A Change Of Venue

La Dolce Vita ~ Episode 20

Randy — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:17 +0000

Who knew that Italian food was competing for the taste buds of Singaporeans…?! Chef Massimo Esposito of Tanti Baci’s Cafe knows and shares his recipe for Lobster Salad. In the kitchen Tom prepares a curry-flavoured Chicken Salad. The 20th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

Venice Of The East ~ Episode 19

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:12:31 +0000

Revisiting our classically trained British chef in Bangkok, we encounter a tasty twist on Deep Fried Prawns. Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, Tom prepares a simple but elegant dish of Thai-style Pineapple Rice. The 19th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

The Golden Thread ~ Episode 18

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:34:17 +0000

An insane three weeks, what with a new book headed to the publisher, and a couple of new projects on the bubble, everything went to hell in a hand basket. I’m two episodes behind (almost three!) in posting my Entrée series. Time for some fresh Asian food! Two new episodes are now available on my ETA YouTube Channel, and a third will hit as per schedule on Saturday morning. But let’s start with a nice, leisurely train ride up the Malay Peninsula with the most sumptuous food imaginable. Enjoy!

East Meets West ~ Episode 17

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:36:47 +0000

What happens when a classically trained British chef transplants himself to Asia and the humid hustle of Bangkok…? Find out with Tom as he participates in a fusion of East Meets West. In the kitchen Tom prepares a traditional Thai Green Papaya Salad called a Som Tham. The 17th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

The Bat Cave ~ Episode 16

Randy — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:10:41 +0000

I was fortunate enough during the initial run of this series on PBS to be nominated for not one, but two Emmy® awards. This particular show — ‘The Bat Cave’ — was responsible for the second one. Dining alfresco around the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tom finds a wealth of East Indian-style treats. Snacking is the name of the game! In the kitchen Tom creates a vegetarian dish of Tamil-style Chick Peas. The 16th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

Nonya Cuisine ~ Episode 15

Randy — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:06:22 +0000

Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood of Singapore, a delicious discovery awaits. Food historian and chef, Devagi Sanmugam, helps Tom create an old-fashioned desert called Apom Berkua – a wonderfully tasty banana pancake. In the kitchen he makes a simple dish of Seared Salmon with Coconut Rice. The 15th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

Cold Fusion ~ Episode 14

Randy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:31:06 +0000

Hong Kong’s art deco restaurant, ‘Napa‘, provides dishes inspired by Northern California! With panoramic views to die for and a cuisine to match, Hong Kong’s ‘Napa’ restaurant excels at the art of Asian fusion. In the kitchen, he prepares Bourbon Chicken in a Wok.The 14th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

Ahoy! ~ Episode 13

Randy — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:42:15 +0000

Discover a delicious culinary romp through Singapore’s ‘World Gourmet Safari‘ where we savour all manner of dishes from throughout the world. Included… an interview with renowned master Asian Chef Susur Lee. In a small outdoor restaurant in the middle of Singapore, Tom assists the head chef in preparing a simple dish of Black Pepper Rice Noodle. In the kitchen Tom makes a number if different noodle dishes. The 13th episode of ‘Entree To Asia’ has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

Hangin’ Ten ~ Episode 12

Randy — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:09:26 +0000

What do you think is the most unlikely ingredient you’d find in a Malaysian restaurant…?

Is a surfboard a required utensil in the kitchen? It is if you’re a German chef, born in Hawaii, and plying your trade in Southeast Asia. As the B-52s used to sing, Rock Lobster is on the menu, with Chicken Satay back in our own test kitchen. The 12th episode of Entrée To Asia has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

Straits Culture ~ Episode 11

Randy — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:35:43 +0000

If you’ve ever been to Singapore you’ve likely heard of the Blue Ginger Restaurant – in fact, it’s world-famous.

It’s known for keeping the art of Peranakan cuisine alive and well. It’s a ‘mash-up’ of Singapore Straits Culture — Chinese mixed with Malay — and you may be forgiven for giving in to its mouth-watering style and ingredients. The 11th episode of Entrée To Asia has just gone LIVE on my ETA YouTube Channel. Enjoy!