Thanks, long overdue (Part 1)

It has been a insane whirlwind of the last 3 months for me. But yet I cannot bear to forget the goodness I’ve received from God over the past year. This is long, long overdue, but I’d like to show my appreciation for the wonderful people God has brought to my life during my journey … Continue reading →

Trattoria Capri – Italy in Singapore

This will be one of a series of posts of my reflections and appreciation for the people I’ve met along this culinary journey, and of course of people who’ve helped me greatly to get where I am now. It starts no further than at Trattoria Capri, where I spent a few months working Saturdays last … Continue reading →

Final Flourish

Chefonwheels ended with a final flourish! Still not really prepared to leave next tuesday, but thank God for a wonderful experience with my last dinner! Decided to go full Monty, with a 8 course dinner. Preparation started a full 2 days before, making the stocks for the sauces and soups. I do have to credit … Continue reading →

Birthday specials

Been a busy busy week, baking non-stop for birthday cakes! I must confess that I’m more adept at cooking than baking and patisserie, maybe I just don’t possess the delicate touch and patience needed for the pastry world. I remember all the times of frustration and anger at failed macaroons…cracked and torn pastries..   This … Continue reading →

Kitchen Experiments

One of the few dishes made with absolutely no reference to any cookbook or recipe.   Sauteed girolles with shallots, truffle butter, chervil, tarragon and truffle oil. Served with a chunk of pain levain from Yamazaki’s boulangerie @ JCube. I can justifiably be proud of this, it was good tasting! The truffle and herbs punches … Continue reading →

Last few dinners…

As chefonwheels draws to a close soon, I’m glad that Aunty Hwee Luen’s CG gave me an opportunity to cook for them. One of the most daunting tasks yet, with 13 adult and 6 kids to feed. One of the most “exciting” dinners too! Once again, had the privilege of working with Guan Yu and … Continue reading →

Lunch for some lovely ladies

I enjoyed the support of Aunty Liz and Aunty Elsie’s CG yet again on tuesday (31st July), Evan joined in as well! Had the privilege of having Guan Yu and Serena join me in the kitchen as well, and we worked pretty well together (: Featuring a menu based entirely on David Everitt-Matthias’s Essence. A … Continue reading →

Catering for a 21st

I had the privilege and opportunity to cater for a client’s daughter’s 21st party. Even though catering is not my forte, and not my preferred style of service, I’m glad for the chance to do this. I came up with 8 different dishes, having to restrict the kind of things I could serve given the … Continue reading →

Best dinner yet

Cooked for a lovely lady on the 7th of July, my most ambitious menu and dinner yet. Credit to luan (extravirginchef.blogspot.com) for the wonderful photos Nice table set before I even arrived. I had planned for an ambitious dinner with 8 different items, and preparation for this Saturday dinner started way before on Monday with … Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day

I have never, ever shown the slightest inclination to cook Chinese/Asian food. This Mother’s Day was a step into the unknown. Spent an entire week before it thinking and planning over and over again. How can I cook Chinese food which my mum and dad will like? (Mind you, she once spat out a yoghurt … Continue reading →