NOT a food blog
“Welcome back,” he said. It was a Saturday evening, and I was chuckling to myself when his words interrupted my reverie. “Whatever for?” I asked. “You’re back.” He smiled. “So we’re going to Prime to celebrate.” “Back? I never went anywhere.” I looked hard for the bump on his head where he would have knocked his […]
When I first saw The HSS’ pictures of Latest Recipe, I cursed. No, no, it wasn’t an imaginary curse. I sent him an SMS with some colourful language. Firstly, I was jealous of his pictures, and secondly, I wasn’t there. (Commercial break: This talented dude takes FABULOUS pictures. I have a shrine for him in […]
In 1991, I learnt my first Japanese phrase: Itadakimasu (let’s eat). I had not tried a morsel of Japanese food then, but I was quick to learn the useful phrases. My friends didn’t understand why I would wish Itadakimasu upon eating my roti canai at the mamak stall. But somehow, that phrase stayed with me […]
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.