Growing up, mum was kept busy with work and running the household, so I never saw her spending much time in the kitchen cooking. That said, when the occasion presented itself, she would go all in.

Some of her iconic dishes were Popiah, Laksa, Ayam Buah Keluak and it was quite the affair when she got down to it! These dishes were a labour of love and I remember that she would spend a full day shopping for ingredients, prepping and cooking; and we would only be able to eat the final result the following day.

Just in case January zoomed right by for you (as it did for me), here’s a reminder that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

Whether or not you celebrate it, it’s always a good time to express your love and gratitude to the special people in your life! As a nation of food lovers, why not use this opportunity to cook up something delicious for your loved one (or ones)!

Here’s a super easy recipe that you can whip up in a jiffy at home. All you need is a large pot and an oven (a small toaster oven would work fine for this too!). Not only is this dish easy to put together, it is also delicious and is packed full of protein and omega-3 fats.

It’s that time of the year for the ‘New Year New Me’ plans! Our diets go through a major overhaul, we sign up for new gym passes, we sign up for a ‘detox’ plan and “I’m on my way to get fit and healthy!” It is great that the new year gets many people motivated to change some habits and improve their wellbeing. However, the long and short of it is that a ‘detox’ isn’t going to get us to good health, as there are no shortcuts when it comes to the human body.