This past weekend was my brother’s and his wife’s birthdays; they share the same birthday. They also happened…


Seasonal simplicity: Lunch at JAAN and a conversation with chef Julien Royer
My girlfriend K has been a wonderful companion on my journey through the restaurant scene here in Singapore…

Facil – when in Berlin, eat French
When in Germany, eat French? Well, that is exactly what I did. Berlin is not a big city…

One to share: buttery Broyé du Poitou biscuit
My French family is full of ancestral tradition, and when I visit they always seem to pull out…

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…

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…

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…