Passion for flavour, respect for culture
As a cocktail barman, watching global health and lifestyle trends is something I am passionate about. I have therefore become curious about which sugar alternatives work best for the creation of delicious cocktails. Naturally, honey and agave are great choices. However, living in Singapore means I am exposed to other excellent options which can be…
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Last week, we were strolling through the wet markets in Singapore and came across a citrus fruit which had a skin that made me think of a brain. We got so excited and made jokes about it until the shopkeeper asked “Do you know what is it?” We froze and looked at each other, laughed…
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Originally from France, Antoine has lived in Indonesia for over 20 years. Chef Antoine researched and developed the cuisine concept behind Kaum Restaurant, which I worked on the opening in Hong Kong. He loves his batik shirts and his nickname is the Chef in Batik! Let’s learn a little more about Antoine… Was there a…
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Have you ever seen a red hairy fruit at your local markets? I know I wondered about it when I came across it! The rambutan was one of my wife’s favourite fruits growing up as a child. Her dad would bring home baskets full of Rambutan from his village in Papar, Sabah where they had…
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