When I was pregnant, people were constantly asking me to imagine what kind of child I was going…


Revisiting La Mar – a Peruvian favourite in New York City
La Mar is a restaurant that I first visited in Lima in the summer of 2009. I remember this place clearly because…

Making your own bread: Start with Peter Reinhart’s soft cheese bread
When I started baking, the idea of making my own bread had never crossed my mind. After all,…

Diner en Blanc Singapore
On 30 August 2012, my wife S and I took part in Diner en Blanc Singapore. Since I…

Family Food: Waffles of Insane Greatness
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,…