Keeping my little ones engaged and occupied while I’m at work is always a challenge when the school…


Thermomix recipes for making great pizza
One of my son’s favourite foods is pizza. It’s right up there with croissants, chicken rice, satay and…

3-in-1 Steamed Custard: Toddler food, comfort food and dinner party headliner
Over the years, I’ve simplified my culinary style. Back when I worked from home and had no children,…

Some notes on taking toddlers to Tokyo
Ever since our son was old enough to travel, my wife and I have been bringing him on…

Pantry Basics: Whole wheat banana cupcakes
Over the past year or two, I’ve often caught myself gasping at some of the recipes my younger…

Bacon and mushroom pomodoro sauce
Pasta has a way of soothing the soul. At the end of a long and tiring day, I…

Bill Granger’s coconut bread
It was one of those perfect moments in time, when I was completely relaxed, basking in the warm…

Best food in a hotel in Southeast Asia? Definitely Point Yamu in Phuket
Last week, I wrote a little bit about Point Yamu, a newish ultra-luxe property in Phuket opened by…

Tamoya
My family absolutely adores all Japanese food. At age five, my son’s all-time favourite meal is cold soba…