2020-05-08 09:47
Irresistibly fluffy soft milk buns. This is the best soft milk buns recipe ever. It calls for ingredients that you’re likely to already have in your kitchen. And if you have a bread ma… Read More
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2020-03-02 08:54
An easy to prepare steamed fish Hong Kong style.Steamed fish Hong Kong style is incredibly easy it is to prepare. It’s healthy, quick and delicious. My daughter, T2 adores Hong Kong-st… Read More
2019-09-30 10:26
Red KariIt’s hard to impress my wife. She has a very discerning palate. We’ve both been very fortunate in that we’ve eaten very widely. She counts many chefs whose restaura… Read More
2019-09-27 00:00
Lamb is an interesting meat. I adore lamb but for some reason, I have several friends who, when invited over for a meal, and when I’ve asked about dietary restrictions, have said, &ldq&hell…Read More
2019-07-10 12:00
When we became parents, my wife and I started to pay more attention to the food we were cooking at home. We’d always loved great produce, but in the past, our priority was on flavour… Read More
2019-07-09 01:00
For the past year or so, I have had the great pleasure of writing a column for CNA Lifestyle titled Creative Capital. Each column profiles a local noteworthy creative here in Singapore. Shi… Read More
2019-06-12 02:12
This hawthorn berry & rosebud herbal syrup contains ingredients that are often used in traditional Chinese medicine. I wanted to create a herbal syrup that would be quite versatile &mda&helli…Read More
2019-06-07 01:00
June, for those of us with kids, is equally aggravating and exciting. The school holidays mean your kids are free, all the time. And, for the younger ones at least, chances are they’l… Read More
2019-04-04 13:03
I love the jammy, sweet intensity and appealing acidity in these roasted strawberries. Roasting is, for me, a simple way of extending the shelf-life of fresh, in season fruit. While I try my… Read More
2019-01-21 01:44
This is my absolute favourite chocolate granola recipe. It’s studded with peanuts and almond slivers, as well as cacao nibs. And just as it emerges from the oven, we stir dark chocol… Read More
2018-12-04 14:50
These Japanese-style rusks are crisp, mildly sweet and savoury snacks brushed with butter and a touch of sugar then topped with grated cheese (I use coconut sugar and Gruyere). They are r… Read More
2018-12-02 10:10
A simple mermaid-themed photo wall. Pink streamers, balloons and mermaid print poplin from Spotlight. Pink tissue pom pom and birthday garland from Ruby Rabbit.Here’s a time-strap… Read More
2018-12-02 09:59
Print This!
Honey madeleines
Makes 15 madeleines
Ingredients
90g unsalted butter, cubed
2 tsps clear honey
90g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking… Read More
2018-10-24 11:00
On my Instagram feed, I have been sharing images of some of the canapes that I had designed for a recent luxury event — the launch event for the Singapore instalment of the Herm&egrav&helli…Read More
2018-10-15 11:00
I grew up in Manhattan in the 1970s and early 1980s (the second half of that decade was sadly spent in Washington DC). Back then, for my family and for many our our peers, the ultimate up-m… Read More
2018-09-09 13:23
Super moist, crowd pleasing chocolate mayo mini cakes.
This is the sort of madly moist, easy-to-make chocolate cake recipe that gets passed down generations. I first discovered it when I ma… Read More
2018-09-04 12:35
I’m a bit of a nightmare customer for most restaurateurs. Not because I’m an A-hole or make a big fuss in restaurants; in fact, I always try be on my best behavior when dining o… Read More
2018-08-14 11:00
I think almost every child likes charsiu (also spelled “char siew”), aka Chinese barbecued pork. There’s something wonderfully delicious about the combination of juicy, te… Read More
2018-08-01 12:00
One of my favourite things in the world to eat is Japanese curry. I know some curry aficionados turn up their noses at Japanese curry. Such food snobs are quick to comment, and usually rath… Read More
2018-07-19 11:00
My mornings begin way too early. I get up at 530am every day and allow myself just 15 minutes to wash up and change. I need to wake my son up at 6am so that leaves me another 15 minutes in… Read More
2018-07-17 13:51
The other day, I was scratching my head wondering what to make the kids for lunch. Because T1 and T2 come home from school an hour apart, I either need to cook twice, or make something that… Read More
2018-02-26 08:29
Moist, fluffy soufflé omelette.
I’ve been meaning to share this omelette recipe for years. Whisking the eggwhites first, then folding them into the yolks makes for the perfect o… Read More
2018-02-23 15:07
Ultra rich chocolate financiers best enjoyed warm.
These rich and moist chocolate financiers are remarkably easy to prepare. They’re an adaptation of my favourite matcha financier reci… Read More
2018-02-18 12:00
I have a new favorite oxtail recipe, and it’s one I literally threw together on the spot. For the second day of Chinese New Year, we had asked my in-laws to come over for lunch. I has… Read More
2018-02-14 09:43
Homemade jiaozi in double-boiled herbal pork broth.
For the longest time, I’ve been trying to develop a simple jiaozi filling that is juicy and flavourful. One that wouldn’t need… Read More
2018-02-06 04:29
Matcha financiers prepared using a recipe from TWG Tea’s executive pastry chef, Philippe Langlois.
TWG Tea‘s matcha financiers are by far my favourite–not because I’v… Read More
2017-12-12 13:24
Happy holidays. This little gift guide may be coming too late for most of you, but just in case you’ve been a teeny tiny bit delinquent in your holiday shopping — or, like my wif… Read More
2017-11-08 11:57
Any long-time reader knows that I’m slightly obsessed with pork and pork dishes. One of the first “restaurant” dishes that I fell in love with as a child is tonkatsu, and i… Read More
2017-10-09 16:56
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of contributing an essay to Pin Prestige’s August issue. The theme of this particular edition was 点, meaning dot. And I was invited to r… Read More
2017-09-12 09:00
Like many of you, I’ve worked my way through (most of) three seasons of Chef’s Table. While some episodes put me to sleep, others were highly memorable. After watching the episo… Read More
2017-08-18 10:00
Head turning Sarawak laksa from Mom’s Laksa in Kuching.
We recently spent an awesome weekend in Kuching with over 30 friends. Most of them were people we knew, or knew of, and all of t… Read More
2017-07-21 16:57
Babi kecap, a classic Chinese Indonesian stew of pork braised in sweet soy.
I am so enamoured of this babi kecap, a classic Chinese Indonesian stew of pork braised in kecap manis (sweet soy… Read More
2017-07-16 03:21
Moist, fudgy mini brownie cupcakes
These are moist, fudgy one-bowl chocolate brownie mini cupcakes–the sort of recipe I love because I can get away with baking these late into the nigh… Read More
2017-06-10 13:58
Ten years ago, I road tested an earlier version of this ragu alla Bolognese recipe for the very first time. It has since become a household staple; the recipe that defines ragu alla Bologne… Read More
2017-06-07 14:24
Let’s get this straight, I wouldn’t acquire a Thermomix simply to make play dough. I love our simple recipe for making play dough here which doesn’t call for fancy gear. B… Read More
2017-06-04 08:18
This is a nifty trick for when you’re looking for more jammy flavoured strawberries. I discovered this technique as a university student along with learning to flambé fruit. I… Read More
2017-01-31 02:33
Over the lunar new year holiday, my darling wife whipped up some of her signature dumplings for me and the rest of the family to enjoy.
Truth be told, the recipe isn’t hers but an ada… Read More
2016-12-15 14:30
For the past few years, without fail, I’ve whipped up a big batch of eggnog. And spiked it generously with a good quality whisky. Often, Su-Lyn and I will distribute bottles to friend… Read More
2016-12-15 00:25
One of the ingredients I love to use in dishes when I entertain friends is sea urchin (“uni” in Japanese). It’s a product I’ve come to really enjoy in recent yea… Read More
2016-12-07 00:00
The other night, at The Naked Finn, I had one of the best dinners I’ve ever had here in Singapore. And I want to tell all of you all about it. The problem with doing so is that you wo… Read More
2016-11-08 00:30
A couple of weeks ago I received an email that excited and intrigued me. The marketing folks promoting Philadelphia Cream Cheese reached out and asked if I would be willing to create a fun… Read More
2016-11-04 00:30
Earlier this year, I started to plan how to best celebrate my fifteenth wedding anniversary. I knew that, for my wife and I at least, the ideal celebration would be built around a mini-vaca… Read More
2016-10-27 07:39
I love how deeply chocolatey these two-bite wholewheat cookies are. When you bake them very briefly (exactly 7 min in my oven), they develop a crisp exterior but remain soft and chewy in the… Read More
2016-10-26 00:30
We know that Halloween is nearly upon us, but we’re sharing many of the Halloween ideas for pre-schoolers that we’re using for our party this year here just in case you’re… Read More
2016-09-27 01:00
Why would anyone bother to make their own noodles?
I’ve been obsessed with being able to prepare all my favourite comfort foods from scratch. I guess as the years go by, I’ve be… Read More
2016-09-21 01:00
My all-time favourite restaurant in Kyoto is a tiny, offbeat, rustic place in the northern suburbs of the city called Gyu Ho, which roughly translates as, “cow paradise”.
My wif… Read More
2016-09-15 10:58
I’ve come to realise that simple treats work best for my kids. And sugar cookies are essential to every mommy’s kitchen arsenal. They make great everyday treats. But they’r… Read More
2016-09-11 13:48
It’s been a long time since I’ve left a restaurant angry. Not just disappointed or let down but actually really pissed off. But tonight, I am. My wife and I visited a restaurant… Read More
2016-09-06 13:07
Not so long ago, Singapore’s first-ever Michelin ratings were announced. And while I paid close attention to the results, they did not actually change the way I eat here in Singapore… Read More
2016-09-02 01:41
Keeping my little ones engaged and occupied while I’m at work is always a challenge when the school holidays roll around. In June earlier this year, I shortlisted a little schedule of… Read More
2016-07-06 03:25
It is often said that the foundation of French cuisine is its sauces. This is something that I’ve come to appreciate more as I’ve aged. With my own cooking, I once spent a lot o… Read More
2016-05-15 23:00
I’ve previously mentioned my obsession with the Sepia Cookbook by Martin Benn. Of all the cookbooks I’ve purchased in the last 12 months, it’s the one that has inspired me… Read More
2016-05-10 23:00
One of my son’s favourite foods is pizza. It’s right up there with croissants, chicken rice, satay and tempura. If it was up to him, he’d eat one of these five things ever… Read More
2016-05-08 15:01
Over the years, I’ve simplified my culinary style. Back when I worked from home and had no children, it was possible to indulge in convoluted recipes that took days on end to execute… Read More
2016-04-26 01:59
If you know me, you know that I have quite specific tastes. I’m lucky enough to have travelled fairly extensively, and in a previous life (ie, job), lived out of a suitcase for weeks… Read More
2016-04-20 09:38
Regular followers of my wife’s Instagram feed would note that she, much more than I, has a specific style of shooting and styling food. The images are consistent and, in some odd way… Read More
2016-04-07 09:21
In my previous post, I wrote about three amazing meals (at Sepia, Automata, and Ester) my wife and I enjoyed in our recent, super-short jaunt down to Sydney. The purpose of our trip was fir… Read More
2016-04-03 23:00
If you’ve read my two previous posts, you’ll know by now that my wife and I recently flew down to Sydney for a very short but food-intense vacation. In fact, we only had three n… Read More
2016-03-31 08:38
There are meals and then there are once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences. Several years ago, when a friend called up and informed me that he’d been able to secure a table at El Bulli… Read More
2016-03-29 09:41
Very recently, my wife and I were lucky enough to be invited to join a friend’s table at the Noma Sydney pop-up. Of course, we said yes and immediately started planning our trip. Deci… Read More
2016-03-22 03:49
I recently spent a full week working with Chef Ryan Clift on Mediacorp’s very exciting Eat List Star project. By the end of that week, after having listened to Chef Clift talk about f… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you ever watched a food TV show and said to yourself, “Hell, I could do that?” Or picked up a copy of Lucky Peach or Kinfolk, flipped through it (used it as a prop for an In… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My wife and I recently hosted dinners on back to back Saturdays. Because we wanted to save some prep time–and because a lot of our ingredients could be made ahead and frozen or stored… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I have to admit that I almost always include a sous-vide egg dish on my menus when hosting dinners these days. I just love the soft richness of a slow-cooked soft-boiled egg and love pairing… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When I told my friends that I will be flying up to Prague for 4 days, they looked at me with a wide-eyed awe of craziness; what they didn’t understand was that these are little things… Read More
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