Sometimes, less is truly more. When I’m pressed for time but would like to be able to offer…


Friday Food Porn: some 3 star sushi, Sushi Saito
My beautiful foodie wife S’s all-time favourite food is sushi. It’s what she craves when she’s feeling crappy….

Zen and the art of cold brew coffee: Review of the Hario Cold Water Dripper
I’ve been fascinated with cold brew coffee since I read about it a couple years ago. Being a…

My love for Champagnes, plus a few suggestions
My wife S and I, like so many in our generation, are passionate about wine. That doesn’t make…

Rachel Khoo’s Puy lentil salad with goat’s cheese, beetroot and dill vinaigrette: a satisfying alternative to meat
Last year, following a friend’s initiative, in the name of sustainability, I decided to cut down on the…

A light but flavourful crab pasta with an aromatic shellfish broth
Over the years, my gorgeous and svelte wife S has continuously pressured me to make lighter and healthier…

Pantry Basics: The Ultimate Lemon Curd – Pierre Hermé’s Lemon Cream
In all honesty, this post was prompted by the fact that I’ve finally found Meyer lemons in Singapore….

Friday Food Porn: Ayam Buah Keluak
I love ayam buah keluak. This distinctive Peranakan dish–a spicy, heady chicken and black nut stew–is so very…

Puerto Rican Mofongo and blackened chicken panini: Jimmy’z Kitchen in Miami Beach, Florida
Ah, Miami Beach… a place known for its outstanding Cuban food but this time, I have decided to…