A dinner for four was organised at a friend’s place on a spontaneous Wednesday night. I had been in and out of meetings and appointments all day, with the last one ending at 7pm. As my appointment concluded I whipped out my phone to see a long stream of messages discussing what-to-bring for dinner at… Read More Recipe for Simple Roasted Chicken Thighs to Impress Guests
Whether it’s because it’s the new year or because you’ve just returned from a vacation of too-much-of-everything, there’s always a reason to look for new ways to eat healthier. After almost two weeks in Sydney and Melbourne (brunch reviews to come soon!), our group was adamant that it will be salad or starvation for the next… Read More Recipe for Homemade Honey-Basil Salad Dressing
I’m with the meat-eating camp who believe that fat meat=yummy meat. It’s not exactly the most health-conscious choice, but fattier cuts tend to be more flavourful, juicy and tender, which is why I always order ribeye steak and why Hong Kong-ers love chicken thighs so much. So although pork is rarely my first choice of… Read More FINDS: Nordic Restaurant featuring Healthy Omega 3 Pork
I often encounter phases in my life where one cookie ingested leads to a continuous daily craving for more, usually at 4pm in the office. But anyone who’s actually watched cookies being made, will know how bad it is to give in to that craving everyday. There is so much sugar involved. Sugar-free Natvia So… Read More Recipe: Sugar-free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Comfortable light green shades, wooden furniture and quotes dotted on the walls – I was already sensing that this would be a cafe worth writing about when I saw the entrance. Of course the “healthy” concept was the selling point which attracted me here in the first place, but it’s the, I would say “realistically healthy”… Read More Cafe Greenprint: New Green-Conscious “Realistically Healthy” Spot
Ever since I had a batch of really fresh and crunchy cashews in Sri Lanka, I’ve been searching for some good ones in Hong Kong to (sort of) guiltlessly snack on. But the ones sold in supermarkets were the reason for my lack of enthusiasm for these nuts in the first place. Finally I found a likely cashew contender,… Read More East Bali Cashews: Healthy Snacking with a Cause
I shockingly learnt from my invaluable cooking class at Red Feather Inn that you can easily make your own ricotta cheese at home with close to minimal effort and accessible ingredients too. It’s easy, cheaper (than buying it) and you can use it to make delicious ricotta hotcakes, mix it into your scrambled eggs to… Read More Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese from Scratch with 3 Ingredients
Update (February 2016): Zelos is now closed and replaced with Plat du Jour. I’d say it’s a good thing! Do you sometimes feel you’ve had just three too many fatty meals in a row and insecure as to whether your food baby will become a permanent part of you? That usually calls for a super clean and… Read More Try This: Most comprehensive salad bar at Zelo Pacific Place
With the growing number of burger places and steakhouses opening up all around Hong Kong, not only am I eating out at least 10 times a week, these dining out meals are getting increasingly oily. In an effort to extend my Make healthy Mondays a habit, I’ve been trying to dish out more healthy lunch… Read More 3 ways to cook flavourful and healthy chicken breast
Were one of your New Year’s resolutions “eat healthy” (or eat healthier, for those who are a little more realistic)? I’m not as disciplined and goal-oriented to set actual resolutions, but eating healthy has been one of the few goals I’ve had in mind for the past year or two! But as with many in… Read More Make healthy Mondays a habit