the ultimate comfort food x francis kurkdjian

A Spanish mussels recipe by the modern perfume great , Francis Kurkdjian (taken after a recipe from his grandmother)

Directions:

1. Rinse and de-beard the mussels and put them in a pressure cooker. Heat it up until the mussels open and give some juice for about 10 minutes
2. In a medium saucepan, sauté onion in oil until softened, but not brown
3. Add rice and water-mussel juice combination to the onion
4. Add seasonings. Mix. Cover and cook until rice is tender (about 15-20 minutes)
5. Add currants and pine nuts to cooked rice. Gently fold in the mussels
6. Add lemon juice to the mixture
7. Cover and chill until ready to serve. For best flavor, make a day in advance

travel: the hidden gem in south ken

Back in London (again) for a very special belated birthday celebration. Lucky me to secure a table in this quaint yet stylish one-star Michelin restaurant which only sits 19 tables (crazy!). Tucked away in the lovely residential streets of South Kensington, we were surrounded by elegant houses and gardens where summer roses spill over their fences (le love). On arrival, we were warmly welcomed and seated in this chicly, elegant space. Had an amazing dining experience - from start to finish - excellent food, wine and service. 

travel : la fromagerie , london

The problem with London is that there's just too much good food and I can never get sick of eating in this city. Tucked away from the main street, I fell in love with this place almost immediately as soon as I stepped throught the door. Big thanks to a good friend of mine for introducing me this place. La Fromagerie  has a simple menu, with a daily cheese board, a selection of salads, few warm dishes, desserts and freshly squeezed juice. You gotta try the blood orange juice - to die for!