Day: March 14, 2008

Kimberlycun lunches with Celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant

In conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day, Bossa Nova (Parkroyal Hotel), Bulldog, Sevenatenine, Delaney’s, Nikko Hotel and Jarrod & Rawlins are participating in Guinness Draught Infused Food Creation Contest, serving their very own Guinness-inspired dishes throughout the month of March. All the Guinness-inspired fare will be judged by Chef Emmanuel Stroobant of Asia Food Channel’s Chef in Black.

Thanks to the good folks from Guinness, I was able to sit down for lunch with the celebrity Chef himself, Emmanuel Stroobant at Jarrod & Rawlins. He was there to evaluate the food creation by Jarrod & Rawlins and I was just there to get starstruck, eat and be merry :)

Guinness Stout.
Guinness Stout.

The chef from Jarrod & Rawlins whipped up some Guinness ribs from scratch while Chef Stroobant watched on. I’m all for open kitchen concept cause watching your food meticulously put together by a chef is a wonderful experience.

Kitchen kungfu.
Kitchen kungfu.

Chef Stroobant shared with me his judging method for all the participating outlets. He has about a dozen categories ranging from hygiene to creativity which he would rank between 1-10, 1 being poorest and 10 being exceptional. He showed me the scores of the other participating restaurants he has ranked in his moleskin notebook.

It was very interesting….I shall not divulge who pwns who aye!

Chef Emmanuel observes.
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant evaluates.

Grilling.
Grilling the ribs, baby.

The ribs were pretty good, the meat was juicy and very well flavoured. And I absolutely love the contrast of taste courtesy of the diced beetroot. I hope they will continue to serve the dish after March.

Hearing the little voice calling out for a perfect pint of Guinness yet? Well, then head on to Guinness St. Patrick’s Festival this Saturday, 15th March 2008 at Plaza Mont’ Kiara because starting from 5pm, the first 1000 party guests will get a free pint of Guinness!

Guinness St. Patrick's Festival.
Guinness St. Patrick’s Festival

Of course, for the weight watching ladies, there’s always the hotness that is Chef Emmanuel Stroobant as a reason to go to the carnival ;)

Chef Emmanuel Stroobant.
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant.

p/s: I’m still waiting for my picture with him. Will post it up as soon as I got it!

So happy!

I’m so happy, so merry, and so happy and chirpy and gay.

That’s how I feel everytime we made up after a fight. I feel like our relationship has conquered yet another challenge and we’re another step closer to be that elderly couple, holding hands still lovingly gazing into each other’s eyes 50 years later.

I love you baby boo!!!! At times when I’m driving alone and thinking about you, I feel like winding down the window and scream to the whole miserable world, “I LOVE MY BOYFRIEND SO MUCHHHHH!”.

And best of all, I know you feel exactly the same way. There’s nothing better than knowing that you can fall hopelessly in love everyday, with no worries, conditions and pesky red flags, because you just know deep in your heart that your other half loves you back the same. No worries, no conditions.

Yes, I LOVE MY BOYFRIEND SO MUCHHHHH!

And I know you love me toooooo! So leave me a comment baby, don’t be shy :)

p/s: Here’s an example of what to wear if you feel like having stumpy legs and your belly sticking out. Throw in some bad hair and voila…instant bag lady.

Bag lady.
Channelling hobo.