The Local Farm

Support The Local Farmers

  THE RULE is fairly simple. Without farmers, there will not be any produce on the supermarket shelves and in the markets. In this time of crisis, the eco-system needs more...

Ayam Goreng Berempah – Whip It UP!

 FRIED chicken just got finger-licking good with this spice-laden version. It gets 3 flavour boosts: Firstly, the chicken is marinated with ground spices; next, it is cooked with a...
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The Unconventional Cut

TAKING the unconventional route has certain advantages that come from not being schooled in protocols and patterns. Risk-taking is in your DNA and you’re likely to bounce back when...

Soto Ayam With Bergedel — Whip It UP!

Soto Ayam With Bergedel (Spicy Chicken Soup With Potato Patty).  Photos: Geraldine Chee. By Geraldine Chee Soto Ayam is comfort food. It’s a classic Malay speciality comprising compressed rice cubes or noodles served in...

Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives – WHIP IT UP

Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives    By Evonne Lyn Lee Making Italian focaccia need not be cumbersome nor time-consuming. Bread mixes are great time-savers, especially during this busy festive season. Bake a...

Chinese Sausage Omelette, Frittata Style – Whip it UP!

    Smokey Chinese sausage adds depth of flavour to this omelette prepared the Italian way – frittata style. Frittata which means fried in Italian refers to the cooking process where...

Salted Fish Bone Vegetable Curry — Whip it UP!

Salted Fish Bone Vegetable Curry (Gulai Kiam Hu Kut) By Goh Chooi Yoke Gulai Kiam Hu Kut, or Salted Fish Bone Vegetable Curry, is a popular dish where the bones of the salted...

Fab Fare Atop Mount Faber

Mount Faber has splendid views and a restaurant that matches the vista. By Rai Vikhnod Elevation has a proportional affect on one's appetite. Something about altitude ups your food intake. Especially if...

Bali – A Taste For The Island

ON AN island that’s known for its art, surf, vibe and cuisine, Bali has restaurants that are impressive, relevant and worth seeking out. Even as the infrastructure sags under the...

Chinese Walnut Cookies – Whip It UP!

Chinese Walnut Cookies – Whip It UP! Hup Toh Soh Hup toh soh or Chinese walnut cookies, traditionally served during Chinese New Year are so addictive. An umami dream of sweet...