[Press] Wine&Dine Interview

For the files... August issue of Wine&Dine Magazine on Asian Food Channel (AFC) & Food Network Asia's Food Hero search.  I didn't get the Food Hero spot, but you can support me at the new Gastronommy YouTube Channel. GASTRONOMMY is now an official YouTube partner.

While we're at it, here's a piece by Lifestyle Asia.
Full article here: http://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/en/scene/people/feature/instagram-victoria-cheng-gastronommy/

Little White Book: Nasi Lemak recipe [video]

Together with Electrolux's Chef-in-Residence Eric Low, we did a live recording demonstration at TANGS on Orchard on how to prepare Nasi Lemak.  The recipe is Chef Eric's very own.  It's supremely easy to make at home, not to mention delicious. Visit The Little White Book's facebook page here for more information and the recipe.

Finest Festival 2014 [video]

Presented by FairPrice for Finest Festival:

On 27 August, Finest on Wheels food truck together with celebrity chef Melvyn Lee and the famous food writer Victoria Cheng were at Mapletree Business City, Open Plaza.  Serving complimentary Smoked Salmon Panini, using FairPrice Finest premium ingredients. 

Visit Finest on Wheels again on Thurs, September 11 at 100AM (Tanjong Pagar) from 11am-2pm.

See Finest on Wheels Photos and recap here.

At Mapletree Business City, Chef Melvyn whipped together a Smoke Salmon Panini with rucola salad, topped with homemade dill mascarpone caper dressing. He used Norwegian salmon, and a wheat ciabatta bread.

In celebration of Finest Festival 2014 and Fairprice's anniversary, the Finest on Wheels truck were serving complimentary paninis to passerbys who tagged their photos #finestfestival2014

Finally getting to dig into my own panini after an afternoon of hosting!

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Catch the Finest on Wheels food truck next at 100AM (100 Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar) from 11am - 2pm. There, I will be hosting again alongside Chef Melvyn who will be preparing a Caesar salad topped with herb butter roasted chicken and focaccia croutons! It's open to the public, and yes, it's complimentary food.

Follow Finest Festival:

Instagram @Fairpricesg

Hashtag #Finestfestival2014

Facebook Fairprice Finest

Win a pair of invites to a special dinner....

Be one of the lucky 10 to win a pair of invites to an intimate dining affair at a secret location, where a sumptuous feast prepared by chef Eric Low awaits.  Here's how:

1. Follow Instagram @Fairpricesg

2. Post a Instagram selfie of your home cooked meal made from Finest ingredients.

3. Add hashtag #FinestFestival2014 to your post.

4. Share your inspiration of the dish before 14 Sept 2014, 11:59pm.

See details and T&Cs here.

GastronommyTV: Travel Vlogs

Adding a new section to GastronommyTV: Gastronommy Travel Vlogs. It'll feature short 10-30second clips from special travel moments.  Follow me on YouTube.com/Gastronommy for other videos.

Halong Bay

(photography by Justin Leow)

Chef Inspired Recipes: Robuchon Potato Puree [video/recipe]

This short series is for the amateur cook who wants to recreate some of the world's best known dishes in the comfort of their own home.  I've tailored the recipes so that even the most novice cook can give it a try, and still impress special guests.

Filmed in Brand New Media's kitchen studio, I've worked on a short cooking series with Food For Life TV for Victoria Cheng's Chef Inspired Recipes (also on Starhub ch 109, 4ME TV).  Here's the fifth episode inspired by Chef Joël Robuchon's potato puree recipe.

I mention it in the video, but please take note to use the potatoes that are recommended - it makes all the difference.  The potatoes I'm actually using in the video (I never mention the name) are NOT correct for this recipe. As you can see, the final result is a little 'gummier' than I'd like. Unfortunately, the crew couldn't find the correct potatoes in time (they're lovely people, still!), and the show must go on!  Otherwise, all the techniques still apply.  Add more butter and milk to your taste :)

Here's a link to the full page with recipe. For other episodes: L'Arpege Hot-Cold Egg Recipe Magnolia Bakery's Banana Bread Pudding Scarpetta's Spaghetti