A couple of months ago, I made my maiden voyage to Oslo, Norway. It is always exciting to…


Nigel Slater’s chocolate beetroot cake: one of the best chocolate cakes I made
Putting vegetables in baked treats is not uncommon as they add moisture to the bake. We have…

A light and easy breakfast: crêpes
Every morning, I try to squeeze in as much sleep as possible. To do that, I often sacrifice…

Making your own bread: Start with Peter Reinhart’s soft cheese bread
When I started baking, the idea of making my own bread had never crossed my mind. After all,…

Playing with food: curried meatballs with raita
During a recent trip to Perth, I picked up a jar of Providore’s brinjal pickles. Once home, I…

Rachel Khoo’s Puy lentil salad with goat’s cheese, beetroot and dill vinaigrette: a satisfying alternative to meat
Last year, following a friend’s initiative, in the name of sustainability, I decided to cut down on the…

Making your first classic pound cake
When I was a kid, my family rarely shopped at the supermarket. If we did, I would always…