We were going to chance a walk-in to Murano but discovered halfway through our stroll that it was closed today which was a bank holiday. This serendipitous turn of events led us to Misto, a very charming and cosy Italian restaurant focussing on pastas and a few staple mains. The pastas were incredible. Succulent ingredientsContinue reading “Misto: Home made pasta with flair”
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Today’s lunch menu
Entree Tiger Prawn Cocktail Caprese salad made with Piccolini Cherry Tomatoes and Italian Mozzarella Main course Oven Roasted New Zealand Lamb Rack Idaho Russet Potatoes in roasted in duck fat Sautéed carrots and aubergine Mexican Roast Asparagus Radish salad Dessert 5 French Cheese platter Homemade Chocolate fondant Drinks Cold Sake Selection of wines Sometimes words areContinue reading “Today’s lunch menu”
Want to cook amazing food? Apparently it takes patience. A lot of it.
One of the most deceptively desirable things about “modern” living is how fast-paced everything is. Don’t get me wrong. There are days I too crave for the McDonald’s filet o fish burger, fries and that deep fried apple pie… Yet preparing some of the finest dishes requires slowing down, enabling marinade to seep in, allowingContinue reading “Want to cook amazing food? Apparently it takes patience. A lot of it.”
Had the best roast chicken I’ve ever tasted tonight
Who knew that roast chicken, breast meat (gasp) included, could be this moist and delicious? It didn’t even need the gravy, so imagine how indulgently sublime it tasted after being drenched in that slow cooked chicken stock and vegetable sauce. The red onion was caramelised to perfection, and the potatoes- ah, those red potatoes fromContinue reading “Had the best roast chicken I’ve ever tasted tonight”
Al Forno. Homecooked Italian, only better
For all his faults, my husband is a genius, an expert, when it comes to ordering food. It was truly one of those traits that made me fall instantly for him. After all, and as I often say, food is my language of love. So tonight he decided to order delivery from an Italian restaurantContinue reading “Al Forno. Homecooked Italian, only better”
A taste of Casablanca by Walima Singapore
This was my first ever taste of authentic Moroccan cuisine and I was completely blown away. The couscous bidaoui is out of this world delicious, and very healthy too – a definite bonus. The lamb literally peels off from hearty chunks into tender and juicy layers of flavour. This was accompanied perfectly by a mouthwateringContinue reading “A taste of Casablanca by Walima Singapore”