There are few events that make it to the household calendar, but when they do, they’re often labeled…


Soul Food Mahanakorn, street food, sexy setting in Bangkok
I might very well be the last food blogger in Asia to write about Soul Food Mahanakorn in…

Chocolate biscotti
I made biscotti for the first time when I was looking for a baked good to whip up…

Sydney’s Farmhouse – an enticing rural escape in the city
Farmhouse is the new kid on the block; aside from being cool and chilled out, this new kid has…

Krua Apsorn, where in-the-know foodies eat in Bangkok
A number of years back, when I was in Bangkok on an overnight work trip, a good friend…

Flavours of Burma: mushroom and tomato curry
Burma or officially Myanmar is on my travel list for the longest time. Unfortunately, it will be a…

The Inspired Chef, artisanal ice creams by 4 of Singapore’s top chefs, launches today
I am a total ice cream addict. On top of that, since my wife S makes some of…

5 surprising facts about salt
Salt is the world’s oldest flavoring – the first written reference is from the Book of Job, dated 2,250…

Foie gras scrambled eggs & other favourite breakfast items in Hong Kong
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most during my days as a freelance consultant is having leisurely breakfasts (and…