tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249874092024-03-14T02:27:35.244+08:00CHEFSPIRATIONA foodie's insight into the world of culinary delight. Read tales of my cooking successes and bombs. Browse through personal reviews of restaurants I have visited all over the world. Delve into my obsessive world of food and the chefs who make it all so exciting!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-3925621380817120902010-01-11T11:23:00.005+08:002010-01-11T11:46:46.168+08:00Yikes!! Oh and Beef Stew too...Gorgeous Photo by my colleague EbeeI have been sooo very bad and I'm ashamed to admit that my blog has been so neglected that I even forgot to pay for my domain on time and I've kinda lost it...well apparently I can get it back but by paying waaaay more than I paid for it in the first place and I'm currently not in the position to do so which sucks! I hope everyone has had a good start to the newUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-44532262090878136882009-11-16T15:02:00.002+08:002009-11-16T15:07:12.898+08:00Yet another update...I'm terrible I know! No excuses either...I would say that Sophia from Burp & Slurp has put it perfectly:burpandslurp said...Update, update, update~ Me thinks you are having too much fun in your new job! ;-)To be honest this is entirely true. I have been having way too much fun at my new job and with all the cooking and eating I do here and the posting I do on my work site I kind of forget Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-86014419435160669042009-10-21T13:48:00.009+08:002009-10-22T14:49:41.008+08:00Blog Love...I was recently given this award from The Rockgarden. It's a nice feeling when you get these awards here and there...first of all because you become aware of people who are reading your blog...and second it's great to know you're not just rambling on to yourself! So, here's how it works: Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and hisUnknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-41823222957949918832009-10-21T11:05:00.003+08:002009-10-21T11:26:57.570+08:00Steak WrapYesterday was the first day I got to properly cook in my new home kitchen...and what did I decide to make? A simple but oh so yummy steak wrap! I've been on a bit of a meat binge lately...last week at work my project was to create 3 burgers from around the world...Greek, Mexican, and Korean. If you've been reading my blog you know that I am a burger-aholic...now to be paid to develop burgers and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-33817678559447640382009-10-09T10:57:00.003+08:002009-10-09T11:12:48.862+08:00An UpdateI've been busy settling in to the new office and I just wanted to give you guys a glimpse of what I've cooked up in the kitchen...the wonderful photos were taken by my arty design colleague...This is a very simple olive and onion pizza...I decided to make this because I wanted to try out a recipe for a thin crust pizza base that doesn't need to proof...this is a dough that you can just mix and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-23002036887271513302009-10-02T10:44:00.005+08:002009-10-02T11:04:12.192+08:00My New OfficeOk so I've told you that there's been all these changes lately...well now it's time for me to let you know more! I am the new Food Editor for friedchillies.com...an all food media company here. They do everything from food reviews to food shows to recipe development and more! This is the lovely kitchen at the office that I get to work in and create all sorts of delectable goodies!A gorgeous cosy Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-90676852849775134052009-09-25T10:03:00.005+08:002009-09-28T13:03:49.037+08:00Multi Grain Chocolate Chip PancakesThere have been a lot of changes around here lately...for starters I've got a new job which is more food focused! I'll be doing food writing, recipe development and much much more. I took a week off inbetween jobs and I've spent my time off mainly away from my computer but I thought I would just write a little note to say hi.R and I have also found our new place and are moving next weekend...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-7191146010356696822009-09-11T09:48:00.004+08:002009-09-11T10:25:35.879+08:00Vegetable Tart with Crispy BaconI feel a pang of guilt every time my blog is neglected...I feel bad that there are super bloggers out there who are somehow able to maintain a busy life while still cooking or visiting new restaurants...those bloggers are a joy to follow especially when I'm in need of something inspiring to read...but those bloggers make bloggers like me feel terrible!Sigh...but I guess we all do the best we can.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-80631187696299300202009-09-02T16:09:00.004+08:002009-09-02T16:42:13.020+08:00Yoghurt Coleslaw with Grated Apple This was a cat that took a nap in my lap when I was at the beach bar in Penang over the holiday weekend...just too adorable to not post!I am back! Well sort of...I'm still at my sister's place...but my cousin who was visiting from France has gone back home and so now I have more time on my hands to cook and blog!Last night I decided to try a little something different than the usual dinner Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-31734857530992141422009-08-20T11:25:00.003+08:002009-08-20T11:43:41.362+08:00It's Been A While...Dear Readers...I have not gone off in search for the rarest food item known to mankind and disappeared in the process...I have not been asked to host a new show on the food network thus leaving me no time to blog...I have not been whisked away on a romantic journey with a celebrity chef...no...nothing nearly as exciting has happened...I am currently in between homes...R and I moved out from our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-55114450929650066392009-08-11T09:16:00.004+08:002009-08-11T09:46:42.108+08:00The C. ClubWith its sparkling chandeliers and glittering gold sequin throw pillows it is no surprise that The C. Club is a fine dining extension of the luxurious jewellery and lifestyle store, The Carat Club. This upscale outlet offers Western dishes that are more suited to the Asian palate (just in the sense that the creamy sauces are a little lighter). Indulge in foie gras, oysters, and more of life’s Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-42723606427748247132009-08-04T10:29:00.005+08:002009-08-06T09:12:35.750+08:00Cake au Thon (Tuna Cake)Say what?!?! Yes...your eyes aren’t deceiving you...tuna cake...this is a regular in French kitchens and yet I had heard of its existence just a few weeks ago. It wasn’t part of my mom’s daily repertoire as we were growing up…and well honestly my mom didn’t cook French food very often…aside from boeuf bourguignon (burgundy beef), coq au vin (chicken in wine stew), and hachis parmentier (sort of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-8172150868542190812009-07-29T09:44:00.006+08:002009-07-29T17:32:24.784+08:00Raspberry Lemon CupcakesIt was my mom's birthday last weekend and I decided to bake her a batch of these sweet and tart delights. I found the recipe online and while they were good...in the future I will choose to go with a cream cheese frosting rather than the sugar icing...it was too sweet and I'm not fond of super sweet desserts.These were also a treat since fresh raspberries pretty much cost an arm and a leg here...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-46162020132826889852009-07-27T09:00:00.000+08:002009-07-27T09:05:07.210+08:00Kreative Blogger AwardI got my first blogger award!! Thanks to the lovely Anita at Leave Room for Dessert for nominating me. Her blog is one of the ones I tend to check every few days as she has wonderful recipes on there!The Kreativ Blogger award comes with some rules:1. You must thank the person who has given you the award.2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.3. Link to the person who has nominated you for theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-61490579248941704512009-07-24T09:21:00.004+08:002009-07-24T09:53:07.628+08:00Nilam's Green PastaYesterday I was at the grocery store trying to figure out what I wanted to make for dinner...I had nothing set in mind and I was walking around aimlessly for a while when I remembered a pasta that my good friend Nilam had mentioned she had made earlier in the week...it was a simple olio with garlic, spinach, and avocado.I knew I wanted something with those flavours and so decided to make a pasta Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-8104476702966417932009-07-23T09:12:00.007+08:002009-07-23T10:06:59.150+08:00FronteraMy dear readers...I have big news...really big news...and if you've been following my blog for a while you'll know about my one weakness...yes...burgers! Fat juicy patties of meaty goodness sandwiched between toasted buns with a variety of condiments and toppings...how could anyone resist?But I'm getting off topic here...where was I? Oh yes...the big news...when I first moved back to Malaysia I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-10086551234260788712009-07-22T09:04:00.003+08:002009-07-22T09:17:24.448+08:00Solar EclipseMy bestfriend Jan who currently lives in China has been extremely excited about the solar eclipse that is meant to be happening today at 9:36am...visible in China and India. This eclipse will last as long as 6 minutes and 39 seconds in some places in the South Pacific. That will make it the longest solar eclipse of the 21st Century. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-11398448289996038492009-07-21T09:42:00.003+08:002009-07-21T10:33:30.468+08:00DubrovnikIt’s been 1 year since Dubrovnik, a quaint little Croatian restaurant, opened their doors here at Solaris and I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek of their Croatian month celebration. I spent an afternoon there enjoying a cooking demonstration by their head chef and owner Zoran Djumic...along with some food tasting and a sampling of strong grappa coffee!Croatian food is influenced by many Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-13248689558336784812009-07-16T09:28:00.003+08:002009-07-16T09:57:57.862+08:00Harry Potter Treat : ButterbeerThe latest Harry Potter movie 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' releases today! Unfortunately I wasn't able to get tickets for opening night as I was caught up with work and realised too late so I have tickets for Sunday night instead. I'm super excited!Since I'm an avid fan I figured I would try out a recipe that is Harry Potterish! In the book the one thing that always intrigued me was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-63117737588513014902009-07-14T09:43:00.003+08:002009-07-14T10:11:54.641+08:00Blueberry Banana MuffinsSince I've been on a bit of a smoothie craze my kitchen has been perpetually stocked with bananas...I didn't realise how quickly bananas can ripen though...I bought a whole bunch on Sunday and by Thursday two of them had sort of liquefied...they had burst their seams and spewed a liquid on my kitchen counter and to be honest I was a little grossed out by it! I was upset as there were still five Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-62896532408922204602009-07-10T11:03:00.005+08:002009-07-10T11:33:07.710+08:00Banana LeafTo quote my best friend Jan: "Eating banana leaf when I was visiting Malaysia was one of my top 10 favourite food experiences ever".I have to agree that there's something about it that makes it a meal that every once in a while I get such strong urges for that I think it must be laced with some kind of drug! Sometimes my tummy churns and grumbles in a way that only banana leaf can satisfy...and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-49531693241461298592009-07-09T08:51:00.008+08:002009-07-10T14:04:53.025+08:00Smoothie CrazeI've been on a bit of a smoothie craze lately...Everyday for the past two weeks! There's something comforting about starting each day with a glass of goodness...and it's so easy to make.I just thought I'd share some of my favourite combinations. I didn't measure out the ingredients when I made my smoothies...I just kinda added stuff if it was too thick or too thin. Play around with it and get it Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-19643314950732523922009-07-06T15:06:00.006+08:002009-07-06T15:55:26.185+08:00Robert Rainford - King of the Grill*Photos for this post are by my talented colleague Aida*It’s been raining celebrity chefs in our lovely city and I certainly can’t complain! In just a span of a few short months I have had the pleasure of meeting Bobby Chinn , Emmanuel Stroobant, and now most recently the man with a License to Grill…Robert Rainford... It is a blistering hot afternoon...not even the large multiple buzzing fans andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-36769074085455030572009-07-01T09:06:00.000+08:002009-07-01T14:01:31.977+08:00A Foodie in BaliBali was...sigh...Bali. What can be said about this island that hasn't already been said? It's beautiful, spiritual, the people are some of the loveliest you will ever meet...and to me it is the ultimate paradise with something for everyone...There are the beaches with giant waves perfect for surfing...beaches perfect for swimming and snorkeling...areas where you can swim with dolphins...cliffs Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24987409.post-86153582093540033242009-06-30T09:50:00.003+08:002009-06-30T09:55:16.422+08:00Back from BaliI am back! But I left my brain somewhere on the beach and I'm waiting for it to come back...it should be arriving sometime today...which means there will be a new food post tomorrow! Make sure you check back!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4