A Perennial Feast by YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels, in remaining true to its philosophy of crafting inspired experiences, unveiled it’s much anticipated coffee table book, A Perennial Feast, at Starhill Culinary Studio, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
A Perennial Feast. The beautiful cover features the Cameron Highland tea plantation as a backdrop.
The book was launched yesterday by Dato’ Yeoh Soo Min, Executive Director of YTL Corporation with the presence of the writer, Kim Inglis, A British writer and one of the best book editors the UK ever had, now based in Singapore.
Dato’ Yeoh Soo Min and Kim Inglis.
Written by Kim Inglis and published by Talisman Publishing, A Perennial Feast delves into a variety of cuisines and cultures from Malaysia and Southeast Asia into China, Japan and Europe while featuring some of the world’s finest resorts and luxurious destinations from YTL Hotels.
Beginning in Malaysia, the heart and home of of YTL group, this book showcases both island resorts and city heritage hotels and restaurants, all the while giving an overview of Malay cuisine. Recipes of traditional Malay fare are combined with some East meets West fusion food and some innovative seafood dishes. The book then branches further afield into the snowy landscapes of Hokkaido and the cityscape of modern Shanghai, exploring both recipes and cuisines from Japan and China. Sections on England, Bali, Thailand and France follow – all showcasing iconic properties in stunning full-colour photography by Danish photographer, Jacob Termansen.
Foodies will savour the finest in gastronomy with sustainable ingredients and preparations from simple to complex, natural to exuberant. At-home chefs will find the carefully researched signature dishes easy to recreate in their kitchens. All in all, this book is a veritable feast for the eyes and palette – and will delight those interested in culinary adventure. Each cuisine is described in detail and the highlights of the various restaurants are outlined. There are starters, soups, a selection of main courses, and desserts – from all corners of the globe – and a variety of drinks that harness ingredients, tastes, and textures from many different sources.
Now that I own A Perennial Feast, I will find time to ‘travel’ and cook in the comfort of my own home. I don’t often cook but it’ll be a challenge to try a recent favourite, a Steamed Fillet of Saltwater Barramundi served with bird’s eye chilli, roasted baby eggplant and pumpkin sauce, that I got to taste after the launching of the book.
Simply delicious! Takes me right away to Fisherman’s Cove, overlooking the seafront of Pangkor Laut Resort. OK, I have never been to this resort but at least this cuisine takes me there.
Here are more photos from my international culinary journey through a four-course artful dinner at the private Third Floor Gallery located at JW Marriot Kuala Lumpur. Led by Chef Wai, chefs from various restaurants of YTL Hotels came together to prepare the dinner.
YTL Hotels’ chefs.
My dedicated table.
Β Amuse Bouche of Snow White Dancing Prawns from Shook! Kuala Lumpur.
Chef Tommy from Japan preparing our next cuisine.
Soft Shell Maki and Kaki Agebonoyaki from Gonbei San, Japan.
Main Courses served on a plate: Pressed Chicken Saute and Steamed Fillet of Saltwater Barramundi from Fisherman’s Cove, PangkorLaut.
Gariguette Strawberries from Muse Saint Tropez to conclude the night.
These delicious cuisines and many more inΒ A Perennial Feast, whichΒ is available at Kinokuniya, Borders, MPH Bookstores, Times the Bookshop and WH Smith at the price of RM125 per copy. Go get yours today and create YTL Hotels’ dinner or lunch in your own home. Alternatively, you can travel to one of YTL’s exotic hotels or restaurants asΒ you’ll get a real gastronomic experience with the original settings.
39 Comments
LadyJava
woot woot.. that was fast Ems!
LadyJava
I just love that Barramundi fish.. can’t wait to try it myself..hahahha…
LadyJava
The food and company was great.. made new friends too.. so thanks for the invite.. look forward to more events like this..yiha!!
LadyJava
Oh i also love the doorgift.. the cookbook and the silver tongs.. OMG expensive tu!
emila
Kan?? I love the book an the beautiful photographs! Silver tong tu can use for cooking tak? Or is it for decorations? LOL, am not born with silver tong ;P
emila
Indeed! Everybody was friendly. It’s great to meet Dato’ herself, Tracy, Felicia and many others.
emila
Exactly! Jom kita try and post in or blog.
emila
Hahahha! In the right mood to blog. Have ‘travelled’ far today and so happy.
LadyJava
I’m so gonna use the silver tong .. wont even wait for guest.. i think i’m worth silverware..lol
LadyJava
No wonder! lol!
LadyJava
Jom!
LadyJava
Everyone so friendly!
LadyJava
Yeah .. love that cookbook!
emila
Kejap lagi I e-mail the pics to you, ok.
LadyJava
Ok! Thanks!
emila
LOL
Mariuca
Wah so yummy!
Mariuca
Love the look and sound of the fish.. pumpkin sauce.. yum…..
Mariuca
Great launch and loving the sound of that book… are u guys gonna try cooking sthg from the book? π
Mariuca
Nice book cover.. Cameron Highlands.. π thanks for sharing pics dear, hope u had a great yummylicious time with LJ! π
marvic
sedap la udang menari itu.. and that strawberry looks super yummy *meleleh air liur*
Insyirah
That food looks delicious but *burp* I already ate. ^w^
Insyirah
You forgot to change ” JAN 2013 TOP ONES ” into “FEB 2013 TOP ONES ” π
emila
Thanks dear! I was actually sick for two days and no energy to update hehe
emila
I was so full that I actually had stomach cramp the next day. It was painful and made me sick. The food was awesome!
emila
Menari-nari masuk mulut tau….
emila
Memang yummy!
emila
Kan?? I wanna try soon π
emila
Yes dear, I wanna try to cook the fish yum yum!
emila
We had a great yummilicious time π
TH
jaw drop!! π
TH
I see food I am hungry!
TH
good snap of the food, really closed up!! π
TH
nice to see the chef making π
emila
Hahaha.
emila
Hahaha of course!
Syuq
Wahh.. bertuah badan makan sedap-sedap.. Tapi itu lah bila sedap2 tu sikit je letaknya dalam pinggan yang besar hehehehe (ada hati nak makan banyak2 pula :p)
dysha sahhir
sedapnya.. kalau sekali makan berapa hengget da ne
Yukino Hinata
picnic on the tea valley. so serene~