Author: Stephen LeePublisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814484652
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Sam Leong: A Family Cookbook
Author: Sam LeongPublisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814721409
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Cooking runs in the Leong family. Sam’s late father was a renowned Cantonese chef and his mother used to run her own chicken rice stall. His wife, Forest is herself a Thai chef and his son, Joe Leong, is a budding pastry chef. Sam Leong: A Family Cookbook is as much a celebration of food that has kept the Leong family cooking together, as a collection of Chinese family favourites. Put together by Sam and his family, this treasury features recipes for time-tested dishes such as stir-fried chicken with basil leaves, everyday staples such as winter melon soup, and contemporary favourites such as salted egg crab, which Sam himself enjoys preparing and eating together with his family. Bonus recipes include sweet treats such as tiramisu and vanilla panna cotta, which would not be out of place on any modern Chinese table today. Whether you’ll be cooking for or with your family, these dishes will bring you together as you make them a part of your family’s dining repertoire for years to come.
Singapore Street Names (4th edition): A Study of Toponymics
Author: Victor R. SavagePublisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9815009230
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description
Place names tell us much about a country — its history, its landscape, its people, its aspirations, its self-image, The study of place names called toponymics unlocks the stories that are in every street name and landmark. In Singapore, the existence of various races, cultures and languages, as well as its history of colonization, immigration and nationalism has given rise to a complex history of place names. But how did these places get their names? This revised and expanded 4th edition of the book incorporates additional information, from archival research as well as interviews that have come to light since the last edition. Also included are many new entries that have presented themselves as Singapore’s built environment undergoes redevelopment. Expanded by over 100 pages.
Chinese in San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley
Author: Lillian Gong-GuyPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738547770
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The fertile Santa Clara Valley--once called the Valley of Heart's Delight and later Silicon Valley--has long been home to a substantial Chinese population. Like other immigrants, they arrived seeking opportunity and armed with survival instincts and the ability to persevere, but the struggles they faced were unique. From 1866 to 1931, five distinct Chinatowns existed in San Jose, each one devastated by mysterious fires or stifled by unjust laws. Early Chinese in the region labored relentlessly, building railroads and levees and toiling as laundrymen, grocers, cooks, servants, field hands, and factory workers. In the 20th century, new industries replaced agriculture, and an influx of Chinese invigorated the valley with innovative ideas, helping it emerge as a leader in technology.
Home Cooking with Sam and Forest
Author: Sam LeongPublisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814484997
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Singapore’s favourite chefs, Sam and Forest Leong are well-known proponents of simple yet wholesome home-cooked meals. The culinary couple’s latest cookbook, Home Cooking with Sam and Forest, is a collection of their favourite dishes that are easy to replicate at home but are not short on taste. Featuring 50 dishes that range from noodles and seafood to soups and desserts, this cookbook will inspire beginners as well as cooking enthusiasts to whip up dishes such as Wok-fried Chicken with Basil, Tofu Scallops with XO Sauce, Rice Cooked in Chicken Consommé with Seafood, Sweet Sago with Durian and Steamed Green Tea Cupcakes at home. The carefully considered recipes from the authors’ vast culinary knowledge reflect their Chinese and Thai backgrounds and feature ingredients easily sourced from local markets and supermarkets. With Sam and Forest’s cooking expertise and their love for home-cooked family meals, cooking at home is not only easy but satisfying as well. About the Authors Sam and Forest Leong are co-founders of Sam.Leong@Forest Cooking School. The couple has more than 25 years of experience between them and started out working as chefs before branching out into culinary education and writing cookbooks. Sam was previously the Corporate Chef and Director of Kitchens for the Tung Lok Group and has been awarded numerous accolades in prestigious culinary events. He was named Best Asian Ethnic Chef of the Year at the World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2009 (Regional), and Executive Chef of the Year and Chef of the Year in 2005. He was also named Chef of the Year at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) 2006/2007. He also received the 2008 Five-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Today, Sam continues to shape the culinary landscape in the region as a consultant to top restaurants and appearing as guest chef in various establishments. Forest established her culinary calling at a young age as an apprentice to her chef father in the kitchen in Thailand. The professionally trained chef has since become one of the most prominent cooking instructors in Singapore. Her role as a cooking instructor at community centres has not only taught budding cooks the intricacies of Thai home cooking but has also encouraged home cooks that whipping up delicious and wholesome meals on a daily basis is not as daunting as it sounds
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Author: Dominique Grêlé
Author: Ong Siang SongA General History Of The Chinese In Singapore
Author: Chong Guan KwaPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9813277653
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1002
Book Description
A General History of the Chinese in Singapore documents over 700 years of Chinese history in Singapore, from Chinese presence in the region through the millennium-old Hokkien trading world to the waves of mass migration that came after the establishment of a British settlement, and through to the development and birth of the nation. Across 38 chapters and parts, readers are taken through the complex historical mosaic of Overseas Chinese social, economic and political activity in Singapore and the region, such as the development of maritime junk trade, plantation industries, and coolie labour, the role of different bangs, clan associations and secret societies as well as Chinese leaders, the diverging political allegiances including Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary activities and the National Salvation Movement leading up to the Second World War, the transplanting of traditional Chinese religions, the changing identity of the Overseas Chinese, and the developments in language and education policies, publishing, arts, and more.With 'Pride in our Past, Legacy for our Future' as its key objective, this volume aims to preserve the Singapore Chinese story, history and heritage for future generations, as well as keep our cultures and traditions alive. Therefore, the book aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for Singaporeans, new immigrants and foreigners to have an epitome of the Singapore society. This publication is supported by the National Heritage Board's Heritage Project Grant.Related Link(s)
Singapore at Random
Author: Susan TsangPublisher: Editions Didier Millet
ISBN: 9814260371
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
From chewing gum bans to bizarre courtesy campaigns to the distinctive Singaporean linguistic landscape and some of the region¿s most notable personalities, Singapore at Random brings together a whole host of anecdotes, statistics, quotes, facts, recipes, folklore, and other unusual tidbits. Peppered with attractive illustrations throughout, this an irresistible celebration of the boundless diversity that makes Singapore so unique.
