I got a box of this. And when I tried it once, I could not stop eating it. [….]
Cheng Teng
Ingredients2-3 litres Water1/2 cup Dried longans2 florets White fungus1 bunch Pandan leaves1 packet Cooked gingko nuts (usually comes in a packet already cooked)1 Snow lotus 天山雪莲, cut into cubes (looks [….]
Curry Fish Head
Ingredients1 Fish head1 Onion1-2 Tomatoes1 Brinjal1-2 packets Curry fish paste (Ibrahim brand)2 cups Water2 tbsp Yogurt (or Coconut Milk) MethodFry brinjal and put aside.Steam fish head for 15-20 mins or [….]
Mum’s Ngoh Hiang Recipe
Ingredients700g Pork, minced200g Prawns, minced into small pieces.6 Water chestnuts, diced into small pieces3 Shallots, minced1/4 tsp Pepper4 tbsps Plain flour2 tsps Light soya sauce1 packet Beancurd MethodMix all ingredients [….]
Korean Miso Soup
Don’t know what to cook in 5 minutes? This dish is incredibly easy to get ready in a short time and is especially warm in the cool weather. Add more [….]
Homemade Kids Shampoo
Ingredients 2 cups Base soap solution 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil 1 drop Lavender essential oil Method Place everything is a pump container and shake well [….]
Homemade Kids Body Soap
A very gentle and mild solution for kids for bathing. Very cost efficient and easy to make. Hassle free.
Homemade Eco Enzyme Cleaner
This is the recipe of homemade eco enzyme. It can be used for fertiliser, facial cleanser, table wipes, washing dishes and many more.
Homemade Soap Base Solution
Ingredients1 bar Soap2 litres Water MethodIn a pot, boil some water.Cut soap into small cubes and melt in water.Store for use.
Soya Sauce Sesame Chicken with Carrots and Beancurd
IngredientsSesame oilSoya sauceWater2 slices ginger1 chicken cut into small parts2 carrots2 stalks spring onion1/2 packet Dried beancurd3 Dried mushrooms, soaked and drained MethodHeat some sesame oil in wok.Put in ginger [….]
Prawn Noodle Soup
Ingredients200g Loin meat, sliced thinly3 Prawns, sliced half50g Yellow noodles30g Spinach or Puay leng spinach2 cups Pork broth or Chicken broth2 tbsp Fried shallotsLight soya sauce to taste MethodHeat oil [….]
Homemade Washing Detergent Powder
After using the commercial washing powder for so long, I have decided that I want to make my own to be environmental friendly. It saves me a lot of money [….]
Steamed Egg
Ingredients4 eggs, beaten3 tbsp cold waterPinch of salt MethodAdd all ingredients together.Steam either in a steamer or put on a steamer basket in the rice cooker while cooking the rice.Serve.
Braised Pork Belly with Bittergourd
Ingredients3-4 Chilli padi300g Pork belly, cut into big cubes1 Bittergourd2-3 slices Ginger1 tbsp Preserved soy beans3-4 cloves Garlic1 tsp Dark soya sauce1 tsp Light soya sauce MethodPut everything, except the [….]
Homemade Crispy Thin Crust Pizza
IngredientsFor dough3/4 lukewarm water1 tsp active dry / instant yeast1 tsp honey2 cups plain flour (bread flour if you want more bready texture.)1.5 tsp saltFor toppingsBacon, cut into small piecesPineapple, [….]
Homemade Oatmeal Body Scrub
This is made for those with normal to dry skin types, or during winter days. As there is oil content, you will feel a layer of oil on your face [….]
Homemade Sugar and Salt Body Scrub
This is made for those with normal to dry skin types, or during winter days. As there is oil content, you will feel a layer of oil on your face [….]
Homemade Oatmeal Honey Face Scrub
This is made for those with normal to dry skin types, or during winter days. As there is oil content, you will feel a layer of oil on your face [….]
Chocolate Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache
IngredientsDark chocolate ganache (See recipe here)288g Ground almonds, sifted492g Icing sugar, sifted40g Cocoa powder, sifted227g Egg whites, aged (left in fridge for a day)75g Caster sugar11g Egg white powder, sifted with [….]
French Meringue Macarons with Lemon Ganache
IngredientsLemon ganache (See recipe here)288g Ground almonds, sifted488g Icing sugar, sifted245g Egg whites, aged (left in fridge for a day)90g Caster sugar23g Egg white powder, sifted with sugarGel colouring, as [….]
Lemon Ganache
Ingredients16ml Lemon zest172ml Lemon juice172g Egg yolks107g Sugar32g Butter #1, softened590g White chocolate, melted161g Butter #2, softened MethodCook lemon zest, juice, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl over a [….]
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients500ml Cream 35%59ml Trimoline a.k.a. Invert sugar550ml Chocolate 70%50g Butter, softened MethodAdd cream and trimoline and boil.Heat up a pot of water and place a bowl on the pot.Melt chocolate [….]
Nyonya Glutinous Rice Dumpling
Ingredients 2 kg glutinous rice, soaked for 2 hours and drained. 24 Chinese mushrooms, soaked80 bamboo leaves, washed and wiped dry240g winter melon, cut into small cubes.2 kg minced meat or belly [….]
Hakka Yam Abacus
IngredientsMaking the yam abacus300g yam, cubed100g tapioca flour60g hot waterFor cooking with the yam abacus5 shallots, minced2 tsp minced garlic300g minced pork or chicken80g dried shrimp, soaked30g dried cuttlefish40g mushrooms, [….]
Beef Burger with Mozarella Cheese
Ingredients12 Jacob’s cream crackers500g quality minced beef1 large free range eggSaltFeshly ground black pepperOlive oil1 round lettuce3 tomatoes, sliced thin1 red onion, sliced thin6 fresh burger buns6 slices cheddar or [….]
Lotus Root Soup with Pork Ribs
This soup is suitable for expelling of heat and dampness, strengthening of the spleen and muscles, preventing from catching a flu.Job’s tear is rich in fibre and vitamins B1 and [….]
Homemade Mascarpone
Ingredients2 cups heavy cream1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed MethodHeat heavy cream over medium heat in a large saucepan until it reaches 88 deg C. Stir cream and make sure it [….]
Aglio Olio with Honey Baked Chicken Wings
IngredientsHoney baked chicken wings (See recipe here.)Pasta, a quarter packet for 2-3 peoplePinch of saltOlive oilChilli flakesGarlic, minced or sliced depending on your liking.Extra virgin olive oil, optional MethodHeat a [….]
Baked Honey Garlic Baby Ribs
Ingredients1 kg baby pork ribs1 large white onion, chopped1/2 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup butter2 tsp mustard powder1 1/2 tsp garlic, mincedCarrots, cut into matchsticksCucumber, cut [….]
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients2 kg chicken wings1 large white onion, chopped1/2 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup butter2 tsp mustard powder1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced MethodHeat pan in medium heat.Add [….]
Coke Butt Chicken
Ingredients1 chicken1 can of cokeSalt MethodPreheat oven to 180 deg C.Use salt and rub over chicken, and give it a little massage.Wash off and add a bit of salt over [….]
Ngoh Hiang
IngredientsFish meat, mincedPork, mincedPrawns, mincedBeancurd skin, driedWater chestnutsSpring onionsShallotsSesame OilCornstarch with water MethodMix all ingredients together and add seasonings.Be sure to clean the beancurd skin with a damp cloth as [….]
Vegetable Stock Broth
Ingredients2 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp olive oil3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks5 celery stalks, sliced into thick sticks1 large brown onion, peeled and quartered7 garlic cloves, peeled2 bunches of [….]
Korean Kimchi
IngredientsPreparing the cabbage6 pounds of cabbage1/2 cup sea saltPreparing the marinade2 cups water2 tbsp sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)2 tbsp brown sugarPreparing other vegetables2 cups radish, cut into matchsticks1 [….]