Category: Lunch

Turkish bread with baby spinach, tomatoes, feta, lemon and sumac

Turkish bread with baby spinach, tomatoes, feta, lemon and sumac

Audio: (Without the recipe) Audio: (With the recipe) Friday morning gradually emerged as the shades of golden, red, and brown leaves gracefully pirouetted to the light wind’s frigid autumn melody. Slowly walking across the lake with its own charm and beauty. The murky yet picturesque […]

Isso Vadai

Isso Vadai

There is so much beauty in celebrating connectedness, culture and not to mentioned delicious diverse food across the globe.  Despite the pandemic, that did not stop this event from occurring online. The first dish that I wanted to try making was Isso Vadai from the […]

Potato, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and tomato

Potato, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and tomato

Simplicity… Simplicity to me is acknowledging and being grateful that I have a roof under my head, food to eat, clothes, but most importantly that I am content with what I have already and believing that God will provide for my needs and NOT wants. […]

Fattoush

Fattoush

I came across this salad when I was previously volunteering at Free-to-Feed. Free- to-Feed is a not for profit enterprise that has a purpose of assisting people seeking asylum to: Seek meaningful employment opportunities based on their existing skills and experiences. Promote social inclusion and […]

Egg & Spinach domburi

Egg & Spinach domburi

My obsession with using chopsticks is real! (Yes, I even have a bunch of metal, plastic and wooden ones in a specific kitchen drawer). Although I eat much slower when using them, I end up savouring my meals, even more, making me value the food […]

Fettuccine pesto with bacon, parsley and parmesan cheese

Fettuccine pesto with bacon, parsley and parmesan cheese

I opened the kitchen pantry with excitement beaming all over my face wondering what will tonight’s dinner be. Immediately, the fettuccine caught my attention and I remembered an idiosyncratic incident at my parent’s house. The moment you mention the word “pasta” or “fettuccine” in my […]

Baked eggs with Tomato Sauce

Baked eggs with Tomato Sauce

After buying some eggs and veggies at Queen Victoria Market this week, I passed by a few cafes selling baked eggs and decided to make this for brekkie on the weekend. This recipe is great for who loves eggs or would like to prepare eggs in […]

Caroline’s Sayur Asem (Tamarind Soup with Vegetables)

Caroline’s Sayur Asem (Tamarind Soup with Vegetables)

With today’s post, I am very privileged to learn more about Indonesian culture. Caroline Katrina, a good friend of mine and the lovely President for Deakin Toastmasters was very excited to share her fabulous dish and what this means to her. Caroline: “This is the […]

Honey Sesame Tempeh and Spicy quinoa Salad

Honey Sesame Tempeh and Spicy quinoa Salad

If you are looking for a dish that looks good, taste good and that can be prepared in 30 minutes, then CONTINUE TO READ THIS POST. In all honesty, Monday was one of those days where I just didn’t feel like cooking (GASP). I just […]

Wild rice, pea and lentil salad

Wild rice, pea and lentil salad

Last year in September, I decided to take a break from blogging. Without realizing, my passion for food styling and embracing other people’s food culture was slowly dying into the abyss of nothingness. It became to the point where cooking became a chore (words I thought I would never […]