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Sharing a meal with friends, family, or colleagues is a cherished social experience that should be marked by joy, connection, and appreciation. However, there are times when the behavior of a guest can turn the atmosphere sour. One such obnoxious … Continue reading →

Members of Confrerie du Sabre d’Or Singapore converged for a champagne and caviar event last Wednesday at Douraku. We hosted the CEO of a major champagne house: Stephen Leroux of Champagne Charles Heidsieck, and we were pampered with a multi-course … Continue reading →

It is believed that cognac, being a spirit distilled from red wine, if consumed daily in moderation, has a variety of health benefits. Its antioxidants and polyphenol compounds, believed to suppress the activity of the NF-kappaB gene that plays a … Continue reading →

I would never personally consider having myself injected with anything except life-saving medicine, but in recent times, I’ve been hearing of people “doing” Semaglutide. The drug – sold under brand names such as  Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus – has become … Continue reading →

I try hard to understand some people. They fly first-class to UNESCO World Heritage sites and live in super-luxurious hotels there or get driven by limos to rain forests to indulge in glamping – yes, glamorous camping, meaning, they live … Continue reading →

Fish head, cooked in a milky bee hoon (rice vermicelli) soup, with a dash of XO cognac is said to have been “invented” by Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon. They first started at a place called Holland Village … Continue reading →

Late last year, when Beo Crescent Curry Png (rice) closed, foodies went into mourning. The coffee shop (Roxy Square Kopitiam) at Beo Crescent in which the stall was situated closed for renovation for about three months, and when it re-opened … Continue reading →

I either go to Very Lucky Turtle Soup at Berseh Food Centre or Ser Seng Herbs at Tai Thong Crescent for my turtle soup. Both establishments have been operating for decades. The difference between the two is subtle and not … Continue reading →

The parrotfish is considered by many gourmets in Hong Kong as a much-coveted delicacy. It is often served at banquets. This tasty fish is a rich source of vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Plus being … Continue reading →

Last Saturday, I was “knighted” Commandeur at the 2023 Confrerie du Sabre d’Or Singapore Grande Chapitre and AGM Gala Dinner held at Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa. Of course I was ridiculed and pilloried, but that’s another story. What? Me … Continue reading →