Chocolate Frosted Coconut Cream and Lime Cake
Our mothers are beautiful. I truly believe so. They taught us to walk and encouraged us to talk. There is a good chance they were the first ones we cooked with, while still children. They probably smiled tenderly at the mess we left on the worktop whilst practicing our baking skills. It might not have...
In a mood for… love
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the Valentinos and Valentinas out there! I’ve once again had the great opportunity to work with the food magazine Appetite Asia. This time the theme was love, aphrodisiac and sensual foods. If you are in a mood for an easy 3 course meal that might take you somewhere else but the kitchen,...
Appetite Asia part 3: Christmas with chef Janice Wong
Christmas is at our doorstep. With less than a week to go, our homes are the center of something fabulous and magical. Our kitchens are filled with the smell of spices, our stereos with Christmas carols and the lights are dimmed to give our Christmas trees all the glitter they deserve. Christmas really is a...
My features for Appetite Asia online
November was a vintage month! Not only did I finally pass my Masters in Culinary Arts for which I had been working for the past 3 years. There were times when I was close to quitting and pretending I would be happy just with a diploma. The truth is that effort pays off and I...
Jasmine tea dark chocolate cupcakes
Food conveys emotions. Being hungry, in my case, would most of the time mean being grumpy (surely, I may not the only one) and if I stay too long without eating, faint. Give me some food and my mood will suddenly change to a more courteous one. I think you can judge the emotions going through someone’s...
Red Velvet Birthday Cake
Turning 30 requires courage, humour and a good dose of preparation. Yes, a lot of thinking and preparation went into making one of the best 30th birthday cakes ever. When it comes to baking scrumptious and decadent cakes, nothing beats Bea’s of Bloomsbury’s cookbook Tea with Bea. Her recipes are thoughtful and easy to follow. If...
