My Domestic Art

In my quest to get the kids more acquainted with nature, we went for a farm stay in Johor.   Nestled in the quiet tranquility of an oil palm estate, Sinar Eco Resort provides the perfect atmosphere to wind down a nd get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Not only is the resort full of farm animals, there are also plenty of family-friendly activities, and fantastic accommodation as well! Sinar Eco Resort at Pekan Nanas is conveniently located within 40 minutes from Singapore Tuas Checkpoint. Getting to the resort was not a problem at all. We just plotted Pekan Nanas city centre in the GPS, and once there, there are lots of signs showing the directions to the resort. The whole booking process is simple and straightforward. I did it through WhatsApp and the person I spoke to (Devaa) was helpful and quick to reply. The apartment room we got was great for our family of 5. The room was spacious, with 2 queen beds, clea...

Cauliflower is quite under-rated. It is not strong-tasting and probably quite forgettable as a vegetable. We hardly ate much cauliflower before we started on a low-carb lifestyle. But cauliflower is great as rice replacement - it is low carb, full of fiber and very satiating. On top of that, it is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. We have been including a lot more cauliflowers in our diets and are loving it. Boiling or steaming cauliflower makes them waterlogged and mushy. I prefer to sauté or bake them instead. This baked version in a casserole dish gives a delicious nutty roasted flavour while maintaining its crunch, and the tomatoes add some tanginess to it. A perfect side dish! Roasted Cauliflowers with Tomatoes Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower - cut into bite-sized florets 2 tomatoes - cut into wedges 4 cloves garlic - minced salt and pepper - generous amount olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 180℃ Toss together cauliflower, tomatoes, ga...

My little 4 year old son is a picky eater. Coupled with the various food intolerance that he has, he falls sick frequently and it is often a challenge getting him to eat. This alphabet soup is my fall back dish whenever he is sick and has no appetite. Most times the fun alphabets would just perk him up and he would be willing to eat some. With the soft carrots, tender chicken pieces, in tasty and healthy clear soup, I know something good is going into his little body. Chicken Alphabet Soup Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter 2 chicken breasts - cubed 1 onion - chopped finely 2 cloves garlic - minced 2 carrots - cut to bite-size pieces 1 bowl alphabet pasta Instructions: Heat butter in a large soup pot, fry onion and garlic until translucent Toss the chicken cubes and brown them Season with salt and pepper Add 1.2 litre of water, bring to boil then simmer for 1 hour Add carrots 15 minutes before the hour mark 6 minutes before serving, add alphabet pasta and boil...

My kids' favourite! It is sweet and savoury at its best. I make this at least once a month, the boys never get tired of it and are always asking for more. This is my go to dinner on lazy days when I don't know what to cook and don't want to spend much time in the kitchen. It still looks like I have made much effort! 😉 Chinese Sweet Soy Chicken Thighs Ingredients: 800g chicken thighs boneless 3 cloves garlic - minced 3 tbsp. light soy sauce 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. sugar pepper Instructions: Marinate chicken with the rest of the ingredients for about an hour Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium high heat, place chicken skin side down, reserving the marinate for later When one side has browned, flip the chicken, and brown the other side Pour the marinate, add ½ cup water, cover and simmer Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through (about 20 minutes), flipping every 5...

The fresh, fine asparagus really is the star in this dish. This recipe takes only 10 minutes to prep and cook but the taste is absolutely delightful. Just sauté the asparagus with lots of garlic, and season with salt and pepper. It doesn’t get any easier than that! Sautéed Asparagus with Crispy Garlic 1 bunch (150g) fine asparagus - ends trimmed 4 cloves garlic - minced salt black pepper 1-2 tbsp. cooking oil Instructions: Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat Toss garlic and fry till lightly browned and aromatic Toss asparagus, season with salt and black pepper Continue cooking and moving the asparagus until done (about 4 minutes)

This hearty casserole is one of my family's favourites. Using only a few ingredients, this comforting dish is super easy to prepare, but packs a ton of flavour. The combination of smoked sausages and potatoes topped with cheese is also a real crowd pleaser - perfect for pot luck dinners! Potato and Sausage Baked Casserole Ingredients: 1 pack (400g) smoked pork sausages - sliced thinly 1 onion - chopped finely 4 cloves garlic - minced 4 potatoes - quartered and sliced thinly 1 can (170g) double cream salt and pepper olive oil 1 cup shredded cheese Method: Preheat oven to 180 ℃ Arrange onion, garlic, potatoes, sausage in a large baking dish In a mixing bowl, whisk double cream, olive oil, salt and pepper Pour cream mixture into baking dish, toss everything together, coat well with the dressing Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through Top with shredded cheese, bake until all are cooked and cheese has melted and browned ...

Ximending is a trendy and lively area - the bustling streets surely appeal to the younger generations and the young at heart. Jam packed with shops selling cosmetic and skin care products, fashionable clothes, accessories, shoes, toys, phones, gadgets, arts and crafts. If you are into Korean cosmetic and skin care products, you will love this place. The Face Shop, Innisfree, Skinfood, Etude House, Tony Moly... all can be found here. If you are looking for sheet masks and other Taiwanese skin care products, head to Watsons, which is enormous and well stocked. Most shops open till late so Ximending can be your last stop for the day. I was more interested in browsing through the little stalls on the side streets, and I managed to find some interesting bargains there. But this store was my most exciting find in Ximen. All the gorgeous colours and patterns, at reasonable prices. Love it so much! 😍😍😍 Ximen is also famed f...