I love to hear about other restaurateurs and how they got their start in the food business. When I was invited to check out Malabar South Indian Restaurant recently, I had the opportunity to talk to the owner and head chef, Mohammed Sali. These are some things I found out - Mohammed is a classically trained chef (unlike self-taught yours » Read More
#SummerMyWay Lenovo #Yoga2Pro Laptop Winner Announcement
November 26, 2015 by
Well I’m so glad I’d managed to once again coerce my good friend Cyn (http://thefoodpornographer.com) to do the judging for this competition. There were so many stunning entries it would have been near impossible for me to pick one. First up, the winner of the Yoga 2 Pro laptop from Lenovo Australia and New Zealand in answer to the question - What » Read More
Wired for Wonder Passes
August 23, 2015 by
Every once in a while I get the opportunity to promote causes and events that tie in with my areas of interest, and Wired for Wonder is one of them. Like many solo entrepreneurs, I try to stay ahead of the technological, creative and marketing curves while juggling family and business commitments and I don't need to tell you this can be a tough » Read More
Press Release: Jackie M Charity Wine Dinner in the Pyrenees
August 5, 2015 by
I've been invited by Rainbow Gallery Café in Victoria's Pyrenees wine region to do a Malaysian wine dinner on Saturday 5 September. After the media storm of the last couple of weeks over baby Noah, I've asked that part of the proceeds go towards Down Syndrome NSW. The 5 courses I'm preparing will be gluten-free, and if you book by 14 August, » Read More
Crab Carnival at The Morrison
April 3, 2015 by
I rarely attend media launches but decided I couldn’t pass up on the 2015 Crab Carnival held at the Morrison Bar and Oyster Room. I LOVE shellfish and especially crab, and I like supporting fellow chefs and food producers. I turned up with #babyNoah in tow (this is my M.O., FYI - meetings, travel, invitations - Noah is part of the equation) » Read More
World’s Greatest Malaysian Cooking Masterclasses
January 6, 2015 by
Print PDF These are authentic, real, NOT FAKE, feedback about my most recent Malaysian cooking Masterclasses - "YOUR DA BEST!!!!" - Tom B Lee Bu, Professor Emeritus, English Literature, Oxford. "That Pad Thai Masterclass was incredible. Thanks for bringing me closer to mastering Malaysian food!" - Nigel, food blogger at pretentiouslicious.com » Read More
Ramadan Around Malaysia – My Google Hangouts-On-Air
June 30, 2014 by
Print PDF I’m almost scared to announce this for fear of jinxing these Live Broadcasts but here it goes! After a 3 months+ enforced hiatus from my weekly Google Hangouts-On-Air thanks to my relocation nightmare that included a failed internet service restore, I’m back in the game with a vengeance. I’m running a series of 8 Ramadan-themed » Read More
Chinese New Year Cooking Demos
January 29, 2014 by
Print PDF I'm going to be doing 3 of my favourite activities this coming weekend. All at the same time. I love travel, and I'm travelling to Melbourne courtesy of Tourism Malaysia Australia. Everyone knows about my passion for Malaysian cooking, and I'll be doing that while I'm there. The other thing I like doing, believe it » Read More
How to Get Yourself a Free Trip to Malaysia
January 10, 2014 by
Print PDF There are two ways, sponsored by Tourism Malaysia - 1) If you're in Sydney, join The Sydney Food Trail - Eat at one of the participating restaurants before January 18, 2014 and complete an entry form to be in with the chance to win a holiday to Malaysia. Winners of the draw will be able to indulge in traditional cuisine, from » Read More