Have you been to one of the ubiquitous tailors in Asia, perhaps in Singapore, Hong Kong or Thailand,…


The Siam, Bangkok (part 2)
When my darling wife S and I choose a hotel to stay in, one of the most important…

The Siam, Bangkok (part 1)
Over a decade ago, my next door neighbor, a stunning half Chinese, half British gal from Hong Kong…

Pantry Basics: A quick pickle recipe—Japanese pikurusu
Two months ago, when we happened to have some extra Japanese cucumbers and carrots in the fridge, I…

Friday Food Porn: Crabmeat pasta from Il Lido, Singapore
A quick snapshot of a good friend tucking into a plate of some amazing linguine with fresh crab…

Playing with food: curried meatballs with raita
During a recent trip to Perth, I picked up a jar of Providore’s brinjal pickles. Once home, I…

Make your day with shoes – from boot to brain inside George Cleverley
Women are spoilt for choice when it comes to buying great shoes. I know I can rattle off…

A love for quiche: asparagus quiche with mashed potato crust
The first time I paid attention to the word ‘quiche’ was way back in the early eighties, and…

An easy but impressive looking dessert: roasted pineapple with pistachios and yogurt
My wife S and I used to entertain a lot. In the old days, before we had our…
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