Pork and chinese cabbage dumplings


Updated: Link to my viral-ish dumpling making reel I have fond memories of a little J enjoying her first dumpling. She looked so surprised when she found tasty soup inside the thin wrappers and she cutely asked for more. It’s so pleasing to see this kiwi-born kid enjoying Asian cuisine as much as good o’…

Swedish seed cracker “KNÄCKEBRÖD”


knäckebröd – literally knäcke to break and bröd, bread. I have them for breakfast with butter, tomato, cottage cheese and loads of pepper. I can totally see these on the next party platter with the best Chicken and Sage Terrine by L’authentic, smoked salmon or salmon gravlax and cream cheese. That’s if I manage to…

Chocolate mousse dome entremet with Valrhona and Ponthier fruit puree


My ultimate favourite chocolate is Valrhona. Recently I had a mini sampling of the range at Sabato. I thought I would be persuaded to fall for a different type (hello Azelia – hazelnut) and Itakuja (passionfruit)) and was surprised to find myself steadfast in loving Manjari. The fruity notes first captured my love for Valrhona…

Raspberry Panna Cotta


These beautiful Raspberry Panna Cottas are super easy to make! Made using Fresh As’ panna cotta mixes, it requires only the addition of milk and cream. No complicated prep or cooking at all. J’s latest favourite dessert to have and make by herself. Thank you Fresh As for the panna cotta mixes! #gifted Recipe adapted…

Gailaan – Chinese Broccoli – with chicken stock 上湯芥蘭


This is a traditional dish from the South China provinces, where fast cooking brings out flavours and aims to maintain the nutrients of ingredients. Kai lann tastes similar to broccoli. Here’s a quick recipe: Rinse the vegetables (these are from The Fresh Grower, and I hardly needed to pick off any tough leaves). Using a…