It’s the Year of the Rat, the first of 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. At the Institute of Tao Studies recently, Dr Geraldine Goh, Tao scholar and founder of the Institute since 1987 and a… Read More
Year of the Rat — what is in store
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Bordeaux wines for a smooth sailing year
The Chateau Beychevelle and Grand Bateau wines from Saint Julien, Bordeaux, bring back memories of a grand past. A galleon is on the label of the Chateau Beychevelle wines, while a boat with a long… Read More
Sushi Making Class with World Sushi Cup Champions Leon and Sky
World Sushi Cup champions Sky Tai and Leon Yap led media participants in a hands-on sushi-making class organised by the Norwegian Seafood Council at KDU University recently. Norwegian Ambassador Gunn Jorid Roset and Asbjorn Warvik… Read More
Energy buzz amidst a splendid Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner
The Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner has always been magnificent in its showcase of Norway’s bounty from the sea. It was no exception this year as the buffet tables heaving with all kinds of seafood snaked… Read More
Vegetarian dining at Elegant Inn for Nine Emperor Gods Festival
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival has just begun and it will go on till 7 October. During the Nine Emperor Gods Festival over nine days, many devotees would observe a vegetarian diet. At the Elegant… Read More
De Rothschild (Lafite) wines a fine match in sumptuous Chinese dinner
Michel Negrier, commercial director (global sales) of Domaines Barons De Rothschild (Lafite), explained to me at a dinner recently that we were drinking wines from the Lafite branch of the Rothschild group, not the Mouton… Read More
Wholesome, tasty and green at Tasty Australia in Isetan KLCC
Clean, green and tasty encapsulates Tasty Australia 2019, on-going at Isetan Food Hall KLCC till September 11. This splendid showcase of Regional Australian food and beverages was launched by the Australian Deputy High Commissioner to… Read More
In the caring spirit of Ramadan at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
It was a very special Berbuka Puasa during Ramadan at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently as it played host to 30 physically challenged children from Tasputra Perkim and 20 children from Taman Megah Handicapped … Read More
Cooking class with Norwegian salmon and trout for closer ties
Food brings people together, so does a cooking class. The recent Norwegian Salmon and Fjord Trout Cooking Class for SOHOM (Spouses of Heads of Mission) and PERWAKILAN (Persatuan Wanita Kementerian Luar Negeri) was a time… Read More
Steamboat HK style hits the right note for Parents’ Day at Elegant Inn
Steamboat is a tasty and healthy option when dining out, especially at restaurant where you know the stock for the pot has been painstakingly prepared and MSG-free, and only the freshest and quality ingredients are… Read More