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Sitting with Chef Severin Huerlimann »

A straightforward and adventurous man, Chef Severin Huerlimann is the Executive Sous Chef of The Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa. All the way from Zurich, Switzerland, he believes in using…

Sep 14 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Chef Vincent Lee – Redefining Asian Fine Dining »

NICHOLAS YONG speaks to a chef that’s taking Asian cuisine to the next level, bringing it to the next level and making it truly exceptional. Don’t let his cheerful exterior…

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News & Events

FHM 2011: The Mecca for F&B Pilgrims »

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    Food and Hotel Malaysia (FHM) 2011 resembled an extensive family reunion of chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, manufacturers and distributors…

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20 Years of Unrushed Perfection: Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew »

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Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew, a range of instant coffee brought to you exclusively by Starbucks® was launched on 13 September…

Sep 26 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Samsung Galaxy S II Redefines the World of Smartphones »

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Mid Valley Megamall played host to the much-anticipated smartphone of the future; the Samsung Galaxy S II, on the 22nd…

Sep 16 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

The New Face of Coffee Culture »

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      Nescafé Milano, Nestlé Professional’s latest offering, breaks into the local coffee scene with a lavish event in MAP@Publika, Dutamas…

Sep 16 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Features

The Lowdown on Peas and Beans »

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Taken with salads, a side of the main course, or as a snack all on its own, the diminutive little peas and beans are really larger than what they seem. So is there more to them than meets the eye? Many childhood memories have been…

Jun 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Just a Few Things You Didn’t Know about Peas and Beans! »

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Peas were cultivated as long ago as 5700BC with pea cultivation spreading throughout Europe, India and China by 2000BC. Dried peas became a staple food of European peasants during the Middle Ages and have been eaten since the Stone Age. This is because peas were…

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Spa Cuisine and Eating Conscientiously »

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Carrots, lettuce leaves and wheat-germ juice? No thank you. Spa Cuisine has come a long way and while people hold this notion of it being insipid, flat and served in tiny portions; nothing can be further from the truth. High end spas today employ top…

Jun 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Household Tips

Tools of the Trade: Knives »

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  The most indispensable item in a cook’s arsenal has to be the knife. Be it a knife made for professionals, or a simple one…

Jun 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Appetizers thai_soup

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup with Green Beans and Peas

Serves 4 Preparation time:  10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes Approximate cost per serving: £2.00   2 lemongrass stalks 1 litre chicken stock (homemade is best) 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger 6 lime…

Jul 1 2011 / Read More »
Main Courses Aubegine

Broad Bean & Lemon-Dressed Aubergine with Pine Nuts

Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes   2 aubergines, cut in half 2tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 200g broad beans, podded (approx. 400g unpodded) 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 tsp…

Jul 1 2011 / Read More »
Desserts Chocolate

Chocolate Peanut Steam Layer Cake

Ingredients 160g    rice flour 160g    tapioca flour 160g    peanut butter 200g    plain flour 600g    castor sugar 1 litre   thick coconut milk 1 litre   mild coconut milk 1 drop  yellow & green food colouring 2tbsp    cocoa powder…

Sep 12 2011 / Read More »
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Salad Niçoise with Fresh British Beans and Peas

Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes   200g new potatoes cut in half 4 medium free-range eggs 200g fresh green beans, trimmed 100g fresh peas, shelled 200g tinned tuna, drained 12 black…

Jul 1 2011 / Read More »
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Fukuharu Japanese

  With Japanese eateries sprouting like mushrooms nowadays, it’s becoming even more difficult for the average Joe to differentiate what’s real and what’s not. NICHOLAS YONG investigates one sitting in a little hideaway from the busy…

Jun 29 2011 / Read More »
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Appreciating Authentic Penang Nyonya Cuisine at its Finest

  Situated in the hottest new property in Penang, NICHOLAS YONG stops by Straits Quay to sample a simple restaurant that hark back to its humble roots.  Cooking a scrumptious Nyonya dish can be time consuming,…

Sep 11 2011 / Read More »
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When it comes to great food; size doesn’t matter – Nordsee Bistro Seafood & Steak

    Terrace @ Hock Choon, one of the hottest spots to grab a bite in at Ampang, welcomes yet another appetizing place to eat. NICHOLAS YONG tries what might probably be the best steak he’s ever…

Sep 11 2011 / Read More »
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Snowflakes Taiwanese Desserts

Located just right outside Padini Concepts Store in Pavilion KL, Snowflakes Taiwanese Desserts is fast gaining reputation as the destination for a quick healthy dessert fix. Mostly serving ice-based desserts with other ingredients, Snowflakes’ desserts are…

Jun 14 2010 / Read More »
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