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Continue reading →: Travel: 6D5N in Hong KongI’ve been to Hong Kong four or five times in my life — and I almost ended up living there (my husband was nearly posted there)! Although we didn’t make the move in the end, it’s still one of my favourite cities, especially when it comes to food. Here’s my…
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Continue reading →: Travel: 4D3N in Ho Chi Minh CityJust a quick hop from Singapore, HCMC has slowly taken over my annual Bangkok trips — I’ve been here at least 5 times in the past 8 years (3 of which I was based in Shanghai). 4D3N is just right for a first-timer, unless you’re planning to explore beyond the…
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Vietnamese Beef PhoBeef Pho is a fragrant, soul-warming Vietnamese noodle soup—and the best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make with a pressure cooker. Thanks to the magic of high pressure, you get tender beef, aromatic spices, and a deeply flavourful broth in a fraction of the time—no long simmering required.
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Continue reading →: Fried Carrot CakeA savoury hawker favourite made at home—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of umami from garlic, chye poh, and fish sauce. This version is great for meal prep too: fry the base in advance, then pan-fry per portion whenever the craving hits!
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Continue reading →: Lor MeeA rich and savoury noodle dish that’s deeply comforting—with thick braised gravy, tender pork belly, and hard-boiled eggs soaking up all the flavour. I grew up eating versions of this from hawker stalls, and making it at home lets me tweak it just the way A Singaporean Dad likes it:…
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Continue reading →: Scallion Oil NoodlesA simple yet flavourful Chinese noodle dish made with crispy fried spring onions, savoury soy sauces, and chewy noodles. I first fell in love with this comforting bowl during my time in Shanghai—it quickly became a family favourite. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, especially when you’ve got extra…
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Continue reading →: Fried Eggs with TomatoesThis dish brings back so many memories of our time in China—Fried Eggs with Tomatoes (番茄炒蛋) was a staple at almost every Chinese meal, whether at home or in local restaurants. It’s simple comfort food that my kids now love too.
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Continue reading →: Sliced Pork with Green ChilliBack when we were living in China, this was one of our go-to dishes—simple, spicy, and full of flavour. We’d often order it at little local eateries, always served piping hot with a big bowl of rice. Today, I recreated it at home: Sliced Pork with Green Chilli. Here’s how…
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Gaji JeonA light and savoury Korean side dish made with eggplant slices dipped in egg and pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as part of a banchan spread or a simple snack. Ingredients 1 eggplant, sliced into ½ cm thick rounds Plain Flour, for dusting 2 eggs, beaten ½ tsp salt Neutral…
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Hobak JeonA classic Korean banchan made with tender zucchini slices lightly coated in egg and pan-fried until golden. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for any Korean meal spread. Ingredients 1 zucchini, sliced into ½ cm thick rounds Plain Flour, for dusting 2 eggs, beaten ½ tsp salt Neutral oil, for pan-frying Method…
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 