When I took my beautiful wife S to Tokyo to celebrate her birthday in March, because we only…


Nigel Slater’s chocolate beetroot cake: one of the best chocolate cakes I made
Putting vegetables in baked treats is not uncommon as they add moisture to the bake. We have…

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…

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,…

Labour of love: Lunch at Kooka Café and a conversation with co-owner Lauren Chambers
Since a colleague introduced me to Kooka Café earlier this year, I’ve made the place my unofficial hideout,…

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…

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….

&MADE, a new bistro by Bruno Ménard in Singapore
One of the best meals my gorgeous, foodie wife S and I have ever had was at L’Osier,…

Enjoy innovative Modern Indonesian food at The Moluccas Room
The culinary world can be a confusing place at times. It’s not uncommon for some restaurants, who serve…