Two months ago, when we happened to have some extra Japanese cucumbers and carrots in the fridge, I…


Pantry Basics: How to make shortbread at home
Sometimes, less is truly more. When I’m pressed for time but would like to be able to offer…

Pantry Basics: The Ultimate Lemon Curd – Pierre Hermé’s Lemon Cream
In all honesty, this post was prompted by the fact that I’ve finally found Meyer lemons in Singapore….

Pantry Basics: Homemade Yoghurt
I didn’t attempt to make my own yoghurt until I had our son, T. We always had some…

Pantry Basics: Homemade Granola Master Recipe
Since T has come along, I spend significantly less time in the kitchen. The elaborate, time-consuming recipes requiring…

Puppy Treats: Sweet Potato Balls
On August 9, 2010 our first dog, Sascha, passed away. We were in Sri Lanka for a wedding…

An entremets primer: Japanese cult pastry chef Hidemi Sugino’s Fruits Rouges
I first discovered Japanese mousse cake savant, Hidemi Sugino (along with many of his other fans within the…

Family Food: Savoury Rosemary-Parmesan Mini Madeleines
This is one of those recipes that I reckon works for both papa and toddler. I’m constantly trying…
Pierre Herme’s Sweet Tart Dough
Pierre Herme needs no introduction. He is one of France’s preeminent pastry chefs and possibly one of the…