Milk kefir, keif in Turkish, means “good feeling”, is a fermented milk drink that keeps our digestive system healthy and gives a natural “good” feeling. Kefir has been around for thousands of years, with many claims and legends professing that kefir is the reason for […]
I usually make black soy milk on its own without adding any other ingredients. Inspired by the ingredients used to make Bonsoy, I decided to give a try by adding Job’s tears to my black soy milk. Job’s tears gives a slight nutty flavour to […]
I love chocolate, and I’m so satisfied when I can enjoy my cacao nut balls without worrying about the additional sugars and fats. And I can’t stop eating them. Cacao nut balls are so easy to make. Anyone with a blender or food processor can […]
Winged beans – also known as asparagus bean, Goa bean, princess pea or the four-angle bean – are very rich in nutrients. They are rich in Vitamin A and C, include Vitamin B and E and essential minerals like iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium. […]
A few weeks ago, I made mugi miso soup. It’s so easy and quick to prepare that I even make miso soup for breakfast when I run out of ideas to feed my family. This is another quick meal that can be completed within 30 […]
I thought it was a good idea to try making a spinach bread after a friend suggested it. There are so many variations of spinach breads on the internet. I was spoilt for choice. Initially, I wanted to try making a spinach stromboli but decided […]
Lately, I’m in a bread-making mood. I baked my first tomato garlic bread and foccacia. I’m going to try making spinach bread over the weekend too. Since I had some fresh tomatoes in my fridge, why not try making tomato bread. The search online led […]
Who don’t love chocolates? I love chocolates especially during my teenage years. I could eat a big bar of milk chocolate within a day, and I ate a bar almost daily. That was how madly in love I was with chocolates. This love for chocolates, […]
I have been reading up on how fermented food is being made and the health benefits of consuming these enzyme-rich food. I hope I will be able to make them at home soon. Miso, another type of fermented “superfood” has surprisingly many health benefits that […]
I’ve always wanted to try to make my own lemongrass drink when I had lemongrass drink at restaurants. It never happened until I chanced upon Shirley’s recipe. It’s surprisingly easy to make and the ingredients can be easily found at our local supermarkets. I love […]
