When I was nine years old, my Aunty J migrated to Vancouver, Canada. Every couple of years, she…


Flavours of Burma: mushroom and tomato curry
Burma or officially Myanmar is on my travel list for the longest time. Unfortunately, it will be a…

My improvised herb-stuffed tomatoes
When I first started cooking, I would follow recipes to a tee. I would make sure I have…

An easy quick bread: coconut bread
I have a little black book. No, it does not contain any deep, dark secrets. Rather, in this…

DIY snack: vegan summer rolls with mango dipping sauce
I have been contributing to Chubby Hubby for almost a year. During this time, I have been secretly…

Packed lunch – open-faced egg sandwich
During my recent trip to Norway and Denmark, I discover the Scandinavians consume a lot of open-faced sandwiches…

A fun and happy meal: coconut buns with hoisin mushrooms and vegetables
As a home cook who cooks almost every day, thinking about what to prepare for lunch or dinner…

Back to the classics: Meyer lemon madeleines
If you manage to get hold of a bag of Meyer lemons, you will know how precious they…

A crowd pleaser – Nids de tartiflette – cheese and potato nests
Whenever I plan a meal, I will usually look at what happens to be available in my fridge…