Category Archives: HOME

EATS: Crème brûlée

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Monki

We got into watching Master Chef Junior recently. In one of the episodes, Christina Tosi was astonished that a child made a crème brûlée under 45 minutes. I was astonished that a child could make a crème brûlée. I … Continue reading →

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EATS: Smokey Spicy Garbanzo Snack

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Monki

Ever since we watched The Game Changer, Plum and Monkey King have dived whole-heartedly into the blissful world of plant-based eating. So if you love your whole roasted chicken, brisket, pork shoulders, duck confit, beef tenderloin, quail, seared salmon, dover … Continue reading →

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Lean IN?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Monki

Life of a physician mother: 2pm, BOSS sees me heating up my (late) lunch in the common room, stops by to talk (me, starving, wishing I can get a minute ALONE to eat): I eat a big breakfast and big … Continue reading →

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Dead in the Yard?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Monki

In the middle of the night, my husband came by my desk as I was wrapping up some work, looking alarmed: MK: There is a dead possum in our yard. I believe our dog killed it. Me, not fully comprehending … Continue reading →

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EATS: Blistered Shishito Peppers

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Monki

With our drastic reduction of meat consumption this year, I try not to overdo it with beans and fish all the time. I started making tofu dishes (more on that later!), and looking into vegetables that we normally don’t cook … Continue reading →

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EATS: Asian Noodle with Eggplant, Portabello Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, and Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Monki

With my daughter being a Pescatarian, I’ve been forced to get out of my comfort zone of relying on roast chicken and bolongnese sauce, and really think about how to make vegatable dishes interesting on a daily basis. I bought … Continue reading →

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EATS: Mediterranean Pasta with Eggplant, Olives, Grapes, and Tomatoes

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Monki

The farmer’s market is bustling with all the vibrant colors of summer! What caught my eyes this weekend were the purple eggplants and yellow cherry tomatoes. I decided to make a pasta salad dish with these ingredients because: 1) this … Continue reading →

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EATS: Poké Bowl

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Monki

When I stopped by the farmer’s market this weekend, the fishmonger had beautiful cuts of ahi (yellow fin) tuna. Normally, I would either make sushi with it, or sear it lightly and top it with a dash of ponzu. … Continue reading →

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EATS: Weeknight Spaghetti with Clam

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Monki

I love my mussels, sea bass, and Japanese sea bass. But clams are my unsung heroes of seafood. When I go to Italian restaurants, I always get their spaghetti alle vongole. Clams are easier to handle than oysters or mussels. … Continue reading →

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Wishful Thinking

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Monki

Conversation overheard this Tuesday morning coming from Plum’s room: MK: Wake up honey! WAKE UP! Plum: Hmmm… MK: Rise and shine! Plum: What day is today? Is today Saturday or Sunday? I couldn’t hear MK’s response, because I burst out laughing so … Continue reading →