Month: January 2016

Wishing all our souperholics a souperlicious start to a great year! The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays for the Chinese here in Singapore. This celebration is also known as the Spring Festival because the start of the Chinese New Year also marks the beginning of spring. This year, CNY falls […]

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My souperinspiration: Vegan Doenjang Tteokguk Tteokguk is a traditional Korean dish eaten during the celebration of the Korean New Year. The dish consists of the broth/soup (guk) with thinly sliced rice cakes (tteok – it can be called a kind of rice pasta). It is tradition to eat tteokguk on New Year’s Day because it […]

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My souperinspiration: Prosperity Black Pepper Beef Stew Ingredient: Black pepper a prized possession One of my favourite spice has to be black pepper. I add it to all my food, especially my soups and stews even without actually trying the soup. I have researched online and this holds true for most cooks and chefs. A […]

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My souperinspiration: Beauty Collagen Stew Collagen and beauty hotpots In a nutshell, collagen is a protein made up of amino acids and found in the human body. Collagen fibers support body tissues and is a major component of the extracellular matrix that supports cells. Collagen and keratin give the skin its strength, waterproofing, and elasticity. […]

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My souperinspiration: Barramundi Kimchi Jjigae Kimchi Kimchi refers to often fermented vegetable dishes usually made with napa cabbage, Korean radish, or sometimes cucumber, commonly fermented in a brine of ginger, garlic, scallions, and chili pepper. There are endless varieties with regional variations, and it is served as a side dish or cooked into soups and […]

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I have more than survived Week 1 of my Souper Diet in 2016! Some of you may already know that I have embarked on my third Souper Diet on 4th Jan 2016 with my husband and a few friends. The Souper Diet by The Soup Spoon is a 28-day soup-based meal plan designed to help […]

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Hello again! It’s been a week of long hours due to our store openings in NTU and Punggol Waterway Point and I’m nothing but thankful for the soupport from my staff and customers. The weigh-in at week 2 has spurred me on further! 3.9kg down since I started The Souper Diet two weeks ago! I’ve […]

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Hello 2016! I love writing long lists of ambitious goals into my brand new planner, and year after year, these appear: eat better, exercise more, lose weight, be happy and travel more! I used to ask Google, “How to lose weight? How to lose weight fast? What’s the best diet plan?” Now, I’m souper pleased to share […]

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My souperinspiration: Soulful Vegan Chilli A bowl of chilli con carne and tortilla chips. I have received countless emails from regular customers requesting us to widen our repertoire for vegan choices. This recipe is a lovely alternative to a traditional chilli con carne,  meaning”chilli with meat”. The mention of this dish never fails to prompt […]

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My souperinspiration: Chicken Broccoli with Red Rice Stew The inspiration for chicken broccoli with red rice stew comes from a frequently cooked dish during my University days: Stir fried broccoli with chicken, mushroom and tomatoes served over rice. It was a one-dish meal but it provided a lot of sustenance and comfort. Most importantly, it […]

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My souperinspiration: Spicy Salmon Miso Jjigae I am a huge fan of soups in particular Korean and Japanese ones. The spicy salmon miso jjigae is a Nabe X Jjigae, inspired by the very famous Ishikari from Hokkaido and the unforgettable Haemultang from Jeju island. Hokkaido Ishikari From the freshest catch of the sea to the vast […]

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