The Food Canon

If you have been following my blog, you will know that I have done a few posts on Sio Bak, Siew Yoke or Cantonese Roast Pork.

I have even claimed that I have perfected the techniques.

Not quite.

• There has been times when the skin won't crisped. This is especially so when I have pricked the skin, using some forks. 
• There has been times when I decided not to prick the skin. The skin was crisped, but only partially. The inner skin can be chewy.

I have always wondered: why do you need to prick the skin? Maybe I have missed something in googling cooking sites but I have never found the answer.

You have just given birth. You are now confined to the house for the month.

You cannot bathe.
You cannot visit Island Creamery.
No macaroons.
No chocolate brownies.
No curry chicken.
Coffee? Smell it if you like, but no sipping please.

For the next few weeks, your mother in-law ruleth.