Food Rules

In my never ending efforts to live life to the fullest I’m on a constant quest to be healthy and happy so that I can take advantage of every moment. As part of this search, one author from whom I draw great inspiration is Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore&#8…

The Mix, Holiday Inn, Shah Alam, Malaysia

Surprising and unexpected – who knew that good food could be found at the Holiday Inn?! The Mix, their semi fine dining outlet, has been opened for about one year now and going hand in hand with the name, is quite the amalgam of concepts – bar/ nightclub/ …

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Love having foodie friends from around the world – a post from Sao Paulo… (For those of you new to South American food – ceviche/ cebiche/ seviche is a popular raw fish dish especially for those along the coast. Raw fish is marinated in citrus, us…

A Day Off with Chuck Hughes

As if drop dead gorgeous looks, a magnetic disposition and a cute accent were not enough to grab any lady’s attention, celebrity chef Chuck Hughes is also a master cook with a heart of gold. Cooking up  feasts for his friends on his day off is the pretense …

Where to Stay in Langkawi?

A few of you have asked what places I’d recommend for accommodation in Langkawi.  Mostly we’ve always stayed on Pantai Cenang, as I like to be within walking distance of cafes and restaurants and right on the beach.  So, of the places I&#82…

Where to Eat in Langkawi

The Cliff The Cliff – Exquisite dining, spectacular views. Be sure to try the orange mojito.  Red Tomato Red Tomato – Wholesome meals and a quirky environment. European style home made breads. Beach Garden Beach Garden – Hearty German m…

Red Tomato, Langkawi, Malaysia

House wine at only 10RM a glass.    Funky amicable atmosphere. Smoked salmon sandwich. Banana pancakes and vanilla ice cream. Lightly toasted gluten free bread with aromatic seeds and a spiced cheese. Eclectic, funky and so urbanly cool, Red Tomato i…

Ristr8to2 Coffee, Chiang Mai, Thailand

I love my coffee and if you do too and are visiting Chiang Mai, do visit Ristretto cafe. You choose your coffee beans according to the world map and select the type of coffee you would like. Cappuccino, latte, mocha etc. I tried several; the Columbian, Ethiopian and t…

The Cliff, Langkawi, Malaysia

The culmination of a foodie (and drinkie?) trip to Langkawi climaxed with lunch at The Cliff.  This stylish dining establishment juts out from the rocks at the end of Pantai Cenang offering a vibrant 180 degree beach panorama. Water action, colourful&nbsp…

Beach Garden Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia

* Sadly Beach Garden is currently closed Beach Garden Resort has been around for years, well at least the nine that I’ve been living in Malaysia. It always comes well recommended by expatriates from KL who often pop up to the island for a weekend getaway. The r…