Author: Retire by 50

As a lover of Chinese cuisine, I find myself enjoying cold dishes (凉拌菜) whenever I eat in Chinese restaurants. Realistically, we know that these cold dishes aren’t hard to make because all the vegetables ingredients used can easily be found in ou…

We all know that when you get your hands on fresh fish, the simplest cooking method is the best way to bring out the taste of the fish. All we need, is a simple soy sauce to bring out the “鲜“ in the fish. Here’s a simple soy sauce recipe th…

Have you ever thought about making your own noodles at home? It might seem like a big task, but trust me, it’s easier than you think and comes with some fantastic benefits. Here are some reasons into why I am learning to make homemade noodles at home, …

A few years ago, there was a period of time where I craved for Middle Eastern cuisine after watching a few shows on Middle East culture and lifestyle. Hummus was one of my favourite dips for bread and vegetables. However, the prices of store-bought Hum…

Mackerels are relatively inexpensive compared to the more popular fishes such as salmon. When they go on sale, I would buy them from the frozen section where the mackerels are prepared and sold in fillets of 4 and store them in the freezer along with m…