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2023-03-20T09:04:39+01:00

Five Spice Roast Duck

2019-05-30T12:30:34+02:00

Vegetarian Pea Soup

2018-05-07T14:38:18+02:00

Wife threw me a challenge and requested 100% vegetarian for her birthday dinner last month. This light yet flavourful chilled pea soup is perfect for our warm (...)

Chef and Sommelier Charity Dinner 2017

2017-10-17T11:11:54+02:00

I am Home Chef Alvin, the man behind Chef and Sommelier. I believe in cooking from my heart and that food connects us to our past, to our memories, to our (...)

Chinese Style Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder

2017-09-26T23:25:49+02:00

In this modern fast-paced society, time is precious. There are so many things to accomplish with so little time. Everything and everyone is moving so very (...)

Slow roast whole duck

2017-09-07T14:40:58+02:00

Of late, I really enjoy roasting my meat at a low temperature for longer time. The slow-roasting method minimizes moisture loss resulting in a more tender (...)

Salt Crusted Tomahawk Steak

2017-08-29T16:46:23+02:00

I am a caveman when it comes to steak - give me a Tomahawk anytime! I love the dramatic presentation of the Flintstone cut when it is served and the flavour of (...)

Homemade Gnocchi with Kurobuta Pork Toulouse Sausage Meat

2017-08-25T02:04:34+02:00

Food made with love always taste better.Wife loves gnocchi and last weekend I got all the kids to help out in the making of these lovely potato pillows.Besides (...)

Dukkah coated lamb chops with mango salsa and roasted mustard garlic potatoes

2017-07-03T12:51:45+02:00

As we all know, the age of an animal can affect the tenderness and flavour of the meat. Some people do not appreciate the taste of mutton as the meat from (...)

The day i fell in love with a piemontese white

2017-05-11T15:26:00+02:00

I love wine.My first love affair with wine was with an Australian Barossa Shiraz. She was sexy, spicy, intense and full-bodied. She was my best companion in (...)