Category Archives: Ethnicity & Dialects

Eurasian Stir-Fried Aubergines With Garlic

This is one of my most favourite vegetables (if cooked well and properly). There were times when I order Yong Tau Foo and the aubergines tasted bland and crunchy, much like I was biting into a soft cucumber. These are … Read more

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Potato Bravas

This dish and recipe is for those who really love their potatoes. It’s very carbo-dense, so if this is too much for you, do consider serving it as a side instead with something lighter (salad bowl, fruits, runny egg, or … Read more

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Tomato, Mozzarella & Red Onion Salad With Basil & Caper Dressing

I have to admit that I love eating salad only if it has avocados, a basil or pesto dressing, smoked salmon slices or cheese. I hate salad bowls where it’s filled to the brim with green leaves. It puts me … Read more

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Clam & Miso Soup For The Soul

First dish of 2025. Another simple dish to make, and one that I will probably make again soon. Three key ingredients – clams, miso paste, water. Bang.

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Another German Classic Crumble Cake For Christmas (Streuselkuchen)

Just came back from a short staycation at the Bus Collective. It was short, but tiring. Interestingly, we didn’t pack much into the itinerary because of the rainy weather, so we kind of just took it one step at a … Read more

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