When I took my beautiful wife S to Tokyo to celebrate her birthday in March, because we only…
The best cupcake in the world – Molly’s Cupcakes
The cupcake boom was alive and well when I was first in Chicago four years ago. There was Sprinkles, Swirlz,…
Pinot Noir – A taste of its worldly flavours
“God made Cabernet Sauvignon, whereas the devil made Pinot noir.” As famously declared by André Tchelistcheff, America’s most influential…
Some hot picks for Kyoto
Every time my wife S and I go to Kyoto, one of our all-time favourite cities, we discover…
Pantry Basics: Homemade Vanilla Fridge Wipe
Vanilla fridge wipe is a household cleaning product that I first discovered as an undergraduate in Western Australia….
Nigel Slater’s chocolate beetroot cake: one of the best chocolate cakes I made
Putting vegetables in baked treats is not uncommon as they add moisture to the bake. We have…
Passion fruit curd pie
Or as it is known in my family – ¨Postre de Boris¨ (Boris’ dessert) Boris was once the…
A delicious and nutritious roasted vegetables tray bake
A bowlful of roasted spuds would qualify as comfort food for most. My perfect potato nugget is crisp on…
Haru Cooking Class: A lesson in Japanese home cooking in Kyoto
Japanese home cooking may be pretty simple, but if you haven’t had the chance to witness the actual…
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