A Day In My Life

An evening at G Hotel Gurney Re-Launching Event. Present at the cocktail party was guest-of-honour internationally acclaimed designer Datuk Jimmy Choo, corporate guests, associates, media and fellow blogger friends.

 

Tapestry Malaysia at Enfin by MasterChef James Won is a culinary journey to be pampered in and I got a seat to the event which has a creative five-course menu presented along with multi-sensory interactive technology and a 360° immersive projection. Click here for more of the dining experience.

Enfin By James Won, Kuala Lumpur, French Restaurant, CK Lam, Penang Food BLog, What2seeonline.com, Degustation Menu, Krug Champagne,

 

Behind-the-scene ‘helper’ on the filming of รอบจานรอบโลก by Thailand National TV, focusing on places of interests and food around Penang by legendary Thai actor Nirut Sirichanya นิรุตติ์ ศิริจรรยา. Having starred in front of the lens, it is a humbling experience for me to learn the operations behind the camera! Click here to see more of the filming process.With Nirut Sirichanya นิรุตติ์ ศิริจรรยา on The Top of Komtar Penang Skywalk

With Nirut Sirichanya นิรุตติ์ ศิริจรรยา on The Top of Komtar Penang Skywalk

 

Representing the prestigious ESSENZE Magazine, I went on a trip exploring world-class restaurants, hotels, luxurious spas, and modern shopping malls besides points of interest in Bangkok, Thailand. My article on the September 2016 trip was published in Essenze Magazine (Vol.46 – 17). Click here to read more…

With Executive Chef Philippe Keller, DUSIT THANI BANGKOK Benjarong, Amazing Thailand, Bangkok, Dusit Thani Bangkok, What2seeonline.com, CK Lam, Penang Food Blog, Bangkok Food & Stay, Dusit Thani Bangkok, Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine Restaurant, Bangkok fine dining, Bangkok restaurants, Benjarong Bangkok, Dusit Thani Bangkok, Thai cuisine, Where to dine in Bangkok, Where to eat in Bangkok

Executive Chef Philippe Keller of Dusit Thani’s Benjarong restaurant

Vitallife Wellness Center, Diwana Nurture Spa, RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort, Naj Cooking School on Thanon Convent, VOGUE Lounge, Mahanakhon Cube, Mahanakhon Tower, Red Sky at Centara Grand Hotel, Espresso at Intercontinental Hotel, Benjarong, Dusit Thani Hotel, EmQuartier, Siam Paragon, Central World Plaza, BTS Skytrain Station, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Uncovering the Taste of Luxury in Bangkok, Essenze Magazine, CK Lam, Penang Food Blog, What2seeonline.com, Travel, Lifestyle, Culinary Delights in Bangkok, Luxurious Hotel Stay in Bangkok, Spa& Wellness in Bangkok, Culinary Classes in Bangkok, Cooking School,

 

Had the opportunity to visit Tainan International Mango Festival besides the many arts, cultural and culinary scenes in Taichung, Yilan, and Taipei, thanks to Taiwan Tourism Bureau Malaysia Office and China Airlines Penang Branch.

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Filming in the streets of Penang with Chef Sharwin Tee, the host of the “Curiosity Got the Chef”. Glad to be featured in one of the street food episodes and can’t wait to see it.

Filming in the streets of Penang with Chef Sharwin Tee, the host of the "Curiosity Got the Chef", Visiting chef to Penang, Penang Hawker Food,

 

Met up with a writer from the food world, James Oseland over a Nyonya meal in Penang, and along the way was the interview with him. The editor-in-chief of Rodale’s Organic Life, and former editor-in-chief of award-winning Saveur food magazine is in town searching for the best food to feature in his upcoming book.
What2seeonline.com, CK Lam, Penang Food Blog, James Oseland, Nyonya Food

 

Exploring Leisure Farms around Taiwan with media friends at the invitation of Taiwan Leisure Farms Development Association. A review of the June 2016 trip can be read here.

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At the invitation by KF Seetoh of Makansutra, I joined a group of international media friends at the World Street Food Congress 2016 (WSFC2016) held in Manila. More of the event can be seen here.

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Chef Ian Kittichai – Thailand’s Iron Chef & Owner of Kittichai Kitchen

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Pacific West had a Mother’s Day recipe video shoot done with me in February 2016!

Pacific West had a Mother's Day recipe video shooting with CK Lam

 

Happy to be on board in chef Martin Yan’s  甄 文 達, food and travel program “Taste of Malaysia”. The filming outing in May 2015 is an experience truly cherished and remembered. Click here for behind-the-scenes…

Penang Food Trial with chef Martin Yan

 

Attending Celebrity Chef Edward Kwon Gala Dinner @InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in April 2015. Click here to read more…

At Edward Kwon Gala Dinner @InterContinental Kuala LumpurChef Edward Kwon and chef Sam Kung

 

Attended a charity event organized by The Penang Chefs together with Le Toque Blanche Philippines Chefs Association on 9th December 2013. Proceeds to provide assistance for victims of Typhoon Haiyan Philippines.

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  (photo by William Tan P E )

 

Japan Sweets Fair 2013 in Isetan with Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai 坂井宏行 and patissiers Chef Toshihiko Yoroizuka 鎧塚俊彦. Click here to read more…

 

Judging the Star Cruises Nasi Kandar Cooking Competition 2013 held on board the SuperStar Libra.  Click here to read more…

 

Participate in the Penang Tourism Blueprint Workshop 2013 organized by Penang State Tourism Development committee, Malaysia Association of Hotels Penang Chapter (MAH), and INTI College Penang Campus

Penang Tourism Blueprint Workshop 2013

 (photo by William Tan P E )

 

Judging the Durian King Competition 2013 at Chin Ho Plaza in Penang Times Square, Penang

Judging the Durian King Competition 2013 @Penang Times SquareJudging the Durian King Competition 2013 @Penang Times Square

With all the judges

 

Attending the Artistry of Spices Program at the invitation by The United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Paul W. Jones. The full review can be seen here…

Attending the Artistry of Spices Program at the invitation by The United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Paul W. Jones, Penang Food Blog, What2seeonline.com, CK Lam,

 

Day out filming  in January 2013 with Tony An Seung-ho, from the legendary K-Pop group H.O.T. in Little Kitchen @Nyonya, Penang

 

Judge for The Battle of Penang Hawker Masters 2012 competition.  More on the article can be found here…

Judging The Battle of Penang Hawker Masters 2012 competition in Penang Times Square

Photo from Penang Times Square

 

An afternoon at Le Cordon Bleu seminar 2012 with a cooking demo by chef Thierry Lerallu.  Click here for more on the event…

 

Filming in a Penang Food program which will be broadcast in early 2013 on SF 1, first channel, national broadcaster in Switzerland & also 3 sat, national broadcaster in Germany. More can be viewed here.

Filming in a Penang Food program

 

I appeared in three episodes of ‘The Food Surprise’  TV show aired on TLC on 7th May 2012

The Food Surprise aired on TLC

 

Judge for KDU Powerchef Competition 2012

Judge for KDU's Powerchef Competition 2012

 

Judge for District 308B2 Region 1 Leo Cooking Competition 2012

Judge for District 308B2 Region 1 Leo Cooking Competition 2012

 

Catching up with Taiwanese personality and celebrity Chef Chen Hong (陳鴻) in Penang.  Read more about his visit here…

Taiwanese personality Chef Chen Hong in Penang

 

Attend Nyonya food cooking class at Tropical Spice Garden, Penang (TSG)

Cooking class with Pearly Kee

(article and photo by Katchua of TSG)

 

Judging the Asia Media Corp Cooking Competition 2011. Click here to read more…

Judge for Asia Media Corp Cooking Competition 2011

 

At the invitation by the Royal Thai Consulate-General, I enjoyed a host of activities in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more about my journey and the introductory tour of Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School. 

Chef Rapeepat Boriboon & CK Lam

Chef Rapeepat Boriboon

 

Judge for KDU Powerchef Competition 2011

Judge for KDU Powerchef Competition 2011 by www.what2seeonline.com

 

Street Food Tour in Gurney Drive, Penang with America’s Celebrity Chef Todd English.  Click here to read more…

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Judging the District 308 B2 Region 1 Cooking Competition – Wok for Love.  More of the event can be viewed here…

Judge for District 308 B2 Region 1 Cooking Competition - Wok for Love

 

Meeting Chef Anton Mosimann in The Club at The Saujana.  More of the food and the celebrity chef can be viewed here…

 

At Lot 10 Hutong in Kuala Lumpur for the Chua Lam & Friends Live Talk Show.  More info on the event can be viewed here…

CK with Chua Lam

 

With US food Journalists – Bret Thorn,  Bob Lape  & Joanna Pruess on the journey of discovering Malaysian Cuisines in Penang.  Click here for more…

 

Culinary Experience with GE Monogram By Chef Martin Yan at Starhill Kuala Lumpur.  More of the event can be viewed here…

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An Evening with Dato’ Jimmy Choo at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang.  Click here to read more about the dinner invitation…

Dato’ Jimmy Choo at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang Dato’ Jimmy Choo at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang

 

A memorable day for Penang with the arrival of The Jewel of Muscat under the guidance of Captain Saleh Al Jabri. More of the event can be viewed here…

 

Food Tasting with Chef Jason Tong of Grand Palace Restaurant @ Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.  More of this Chinese New Year event can be viewed here…

CK Lam & Chef Jason Tong of Grand Palace Restaurant @ Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur

 

Food Tasting with Chef John Brock @ Golden Sands Resort, Penang.  You can read more here…

Chef John Brock @ Golden Sands Resort, Penang

 

With Chef Holger Deh at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Chocolate Indulgence High-Tea from Cacao Barry, Callebaut.  Click here for more of this chocolatey event…

Chef Holger Deh @ Mandarin Oriental - Chocolate Indulgence High-Tea from Cacao Barry, Callebaut Chef Holger Deh @ Mandarin Oriental - Chocolate Indulgence High-Tea from Cacao Barry, Callebaut

 

With Chef Holger Deh & Chef Bastian Mantey at Pacifica in Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur during the MIGF 2009 (Malaysia International Gourmet Festival).  Read more…

Chef Holger Deh @ Pacifica, Mandarin Oriental - MIGF 2009 Chef Bastian Mantey @ Pacifica, Mandarin Oriental - MIGF 2009

 

Observe first hand preparation of food by Chef Bong Jun Choi and his Culinary Team at Lai Poh Heen in Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur during the MIGF 2009 (Malaysia International Gourmet Festival).  Click here for more…

Chef Bong Jun Choi @ Lai Poh Heen, Mandarin Oriental – MIGF 2009 Chef Bong Jun Choi and his Culinary Team @ Lai Poh Heen, Mandarin Oriental – MIGF 2009

 

Italian delights by prepared by Chef Mauro Muroni at Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria, Singapore.  More of my visit to this Italian restaurant can be viewed here…

Chef Mauro Muroni @ Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria, Singapore

 

At Miraku Japanese Restaurant with Mr Akihiko Hijioka, Executive Chef Masaki Kurihara & Executive Chef Takahiro Kinoshita. Click here for more of my visit to this restaurant…

Mr Akihiko Hijioka, Executive Chef Masaki Kurihara & Executive Chef Takahiro Kinoshita @ Miraku

 

Cooking demonstration by renowned celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant at 7atenine in Ascott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.  More info of the outing can be viewed here…

Chef Emmanuel Stroobant @7atenine, Ascott Kuala Lumpur

 

An opportunity to meet up with Yang Bahagia Dato’ Kok Wee Kiat & Fashion Designer Carven Ong at Tai Zi Heen Restaurant in Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur during the MIGF 2009 (Malaysia International Gourmet Festival). Click here for the eventful evening …

Dato’ Kok Wee Kiat @ MIGF 2009

Reputable and fine connoisseur, Dato’ Kok

Carven Ong @ MIGF 2009

Carven Ong

 

At the inaugural fund raising event “JAMUAN TEH MALAYSIA” with the presence of Chef Wan & Amber Chia in Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Read more about the fund raising event here…

Chef Wan @ Malaysia Tea Party, Prince Hotel Ambia Chia @ Malaysia Tea Party, Prince Hotel

 

Chef Ricky Thein @ Tai Zi Heen Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – Dim Sum Odyssey

Chef Thomas Lim @ Enju Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – Sushi Night

Chef Ricky Thein @ Tai Zi Heen Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur - Dim Sum Odyssey Chef Thomas Lim @ Enju Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – Sushi Night