Zuò yuè zi and Bone Broth

Dec 11, 2018

Zuò yuè zi which translates to Sitting the Month from Mandarin refers to the first 40 days after giving birth in which traditionally the new mother takes this time to…

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Carrot & Quinoa Salad

Jun 26, 2018

I really tried to start the title of this salad with an accurate description of its taste, but I couldn’t find the right one. It tastes fermented, but not sour,…

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Smashed Bean & Fennel Spread

May 18, 2018

This is the kind of thing you throw together in under 10 minutes when you have friends coming over or when you want to have a quick lunch or dinner for two…

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Cashew Ricotta

May 11, 2018

Don’t get me wrong, I love regular ricotta. But I also really love this cashew alternative. While I don’t identify with a particular diet, I do strive to have a…

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Apricot Tart for Long Summer Days

Jun 09, 2017

This tart is very good; and I’m not just saying so. It’s just the right amount of sweet and tart, with a faint bittersweet hint. Making it calls for very…

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Lentil & Veg Soup

Apr 19, 2017

This is one of those ‘dishes-that-can-pass-as-a-two-course-meal’ soup. It’s hearty, robust and will probably be a hit with meat lovers as well. It’s also a very forgiving soup, as most ingredients…

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Mini Apple Rose Tarts

Nov 28, 2016

Every time I come up a good tart dough, I stick to it. I think so many things can go wrong with tarts and pies, that one should always have…

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Raw Mango, Lime & Pistacchio Cake

Aug 03, 2016

Since I spend quite a bit of time in my kitchen on a daily basis, it’s only natural that my daughter has shared this time with me often, ever since she was…

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