If you have been reading the blog these few days you would have seen how busy we’ve been the past long weekend, preparing and gorging on gastronomic delights. When I cook at home I like to prepare simple hearty dishes that invoke memories of large family gatherings, sitting around a kitchen table surrounded by loved ones. I am…
Recipe – Our Family’s super secret (not so much anymore ) chicken claypot rice
Last weekend we had Cheryl’s family over for lunch and I decided to prepare chicken claypot rice; only problem is I don’t have a claypot so I decided to try it out in the tagine. I was pleasantly surprised by the results. After Cheryl’s post on thebakerwhocooks.net, we had a few requests for the recipe so…
Musings – Dining with Delicacies – The truffle
This long weekend Cheryl and I invited some friends over for an early dinner. I admit that I’m too lazy to entertain. Some may find that surprising given that I am a chef. Cooking shows give the impression that chefs, after slogging it up in the kitchen, are still driven by their endless passion & love of…
Musings – Dining by design
I don’t get out to events as much as I’d like. However, last night I was fortunate enough to be invited by Chef Anderson Ho, one of the most talented chefs I know, to Lavish’s 18 Anniversary gala dinner at Gardens by the Bay. The evening’s spread was prepared by Chef Teo Yeow Siang, a truly accomplished…
Recipes – Sous vide Chinese Style braised beef
Last night I shared a wonderful dinner with my Friends, over dinner one of the conversation topics was about my Blog. “When are we gonna see more blogs on food” asked Gaston “I don’t want to see a fecking blog about your new shoes” Now as enamoured as I am about my new shoes…
The Chef Who Lifts 