Two years ago, I bought a Belgian waffle iron purely on the strength of Molly’s post recommending two…
A chat with chef Andre Chiang about unique culinary philosophies
“There is no such thing as the best (chef)”, writes Ferran Adrià, who knows a thing or two…
Ile de Ré: a slice of paradise and a recipe for bar en croûte de sel
Ask any foreigner what the best place to visit in France is, and you’ll get a long and…
You Si, the Painter that Paints Without a Brush
I had the opportunity to meet with You Si in Shanghai, China at an art gallery event. I was…
High-end Kaiseki kappo-style in Singapore at Yoshiyuki
Last week, I had the immense pleasure of dining in one of Singapore’s most beautiful new restaurants. Yoshiyuki,…
Pantry Basics: How to make semolina pasta at home
This is one of my favourite recipes for homemade pasta because it results in a perfectly al dente…
Friday Food Porn: The original carpaccio, from Harry’s Bar, Venice
I love carpaccio, the raw beef “salad” that has become one of the must-have dishes on all Italian…
Labour of love: Lunch at Kooka Café and a conversation with co-owner Lauren Chambers
Since a colleague introduced me to Kooka Café earlier this year, I’ve made the place my unofficial hideout,…
Lamb tagine – an adaptation of a Moroccan favourite
When I was growing up in my tropical island home of Singapore, I believed that stews were eaten…
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