About « A Self-proclaimed Foodaholic

About

swee

What has FOOD done to me

Really, you wouldnt be reading the About page of *newborn* pastry chef and a gourmand any different from other foodbloggers out there. So, check, another foodblogger on the ever expanding list.

The birth of this blog was actually like a rebirth of my older foodblog which I started in end of 2005. Then a month upon arriving Sydney, I re-archived the entire old-foodblog here and started anew. (that would probably be around June 2006) Ah, quite a newbie huh ?

For me, I guess making food (be it preparing a massive meal to impress, or cooking just for one or two, or even, just to join a foodblogging event) has changed me alot, physically and mentally. Cooking is never easy, neither baking. (But then again, nothing in life is easy) It all comes to one’s passion and enthusiasm in doing something, and when you succeed, the moment of satisfaction beats anything else. When you do something you love, never think of stopping nor giving up and put a 100% to it, I believe the result will be brilliant. And what has changed me physically ? Gaining weight of course!

Oh, also not forgetting about my cookbook addiction. One day, I shall own a cookbook library. That would be super awesome!

What lies ahead

I might have probably grown over these years to think that at whichever position in the kitchen I’m working in, as long as I’m learning something new, I don’t really care. In this food industry where it no longer is just about Jamie Oliver, new flavours and techniques are created, new technologies and tech-savy utensils are invented, and new hardcore, inspirational chefs are born. So, why stick to just one thing when there’s a million or zillion more things to learn? Which means, I guess, until I am satisfied with my skills and creativity (or the bank acc) I would still continue learning; in the kitchen or from chefs.

P/s: Check out what’s on my bookshelves <–will update asap

Have a nice day,
Swee San
E: sweesan at gmail dot com

Responses

Swee, the photos on your page of all the different foods are just spectacular. I love the art of how you cook. It’s been a pleasure to visit your site. I invite you to drop by for a cup of coffee and some cookies at our site.
http://mysisterskitchen.wordpress.com

By: mysisterskitchen on September 6, 2006
at 10:26 am

Your creations were just amazing! It made me fell bad especially a lady same age as me.
I’m just starting my own personal blog,it’ll be an honour if you’ll stop by when it’s ongoing.
Thanks alot!
http://tempti-li-cious.blogspot.com/

By: Spunky on October 30, 2006
at 11:00 am

I agree with Spunky - your creations are amazing! And so is your English! I was wondering if you would like to exchange links with me. If you would like to do so, please email me. I will put your link up immediately after I see your reply. Thanks!

By: Sally on December 17, 2006
at 4:18 am

Hello! Glad to see you’ve aced your assessment! Your showpiece looks great! Well done! And I see they have given you guys more ingredients to work with for the gateaux.
Interesting blog… keep it up!

By: Li on March 30, 2007
at 1:16 pm

Hi Swee,

I just love reading ur blog! Ur recipes and tips are really great.

I attended a friend’s baby shower the other day and they had really nice cookies with coloured icing? I think its called fondant/sugar icing. Not sure of the terms. But it looks great and attractive. Anyway, do you have the recipe to make those coloured icing/fondant?

Would be great if you could help me out as i can’t seem to find the recipe on the net. Probably cause i don’t know the right term.

Thanks again and keep up the GREAT job!

XXX

By: Nini on November 25, 2007
at 11:46 pm