Defying the odds, disabled chef’s inspiring culinary journey

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir DENGKIL: Opting not to grieve over the loss of his eye, Mohamad Farid Mohamad Rasidi leveraged his cooking talent to earn a livelihood and support his family. Popularly known as chef OKU (disabled chef), the father of four offers a tantalising range of cuisines from Morocco and Beijing, China, at the […]

Raw Kitchen trailblazes vegan innovations

IN the heart of Kuching, the Raw Kitchen Company (Raw Kitchen) stands as a beacon of culinary innovation and environmental consciousness. The core philosophy of Raw Kitchen revolves around the belief that the best flavours come from ingredients nurtured by the community. The commitment to using organic and locally sourced produce is not just a […]

Dedication in Every Dish

Spice Ranee, MasterChef Jasbir Kaur does not know when to stop. The grandmother continues to wow everyone with her culinary prowess and dedication by creating dishes that reflect her years of experience in the kitchen. The Spice Ranee’s culinary adventure The jovial and charismatic Jasbir Kaur, also known as the Spice Ranee for her capabilities in […]

Meet Chris, academic with a passion for cooking

KUCHING: Awesome. That is how celebrity chef Christopher Wan Sageng surmises himself. Born on January 10, 1989 in Lundu, Christopher is of Bidayuh-Orang Ulu parentage is Associate Professor at UCSI here. He began his education at a Chinese kindergarten when he was a toddler, and continued his education at SK St Joseph and SMK St […]

Cooking her way to culinary stardom

By Amiril Muttaqien Meketar KUALA LUMPUR: Miss those cooking sessions with mom? Fret not, Che Nom is here. Since 2012, Normah Bakar, 39, or fondly known as Che Nom, has been sharing recipes on her YouTube channel, from traditional dishes to desserts and pastries. Little do people know that this mother of three was formerly in […]