Steamboat, to many, may be a tedious kind of meal. The main grouse would probably be that you have to cook the meal yourself, at the dining table. And you may have to put up with some hot waves of air from the boiling pot of broth and the cooker too... on top of having to cook your food! Some people avoid steamboat because well, the food gets kinda monotonous here because most of the stuff we have are made from fishpaste - a variety of shapes and sizes, but basically, fishpaste is the core … [Read more...]
A Taste of Australian Avocados
Truth be told - I never knew how wonderful the avocado really is. That is, not until I had an educational afternoon recently when Euro-Atlantic together with Agri-Science Queensland (Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation) in partnership with The Avocado Export Company organized a session to introduce this nutritious fruit. The event was held at the Berjaya University College of Hospitality. The avocado is one of the most nutrient-rich energy-dense fruit … [Read more...]
Songkran Feast @ Erawan Classic Thai & Fusion
The Thais celebrate Songkran as their traditional New Year's Day. While the date of Songkran used to be set by astrological calculation, it is now celebrated from 13-15 April. The festival is usually associated with the throwing of water on people (at least that's how I always associate it!) - this originated from the pouring of "blessed" water, ie water that has been used to cleanse Buddhas. It is a mark of respect and good fortune as this "blessed" water is poured over the shoulders. … [Read more...]
Noodles Party @ Chef Choi’s
Let me tell you something: I love my noodles, I do. I'd go for noodles, any time, over rice. So, when CS decided to hold a Noodles Party at Chef Choi's and I was privileged enough to be on her invitation list, I was almost ecstatic. If my previous dinner experience at Chef Choi's was anything to go by, I just couldn't wait to see what kinda partying we'd be having on Noodles Nite! The party kicked off with the most lusted-over appetizer... what else could it be but.... … [Read more...]
Sim Hap Ke – an unforgettable meal
When I read WMW's blogpost on this place recently, I knew I just had to go and check this out a.s.a.p. There have been numerous posts by other food bloggers on Sim Hap Ke, and I had actually earmarked this place on my "Must Eat" list, since last year! So, last weekend,we finally made our way there. I called ahead to book and made sure we were there early. When we sat down, I confidently gave our orders, based on what WMW has recommended. Now, this was when this amusing exchange … [Read more...]
Baking Pies @ The Food Studio is great fun!
The first thing that struck me about The Food Studio is that...man, that's my Dream Kitchen! I love those overhanging steel shelves - I want my pots and pans to hang above the island in my kitchen too. Looking at this very professional kitchen at The Food Studio just reinforces that I need to get cracking on those ceiling-hanging shelves. Tucked away in the quiet hilly enclave of Amarin Kiara, The Food Studio offers a variety of culinary events, ranging from demos, gourmet cooking … [Read more...]
Celestial Court @ Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
Celestial Court, that elegant classy Chinese restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel has long been a favourite stop-over for meals for busy executives. By virtue of its location in the business district of Jalan Sultan Ismail, Celestial Court enjoys good patronage not only because of this strategic address, but also because their reputation for fine pork-free Chinese fare has tantalised many a palate. From the moment you step onto the plush carpet, pass … [Read more...]
“Chef’s Tale” – in aid of the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami fund-raising
Michael Saxon, the CEO of the Delicious Group and Director of Hospitality & Lifestyle for E&O Berhad is the author of "Chef's Tale" - a book he wrote with the purpose of providing a journal of the 30 years he has been in the hospitality industry with the hope that it would help young and upcoming hospitality employees a much-needed guide to help prepare them for the industry. Michael will be giving away paperback copies of "Chef's Tales" at the following venues: Delicious @ Bangsar … [Read more...]
Lunch at Cilantro, MiCasa All Suite Hotel
If I have to take leave to go for a lunch, it'd better be good. Now which restaurant would warrant a half-day leave for me to enjoy its lunch? Well, that would be Cilantro - one of the doyens of fine dining in the city. I, like most common folks, do have a little inconvenience called a "regular day job" which would require applying for half a day off if I want to lounge over a lunch which lasts well over the 1-hour allocated under our employment terms! If you lunch at Cilantro, you … [Read more...]
Restoran Fu Kua
It was an impromptu change of dinner plan that had me heading to this restaurant. Not that I minded - due to 2 reasons: I had actually wanted to try out this place much earlier and secondly, I was going to dine with some of my favourite makan-kakis ;) Located in an intermediate shoplot behind the Cash Converters & Sime Darby Medical Centre, Restoran Fu Kua is your typical no-frills chinese restaurant with lots of bright colours on their walls, table cloths, chairs - ranging from green to … [Read more...]
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