I picked up Molly Wizenberg (of Orangette)’s book over a year ago when I was preggers, following J…

Strawberry bread that’s also a cake
My darling aunt celebrated her 50th birthday recently. I understand that women generally prefer to not discuss their…

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…

World Peace cookies
I’ve found a new pen pal in my editor, Charmaine, who’s based in Hong Kong. We write each…

One-pot wonder: cauliflower and red lentil soup
The hubby and I are hoping to lose a few, seeing as we basically haven’t stopped eating since…

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…

Bun thit – cold Vietnamese vermicelli noodles
Like most people who love eating, I also love reading about eating. And sometimes, a particular chapter from…

A smoky and potent dip: burnt eggplant with tahini
My current food obsession is “burning” fruit and vegetables. I bet you are scratching your head and wondering…