I have been interested – perhaps obsessed is a better word – with Japanese food for many years…


Creme de marrons
Chestnuts are one of my five-year old son’s favourite snacks. In Singapore, street vendors roast them in a…

The Reformatory Caffeine Lab – Sydney’s coolest new coffee shop
There’s no shortage of good coffee in Sydney. Quality sourcing of beans and passionate baristas are scattered all…

Ron Roozen House, the best vacation home in Margaret River
Su-Lyn and I love Margaret River. We used to visit this West Australian wine (and surf) region on…

Food Porn: Yoyogi Sushi & Sake Bar at the GrandStand
It is a truism to say that Singapore is not short of Japanese restaurants but Yoyogi Sushi and Sake…

Surquillo Market, Lima
I love visiting markets to get a sense, a hold of the pulse of a community and its…

Better than takeout: Thai beef basil rice
When I was visiting a friend in New York, I was mildly horrified to find out that her…

Dark chocolate covered digestives
It’s been a while since I have baked or cooked – between work, baby happenings and numerous other…

Five quirky and cool must-dos when in Tokyo
Tokyo might be my favorite city in the world. It’s got an amazing mix of world class food,…