“We were born to work together…. together we will make music.” What the cameras didn’t show was me… on the verge of passing out having just heard one of my culinary heroes imploring me… Continue reading
2021. A year of finding one’s feet again. Eating however has continued to be the one constant that has kept us going. And although this blog hasn’t been kept as fresh as it… Continue reading
2020. A year I imagine most of us would much rather forget. Eating however has been the one constant that has kept us going. And there have been plenty of unforgettable dishes that… Continue reading
This week’s lockdown recipe series is all about Nduja – Calabria’s spicy, spreadable pork salume and one of my ultimate favourite ingredients to have on standby in the fridge! Its deep savoury flavour and… Continue reading
If there’s one type of food I’ve craved this lockdown period in London more than anything else, it would be the street food of home and the rest of South East Asia. This… Continue reading
Staying on the theme of simplified lockdown recipes, this next one in the series celebrates my favourite of all the humble tinned fish – SARDINES! Nutritious, budget-friendly, meaty and packing a punch in… Continue reading
Such surreal and uncertain times we find ourselves in. With Supper Clubs and cooking gigs on hold in the coming months, I’ve found the past couple of weeks totally discombobulating – a mixture… Continue reading
As 2019 draws to a close, it’s that time of the year again where I recount my top eats over the past 12 months. This year’s line up sees us traverse the globe from… Continue reading
Bordeaux’s Marathon du Medoc has long had a place towards the very top of my bucket list. The first I heard of it was over 10 years ago when I came across an… Continue reading
As far as destination restaurants with a view go, it doesn’t get any better than Mirador de Ulia for me. The setting here which overlooks San Sebastian, the Basque coastline and surrounding hills gets… Continue reading
Fukuoka. The birthplace of Tonkotsu Ramen. Land of mentaiko, sushi, sashimi, sake, strawberries and all things delicious. I recently struck gold and won the grand prize of an Instagram photography competition put on by… Continue reading
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s that time of the year again where I recap my favourite eats over the past 12 months. This year’s line up spans from London to Lisbon to KL.… Continue reading
Let’s face it – with the amount of dried shrimp & belachan (fermented shrimp paste) used in Nyonya & Malaysian cuisine, it doesn’t make for the most vege-friendly of cuisines out there. However,… Continue reading
It’s been almost a week since your passing. Frankly I’m still reeling from the tragic news, trying to process having to write this in the past tense. Nobody out there has inspired me… Continue reading
San Sebastian. Quite simply, my favourite city in the whole wide world. My first visit to this gem on Spain’s North coast was in 2011. 7 years and 6 visits later, I’ve been… Continue reading
Out of all the noodle dishes on the planet, a plate of Char Koay Teow still remains my favourite of them all. For me, the best of the best are found on the… Continue reading
Whether you are party-goer or beach bum, art-buff or foodie, Barcelona has a little something for everybody. Awash with architectural masterpieces, world-class museums, rolling green hills and not to mention one of Europe’s… Continue reading
As 2017 winds down, it’s that time of the year again where I recount my top eats over the past 12 months. This year’s stand out dishes span from London to Lisbon… San Sebastian… Continue reading
I find the most satisfying meals I have these days are the impulsive, solo ones. I’ll be honest – I never appreciated the joys of solo dining in my younger days… always slightly… Continue reading
For two Saturdays only on the 11th & 18th of November 2017, I will be joining forces again with my dear friend & fellow Malaysian chef Mandy Yin (@SambalShiok) to showcase Prawn Mee and a selection of Penang-inspired… Continue reading
This hearty, delicious stew is one of Baba-Nyonya cuisine’s most iconic dishes. Originating from the Southern Nyonya stronghold of Malacca, Pongteh has been gracing the family dinner tables of generations of the Peranakan… Continue reading
