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Continue reading →: Beef KailanKailan isn’t exactly the most exciting vegetable for kids, especially with its naturally bitter taste. But somehow, this Beef Kailan has become the kids’ new favourite way of eating it! The tender, savoury beef makes the kailan so much more appealing, and before I know it, they’re happily slurping up…
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Continue reading →: JumeokbapJumeokbap (주먹밥) literally means “fist rice” in Korean, referring to rice that is shaped by hand into little balls. You can add pretty much anything you like, but recently my kids saw a version made with luncheon meat and asked me to make it for them! It may not be…
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Continue reading →: Shanxi-style Eggplant Minced Meat Noodles (肉沫茄子拌面)Chewy knife-cut noodles coated in a rich, savoury eggplant and minced pork gravy — this Shanxi classic is comfort in a bowl.
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Continue reading →: Homemade Kway ChapI started making Kway Chap when I was living in Shanghai, where I really missed the comforting flavours of our Singaporean hawker classics. Over the years, I’ve tweaked and refined my recipe, and I’m finally sharing my tried-and-tested version with you! This homemade Kway Chap is made with tender braised…
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Continue reading →: Bak Chor MeeThere’s something so comforting about a good bowl of Bak Chor Mee. 🍜 This is my homemade version, loaded with minced pork, sliced pork, pork & mushroom balls, tender pig liver and slow-stewed mushrooms. Tossed in a savoury, tangy sambal belachan sauce with plenty of lard and shallot oil, then…
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Continue reading →: Simple Soup StockSometimes, the simplest things make the best soup. 🤍 This simple soup stock uses just chicken carcass, soybeans and ikan bilis, but it’s packed with natural flavour. I like making a pot in advance so I always have a homemade stock ready for noodles, soups and quick meals on busy…
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Continue reading →: Egg Fried Rice with Chicken CutletThere’s something so satisfying about turning leftover rice into a simple plate of egg fried rice — especially when it’s topped with a crispy chicken cutlet! 🍳🍗 This is my son’s ultimate favourite, and I have to make it at least once a week. It’s one of those easy, no-fuss…
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Continue reading →: Youmai with Roast PorkI always like to make a little extra homemade roast pork and stash it in the freezer for those “I don’t feel like cooking” days. 😌 And today’s one of those days! Thankfully, I have some frozen roast pork ready to go, so I can whip up a quick and…
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Continue reading →: Four Spirits Nourishing SoupAfter a long holiday filled with eating out, travelling and being constantly on the go, sometimes all we need when we get home is a simple, nourishing bowl of soup. 🥣 This Four Spirits Nourishing Soup (四神养胃汤) is one of those comforting soups that feels like a little reset after…
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Continue reading →: Travel: 11D10N in Perth🇦🇺 Perth, we’re back! The last time we visited Perth was 7 years ago, and we left with so many fond memories that we knew we wanted to return one day. This year, we finally did — but with a different focus. Instead of rushing around, we spent most of…
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 