Friday, December 30, 2011
Thank You
2011 has been fun for us.
Talking so much about food not only brought us knowledge and growth in creativity but priceless new friendships and experiences we'd probably miss had it not been for this humble space. We hope you had as much good times as we did and didn't gain as many dress size as I.

Update 31/12/2011: Click on the individual photos to go to the recipes posted this year.
Thank you for spending time here and putting up with my crappy comment feature. Thank you for trying out the recipes, bearing with things not working out perfectly and not giving up trying again. Thank you for putting up with my silly questions and endless kitchen dramas.
I have grand plans for the year to come - one of them is being able to fit into my old clothes again but don't worry, I'm not going to rain on you any green salad, mushy soup and flourless cake recipes anytime soon. I'm sure you have your set of schemes to complete in the next 12 months.
In any case, we wish you Happy New Year, here's to a better one in 2012!
Life Is Great explores the incredible world of food and cooking. We hope to share with you our most delicious moments and inspirations.
“Just like becoming an expert in wine–you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford–you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. The you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.”
Julia Child (Mastering the Art of French Cooking)
“Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion.”
- Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
- Sarawak Kolo Mee
- Momofuku Milk Bar's Banana Cream Pie
- Fennel Squid-Ink Pasta with Baked Cod and the Best Chocolate Pudding
- Tarte Framboises (Raspberry Tartlets)
- Salted Egg Prawns
- Kai Tan Koh/Ji Dan Gao (Steamed Egg Cake, 鸡蛋糕)
- Char Siu (Cantonese Barbecued Pork)
- Gordon Ramsay's Perfect Scrambled Eggs
- Lemon Meringue Tart (Tarte au Citron Meringuée)
- Pan-Seared Scallops with Avocado Puree, Burnt Butter and Quail Eggs
- Hong Kong Part III
- Hong Kong Part II: Zongzi/Bakchang (粽子/肉粽)
- Caffè HABITŪ (the table) at G.O.D. Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Part I
- Australia 2010 Part 1: Melbourne
- Bourke Street Bakery, Sydney
- Il Fornaio, St Kilda
- Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne




12 Comments on Thank You
That cake on the 3rd row 3rd column looks very very very intriguing.... What is it? :D
Posted by
shelvia, at
Feb 1, 2012, 10:57:00 AM
shelvia: That's actually not a cake but the Tangzhong Brioche, if you're referring to the piece with some jam on top. I'll try to link all the photos to their recipes when I... errr, have more time.
Posted by
Pick Yin, at
Feb 1, 2012, 10:58:00 AM
Happy new year! Lovely collage of your 2011 food photos! You ought to be proud of yourself! I wish I have a nice photo from every recipe like you!
Posted by
Mrs Ergül, at
Feb 1, 2012, 10:59:00 AM
Discovering your blog was certainly an eye-opener for me. I found someone who enjoys cooking and sharing and most importantly great pics. Not to mention, the absence of adverts is a welcome...(sorry to the prof bloggers). Keep up the good work and many good wishes for the new year!
Posted by
lina_to_u, at
Feb 1, 2012, 10:59:00 AM
So many beautiful cakes!
Thanks for sharing them with us and good luck for the New Year.
xx
Posted by
Bailey Ana, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:00:00 AM
Using this collage to recap and take stock of 2011 is a brilliant idea! Now I am tempted to do the same... :D
Happy New Year to you and Vijay!
Posted by
shirley@kokken69, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:00:00 AM
Gorgeous photos, happy new year! Here's to a fabulous 2012 :D
Posted by
thelittleloaf, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:00:00 AM
Pei Lin: Don't be silly. You have good photos and I like that you even print them out to display. Happy New Year dear!
lina_to_u: Thank you! I just remembered I should check the sugee cake recipe for you. Arrrrgghhhh! I will get to it. I was contemplating ads at one point but then dumped the idea because the traffic I get is just not worth 'selling out'. :D
Bailey Ana: Thank you, wish you a good 2012!
Shirley: This is not a new idea, it's been done to death and I was just bored. That said, I got a little nostalgic while going through all the old posts. You should do yours, so many good recipes!
thelittleloaf: Thank you, Happy New Year to you too!
Posted by
Pick Yin, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:01:00 AM
Wow, you posted a lot of awesome food this year. And with great photography on top of that.
I have a gallery of things that I like here: http://www.zencancook.com/zenspotting/ I haven't promoted yet so it will literally bring you no traffic but I would appreciate if you submitted your favorite recipes in the future (or from the past). I'd like it to be a tastespotting for the hardcore. And I think you're hardcore. :D
Posted by
zenchef, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Thanks Stephane, you and I both.
Wow, I'm a hardcore? I like the compliment, coming from a real hardcore - will submit my favorites in future. I'm still dreaming of the day I can eat some of your food.
Happy New Year to you too, here's to a kicking one!
Posted by
Pick Yin, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Happy New Year Pick Yin! :D
Posted by
Swee San, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Thanks Swee San, happy new year to you too!
Posted by
Pick Yin, at
Feb 1, 2012, 11:03:00 AM
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