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CNA
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
In Search Of Heat - From Sambal To Nam Prik
22:57 Min It is all about the sambal. Kevin treks through the lush Perak rainforests to hunt for the next unique sambal, before taking a trip to Isan to learn more about its 3 main flavour components. In Search Of Heat About the show: In Search Of Heat is back for a second serving with Fiji-born Singaporean private chef and photographer, Kevin Lee. In Season 1, Kevin was just starting to plant his roots here after living overseas for decades - becoming Singaporean while embracing his Fijian upbringing. These days, he continues to run his private dining supper club and has a small farm where he plants and harvests his own fresh ingredients. In this second season, Kevin goes on a wild road trip up north to Malaysia and Thailand on a journey beyond incorporating chilli and heat as part of his culinary identity. This time, he is looking outward as he travels to gather inspiration from our spice-loving neighbours to unearth some of the hottest dishes in the Southeast Asian region. He also rediscovers centuries-old cooking techniques that have almost disappeared, and even uncovers some of the most unsuspecting ingredients that go into mind-blowingly spicy concoctions worthy of ancient royalty.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wishbone Kitchen: TIME100 Creators 2025
Credit - Charles Sykes—Bravo/Getty Images After being laid off from her day job in the pandemic, Meredith Hayden became a full-time private chef for a family in New York. In 2022, she went viral for social media posts documenting her aspirationally cheery daily routine in the Hamptons—plucking herbs from the garden, grocery shopping, and preparing vibrant, elegant meals—under the name Wishbone Kitchen. Since then, the brand has flourished, drawing more than 2.7 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Hayden's joyful, accessible approach to cooking has earned her comparisons to industry greats like Ina Garten and Martha Stewart—praise she doesn't take lightly, especially given her early struggles to be taken seriously. 'Femininity isn't always embraced in professional kitchens,' Hayden tells TIME. 'I had a lot of people in the industry tell me that I was only really good for bachelorette parties and ladies' lunches.' Staying true to her vision has paid off: this year, the 29-year-old released The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook, which features recipes inspired by summers in the Hamptons and her childhood on Nantucket. The title became a New York Times best seller. 'I'm just glad to have found my people,' she says. Data and insights powered by #paid Write to Annabel Gutterman at
RNZ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Hercules Noble 'Will it Sourdough?
When you think of sourdough you might flash back to covid lockdowns when every man and their dog suddenly became a sourdough expert. One Aucklander who took it to the next level is Hercules Noble. Hercules is one of Auckland's most in demand private chefs and perhaps is best known for his popular 'Will it Sourdough' series on social media where he takes a random dish and sees if he can transform it into a loaf of sourdough. Think tiramisu, carbonara, or earl grey tea flavoured loaves. Hercules Noble talks about what life as a private chef is really like and shares his sourdough secrets with Paddy Gower and Mihi Forbes. Hercules Noble Photo: OUTSPOKEN
CNA
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
In Search Of Heat - The Wonderful World Of Isan
In Search Of Heat About the show: In Search Of Heat is back for a second serving with Fiji-born Singaporean private chef and photographer, Kevin Lee. In Season 1, Kevin was just starting to plant his roots here after living overseas for decades - becoming Singaporean while embracing his Fijian upbringing. These days, he continues to run his private dining supper club and has a small farm where he plants and harvests his own fresh ingredients. In this second season, Kevin goes on a wild road trip up north to Malaysia and Thailand on a journey beyond incorporating chilli and heat as part of his culinary identity. This time, he is looking outward as he travels to gather inspiration from our spice-loving neighbours to unearth some of the hottest dishes in the Southeast Asian region. He also rediscovers centuries-old cooking techniques that have almost disappeared, and even uncovers some of the most unsuspecting ingredients that go into mind-blowingly spicy concoctions worthy of ancient royalty.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
UK castle that costs less than a hotel stay in London with indoor swimming pool, tropical gardens and private beach
IF you need somewhere cheap to stay with all of your mates, it might be more affordable to stay in your own castle. Wyatt Castle in Dorset dates back to 1797, and is now open to the public to stay the night. 6 6 6 According to luxury rental company it will set you back £8,940 a night. But if you manage to find 19 mates to join you, this means it will cost just £149 each a night - less than the average £158 a night in London. The castle -turned-home rental has nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms so you won't be fighting for space. Towels, robes and toiletries are all included so these can be left at home. Most of the rooms have amazing sea views or garden views as well. Guests will be greeted by a huge reception hall, as well as a library, study and drawing room. When the weather improves, there is even a huge sun terrace with sun loungers and a BBQ. As well as its beautiful landscaped outdoor area, there is even an Italian and Japanese tropical gardens. Its from here that there is a hidden path all the way down to a private beach, which goes past a 13th century church. While there is a huge dining space for 60 people, there are some nearby pubs if you fancy eating out including nearest The Cove House Inn. The pretty pink UK castle that is loved by Disney and Britney Spears Want to splash out? You can hire your own private chef at additional cost, or have an on-site massage. For example, private three-course dinner parties cost £75 each, or there is a food "drop off" service for dinner and breakfast with a range of options. The large indoor swimming pool is private for guests but not in the summer. While the hotel doesn't allow stag or hen dos, it does cater to kids with cots and high chairs. 6 6 The nearest train station is Weymouth which is a 25 minute drive. One person said staying at the castle "makes you feel like royalty". There is space for 20 cars, but to arrive in style it has its own helipad. If you want to explore the rest of the coastline, Durdle Door has been compared to both Portugal and California. Here's another fairytale castle that is open to overnight stays, and thought to be the only Tudor castle that is a hotel in the UK. The Sun's Head of Travel Caroline McGuire stayed at Leeds Castle's new lakeside lodges. We've rounded up seven others castles in the UK you can book for less than £90 a night. 6
