Our website and blog have been inactive for quite a while, partly due to work commitments on Ben’s part, and mainly due to preparations for Christmas and Chinese New Year… plus laziness, on my part. Just a quick note here to let you know that we’re in the midst of re-designing the Whitejacket site. So […]
I’ve created a new photo gallery for the website - it’s more accessible and user-friendly, and now you can leave comments on any photo!
I haven’t had the time to get into the script to figure out how to tweak it so that it blends with the rest of the Whitejacket design, and may even just […]
I sincerely apologize for not having the time to update the blog as often as I wish, and for not being able to write out all the recipes for the dishes / food shots as promised. Even my wife has to act as my secretary, publishing most of these on my behalf, but even […]
A chef should not be afraid to accept new methods and technology, and scientifically explore the limitless possibilities of food. Technological advancement, particularly in molecular gastronomy, helps chefs delve into the “how”s, “why”s and “what if”s of cooking. However, many question if this application of science to culinary practice elevates cuisine or […]
Food is art, as presented on each plate by the chef. The chef’s personality and style goes into each masterpiece, like a signature on every plate. A dish speaks to a diner like how a picture paints a thousand words.
To quote Chef Ferran Adria of El Bulli:
“I have no doubt that art can […]
When we mention ”avant-garde cuisine”, terms like “deconstruction”, “transformation” or the latest food fads come to mind. Unorthodox, experimental, radical…
However, culinary avant-garde is not about ultramodern styles, but the forward-thinking of chefs and their styles or cuisines. “Avant-garde”, originally used in the military sense, literally means “advance guard” in French. This term […]
Who or What is Whitejacket?
When I was a child, Christmas Eve was announced throughout my home with the aroma of Christmas cooking. From the tempting scent of roast turkey, to mysterious fragrances - wafting clues of chicken pie or sweet caramel apple pie. Every occasion in Singapore is celebrated with a meal, […]
