The 1st Asia Best Sommelier Competition in French Wines 2015 took place the 9th and 10th December 2015 at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sopexa and the French Ministry of Agriculture were among the first to organise,...
A Real Nice Surprise is a chocolate malt porter aged in a combination of rum, bourbon, and brandy barrels with a bit of added lactose. Surprisingly, no other spices, creaminess, or even “egginess” are added. Perhaps that's because the beer...
Matthew Gavin Frank sampled everything from clam chowder in Connecticut to beaver-tail stew in Arkansas to deliver what he calls an “anti-cookbook cookbook.” The former chef, who started in the restaurant business as an 11-year-old dishwasher at a fast food...
The hype over truffle flavoured anything isn’t dying down, with Singapore’s own McDonald’s getting in on the action with truffle fries. Although you probably haven’t dropped a cool USD$60,000 for a truffle, you may have wondered why some people are...
Walnut Sponge 500g whole eggs 300g sugar 250g flour, sieved 150g walnuts, ground 120g butter, melted Granny Smith apple mousse and mascarpone, for filling Feuilletine, for topping
Awards of Excellence is in its 16th year and has reached new heights for the most nominee submissions ever! In order to give everyone a fair chance, the voting period will extend to late December. Keep sending...
With the spotlight shining brightly on Asia, more chefs are basking in the glory. Fed by their newfound prominence, they have been offered opportunities that go far beyond the four walls of their kitchens to include TV appearances, invitations to...
What do chefs eat at Christmas? Anything – as long as it’s cooked by someone else. That’s the usual refrain from weary kitchen staff at the busiest time of the catering year. But give a chef a celebratory meal to...
It’s the season of giving and gifting, and what better way to up your gift-giving game than with Chef Janice Wong’s unique Christmas hampers. Ranging in price from a modest S$150 to a more indulgent S$500, every hamper will suit...
Adorned with classical statues and coloured in patriotic blue, white and red stripes, The French Stall exudes a quaint charm. By night, the corner shop house transforms into a true French bistro - antique street lamps light up as people...
