Gin & Yang

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Why Gin & Yang? 

Well I have a particular interest in Italian and Asian cuisine which, is a peculiar mix.  I wouldn’t say it is fusion cuisine as I like the classics – they’re classics for a reason! But that isn’t to say I don’t like to experiment, I think the best food is your own food.  Well, maybe it’s your mum’s food…

My mother is Malaysian so I grew up on a combination of rice, soya sauce, garlic, ginger and oyster sauce.  I love asian food it reminds me of when I was growing up.  Italian food on the other hand is more of a comfort food, it’s quick and easy.  The thing I like best about Italian food is that it is simple.  Few Italian dishes are very complicated but subtle changes can make a big difference and above all, Italian food must be cooked well.

Italian and Asian cuisine are my black and white, two very different styles but I love them both.  That doesn’t mean I don’t like anything else, but these two are what I find the most fun to cook.

I also have a love for cocktails / mixology.  As well as my love of food, I have a love of Gin (and lots of other drinks too) so I thought “Gin & Yang” would be a good way to sum up my duality of cuisines as well as my passion for alcohol.

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