The Philips Avance XL Airfryer has been my indispensable kitchen help since the day it arrived. To date, I’ve used it to air-fry salmon fillets, French fries, chicken nuggets, chicken wings and drumlets, ikea meat balls, even successfully recreated a recipe on grilled Lemongrass Pork Fillets for the Vietnamese Bahn Mi Sandwich. I’m in awe of the air-fryer’s rapid air technology which cooks food with zero (or little) oil and in half the time taken by a conventional oven. In today’s post, I … [Read more...]
Philips Avance XL Airfryer Review – Air is the New Oil
When it comes to kitchen gadgets, you’ve probably already have one too many as it is, but the new Philips Avance Airfryer XL is definitely a worthwhile addition. The unit consists of a large egg-shaped device that has a pull out basket tray for your food. The basket dismantles fully and is dishwasher friendly. The new Philips Avance Airfryer XL is bigger than its predecessor with 50% bigger capacity and cooks food by reducing up to 80% of the fat! Ever since we welcome home the Philips Avance … [Read more...]
Homemade Jams in a Jiffy!
Sharing a well-loved recipe for making your own homemade jams. No artificial preservatives, no chemicals, just pure goodness of the fruits. It tastes so delicious on toast and even on its own!A batch of Strawberry and Marmalade Jams I made as gifts for colleagues Double Berry Jam Ingredients:(yields about 300ml of jam)2 tablespoons Lemon Juice 120g Castor Sugar 250g fresh Strawberries 250g fresh Blueberries(or you can substitute with 500g of any fresh fruits of your choice e.g. … [Read more...]
Unravelling the magic of Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor!
I've been having field days experimenting with my magic food machine. The more I use it, the more I adore it. It has become my indispensable magic machine to prepare fresh healthy meals for my family. May I introduce my fav top 3 amazing functions in the Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor: The Magic of Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor1. Reversible shredding disc (fine or coarse)This reversible shredding disc grates and shreds all vegetables in seconds! It takes the hassle away … [Read more...]
My 1st Meyer Lemon Tart!
I first tasted a Meyer Lemon Tart last year when a Mommy Friend, Joanna baked it for our gathering. Since then, whenever we have dinner parties, it would be top of our request for her to bring a Meyer Lemon Tart. The only challenge to baking a Meyer Lemon Tart is that it is rather difficult to find Meyer Lemons in Singapore (and they don't come cheap). Meyer Lemons are not our typical lemons; they are rounder and have a warm orange hue. It’s believed Meyer Lemons are the … [Read more...]
Get Fresh with Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor!
When it comes to healthy eating, we all know it's best to avoid processed food (as much as possible) but home cooking can be time-consuming. With every recipe, there are multiple steps that need to be taken to put a home-cooked meal on the table. With the new Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor, this is no longer a tall order! I can easily whip up healthy and yummy-tasting chicken nuggets, burgers, meatballs, veggie patties and more tasty treats for the kids from scratch; I can … [Read more...]
Stay cool with Power Juices…
With the haze in Singapore reaching unhealthy (and occasionally hazardous) levels in the past week and such unbearable humidity, one way to help our family stay cool and healthy is to detox our bodies of the toxins with power juices. Today, with more toxins in the environment than ever, "it's critical to detox," says Linda Page, N.D., Ph.D., the author of Detoxification (Healthy Healing Publications). Dr. Page recommends detoxing for symptoms such as allergies, unexplained fatigue, irritated … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Balinese Banana Fritters with Ice-Cream!
We fell head over heels over this simple but delicious street dessert while holidaying in Bali. Daddy and I made a pact to recreate this when we returned to Singapore to satisfy our cravings.There are many ready recipes on the internet but first, I need to get my hands on the correct type of Bananas for the fritters. A fruit grocer taught me to use 'Pisang Rajah' not your normal Del Monte found in NTUC. Little did I know there are so many varieties of bananas and bananas … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Ideas for Rise & Shine!
The Rise & Shine Carnival - Singapore's largest breakfast fiesta is taking place this Sunday. If you're planning to bring your family but still undecided what to pack for the picnic, here are some of my suggestions:Good 'O Satisfying Sandwiches: Pick up a loaf of wholemeal bread and stuff it with your choice of breafast-y fillings: egg mayo, lettuce, tomato, tunas, ham, cheese, etc.Palatable Pastries: Run by your favorite bakery and pick up … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Slurpy Beef Stew and Strawberry Spinach Salad!
We had decided to have a simple Valentine's Day Dinner at home. After work, I made a brief stop at Cold Storage to grab some fresh spinach greens, a punnet of Korean Strawberries, toss them together in a simple vinaigrette dressing as a starter. I had prepared this salad for few potluck parties and received rave reviews. Strawberry Spinach Salad Ingredients: A bunch of Spinach Salad (rinsed) A handful of Strawberries (sliced - I used a heart shaped cutter) 1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 … [Read more...]