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Continue reading →: Ngoh HiangNgoh Hiang is that one dish I only make once a year—because it’s just that tedious. But recently, I decided to roll up my sleeves and make it for a church gathering… all 52 pieces of it! It took me 5 hours, but every minute was worth it. Seeing my…
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Babi Buah KeluakMy mum’s side of the family is Peranakan. There were recipes lovingly passed down from generation to generation — but somehow, between my mum’s generation and mine, many of them got lost. I remember having Peranakan meals only once a year during Chinese New Year, at my late great-grandmother’s and…
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Continue reading →: Taiwanese Braised Pig’s TrottersThe first time I had this was in Shanghai, at a cosy little Taiwanese eatery. The sauce was so flavourful that we actually asked the owner if we could have another bowl of just the sauce—so we could drink it like soup! Then COVID hit and we weren’t able to…
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Continue reading →: Air Fryer: Roast PorkThe other day, I found a small piece of pork belly left in the fridge that I hadn’t used. I couldn’t keep it for another day, so I took it out, prepped it, and voilà — air fryer roast pork for a late-night supper! It was my first time making…
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Continue reading →: Travel: 6D5N in Dubai دبيDubai — a place I once called home for about two years — is one that I still hold close to my heart. The food, the vibe, the space, the freedom… it was something special. While planning and writing this blog post, memories started flooding back. I remembered the friends…
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Continue reading →: Mee SiamMee Siam, wet or dry? To be honest, up till now, I still cannot decide! I love it dry because all that flavour gets infused into the beehoon… but then, I love it wet too, because the taupok soaks up all that tangy, savoury goodness! So what happens if you…
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Continue reading →: Tuna Mayo KimbapA comforting Korean rice roll filled with creamy tuna mayo, soft scrambled eggs, seasoned spinach, and lightly sautéed carrots. Simple, delicious, and kid-friendly!
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Mei Cai Kou Rou 梅菜扣肉This is a fuss-free version of a classic dish—juicy pork belly and umami-packed preserved mustard greens, all pressure-cooked directly in the pot. No steaming needed!
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Lu Rou Fan 滷肉飯Lately, Alex has been asking me to cook 卤肉饭 (Lu Rou Fan), a classic Taiwanese braised pork rice dish that’s packed with umami, slow-cooked goodness. This is my easy, Instant Pot version — with soft pork belly, hearty shiitake mushrooms, and that signature five-spice aroma that fills the kitchen with…
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Continue reading →: Travel: 9D8N in Taiwan 台灣I visited Taiwan last September during the kids’ holidays, and it was so hot! I’d definitely recommend going during the cooler months instead. That said, we still had a great time — Taiwan is full of fun activities for kids! Below is our 9D8N itinerary, along with my must-eats list…
Hello,
I’m Debbs! 🍳✈️
A Singaporean mum, ½ Teochew | ½ Peranakan, sharing food, travel, home cooking & mum life ✨
Sunny island girl currently back in Singapore 🇸🇬
I love discovering food, recreating flavours from my travels, and sharing real, everyday family moments.
I’ve lived in Melbourne, Dubai & Shanghai — collecting flavours, stories, and memories along the way.
These days, you’ll find me in my Pilates reformer + focaccia-baking phase 🥖💪
A Singaporean Mum 