The Year of the Pig or Ji Hai Year is arriving on 4 February this year, according to the International Institute of Tao Studies in Kuala Lumpur. Five approaches based on Tao Studies are used… Read More
“Nin Nin Yau Yue” is on the lips of everyone during the Chinese New Year when tossing Yee Sang. It’s a call out for abundance (of prosperity) every year and this is joyfully done with… Read More
One of the best wines I have had the pleasure of drinking late last year were from the Nicolis Winery in Valpolicella, in the Verona province, Italy. The Nicolis wine dinner at Chambers Bar &… Read More
The wines of Chateau La Fleur-Petrus from Pomerol, Bordeaux, and Dominus Estate in Napa Valley paired exceedingly well with the fine cuisine of Yun House at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur recently. “Wine is the most… Read More
Alex Dale, winemaker and owner of the Winery of Good Hope and Radford Dale in South Africa grew up in Burgundy, France where he cut his teeth in winemaking. He moved to South Africa 24… Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner has grown from a modest beginning 25 years ago to what it is today. At this year’s seafood gala dinner at the Mandarin Oriental recently, long buffet tables laden with… Read More
We finally met the mercurial Dr Ernst Loosen, owner and winemaker of Dr Loosen wines at a recent masterclass of eight Rieslings from his vineyards. We missed his presence at a Dr Loosen wine tasting… Read More
Wild porcini broth, the rare and wonderful Wuchang rice from Harbin and a dessert well-loved by Emperor Chien Lung — these are among the highlights of the Nine Emperors God Festival Special Vegetarian Set Menu… Read More
Two Malaysian sushi chefs won big at the World Sushi Cup 2018 in Tokyo last month. Chef Sky Tai emerged the champion while Chef Steve Chua was one of the finalists. The Norwegian Seafood Council… Read More
I have had mooncakes with four salted egg yolks during the Mid-Autumn Festival many years ago. I have not seen these in a long time. Now the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has… Read More
