makan | joie de vivre
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!
There are so many amazing boulangeries (bakeries) in Paris, but “The French Bastards” definitely stands out with its cheeky name. Unlike other parisian establishments which display proudly their long history (est. 1890 or Maison founded after the meteorite landed on the dinosaurs etc), you’ll see printed prominently on their shop front: “Maison fondée hier” (Maison […]
At the busy pedestrian street Montorgueil, you’d probably not notice the unassuming Greek caterer aptly named Dionysos, the Greek god of wine, fertility and harvest. We highly recommend their marinated and vinegar-pickled octopus salad and pink tarama!
My wife grew up eating the goat cheese from this farm in the Loire Valley, and we think it’s likely one of the best goat farms in the region.
“Au Fond Du Jardin” mix from Cannes-based Tea House Collection T – a delicious and refreshing infusion of fruits like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and flowers like calendula & rose.
Random sketch – Eagles have always been one of my favourite animals. Noble, free-spirited, and above all the earthy possessions that don’t really matter.
Try these Basque macarons from La Maison Adam, arguably the oldest and most famous Basque artisan in the region for these cakes/biscuits. Even French King Louis The XIV approves them!