One of my favourite sweet nibbles during the festive season is a rich, decadent Rum Ball. The Yum List’s Mum shares a quick and easy recipe for these delicious treats. Rum Balls These little beauties are a great hit at anytime of the year and your guests will ke…
Month: December 2013
Chef Ignacio Elizondo, Vi Cool, Harbour City, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Chef Ignacio Elizondo The Yum List interviews Chef Ignacio Elizondo on his time in Hong Kong and his thoughts about the food and beverage industry. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the corporate chef of Dining Concepts, taking c…
Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The Courtyard of Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Plateau Spa is on the 11th floor of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and, offers a well-crafted, convenient retreat from harried city living. Treatment Room A comprehensive list of f…
Acme Bar and Coffee, ABC’s Seasonal Menu, The Troika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Christmas is Coming… Acme Bar and Café, Festive Seasonal Menu, The Troika Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Looking for somewhere to enjoy a jazzy Christmas meal? Look no further than ABC at the base of the Troika, with its plat…
Afternoon Tea, Tiffin, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
An Afternoon Tea That Goes Above and Beyond Expectations Personal stylist, Ann Krembs of Kremb de la Kremb fame, recently joined forces with The Yum List on a mini-fashion and culinary escapade in Hong Kong. Read about their delicious Afternoon Tea at Tiff…
Best Restaurants, Hotels and Spas in Penang
Penang has long held a reputation for being THE food destination for travelers looking for culinary excitement in Malaysia. Since the awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to parts of Georgetown a few years back though, the island has experienced a rapid r…
Shang Palace, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Intrigued by Michelin Stars, we couldn’t help but make a reservation at Shang Palace when we stayed at Kowloon Shangri-La recently in Hong Kong. Elaborate décor reflects a sophisticated and tastefully designed interior. Ornate wooden panels are interspersed …
Mum’s Christmas Cake and Pudding Recipe
Christmas is fast approaching and, in the spirit of sharing, The Yum List asked her mum to share some of her favourite recipes with readers. So heres: Mum’s Christmas Cake and Pudding Recipe This recipe mixture can be formed into a pudding, either boiled for …
Chef Mok Kit Keung, Executive Chef Shang Palace, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Michelin Starred Chef Mok Kit Keung spends a few minutes with The Yum List… What do you do and how did you get into the industry? As the Executive Chinese Chef of Shang Palace, I oversee all Chinese food produced at the hotel to ensure its quality. I am […]
Lighthouse Coffee, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Lighthouse Coffee Lighthouse Coffee, Georgetown, Penang *** Now closed. Always on the hunt for a great cup of coffee we followed some leads to Lighthouse Coffee Penang. I don’t know how we had missed this place on previous trips. It’s tucked into the touristy st…
Dream Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
guEST, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
guEST guEST @ The Intermark By Manveen Maan The BIG Group never fails to impress and constantly holds its establishments to the highest of standards. Its latest venture, guEST (yes, you read that that correctly), is no different. Hidden inside another BIG …