makan | joie de vivre
Last summer, we were travelling and visiting family in the south of France, and had to stop by this well-known olive mill in the region. Le Moulin du Calanquet’s (the mill of Calanquet) name came from the provençal word Calan (rock), a shelter from the wind and rain. Thought that this was a lovely name […]
Looking back to summer 2018 where we spent a night in a farm in Iceland We recalled being slightly amused when the farmstay lady told us that they would sound a bell when the lights were active while we waited in the warmth of our rooms. What great service! We stepped out when the bell […]
We are definitely missing travelling… ? Recalling our memories visiting, dining out and discovering gourmet gems in the region of Italy’s grand lakes – notably the charming and picturesque towns around Orta San Giulio. Important disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are our own, and we do not receive commissions from any affiliated links […]
French baking has so many extensive types of dough and pastries that the French themselves might not know about all the available pastry varieties out there! We found out about Maison Pralus many years ago as we have family living near Roanne, the town where the family business originated. The maison’s founder August Pralus was […]
As you can tell by now, we are frequent visitors to Rue Montorgueil (Montorgueil Street), a well-known pedestrian street of gourmet stalls, cafés and restaurants in Central Paris. There are no lack of pâtisseries (pastry stores) along this street, but don’t get distracted by commercial chains like Paul, Le Pain Quotidien, Eric Kaiser… Since you’re […]
For the lucky travellers who’ve been there, Kurdistan is a mountainous region of Western Asia spanning southeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, northern Iraq, and northern Syria. For those who haven’t, Riha Dürüm in Paris (wraps) is the next best thing! The Kurdish streetfood joint’s modest shopfront might result in you walking by thinking that it’s another […]
Emerald Hill is a neighbourhood and conservation area near the famous shopping area Orchard Road in Singapore. Did this quick sketch as I’m missing the vibrant colours in Singapore’s Peranakan culture, so often found in these charming shophouses.
Did this quick sketch from our family’s poinsettia, so characteristic of the festive season. Fun fact – poinsettias need at least 14 hours of darkness per day for 2 months to create their flaming red leaves. It takes just one split second flash of light to restart the cycle, and result in the plant’s months-long […]
With the sunlight piercing the windows of the French country-style kitchen, and everyone crowded around the island table with their teas and coffees, I always look out for the packet of waffles among the freshly baked viennoiseries, baguettes and chouquettes (puffs).
If it snowed in Singapore…
Merry Christmas to everyone and may we all be able to travel and enjoy more gourmet gems and experiences in 2021!