Hello!
I'm the editor-in-chief @chickenscrawlings and a seasoned, well-travelled freelance journalist covering stories about travel, food, culture, motherhood, luxury hospitality and design.
I'm on regional F&B panels and deeply interested in how trends evolve and was a regular contributor to WGSN and Trendwatching networks.
I'm married to a chef (*** Michelin) and mum to a spirited, fun-loving 5-year old. We divide our time between Hong Kong, Singapore and France. Before you ask, it's almost always me doing the cooking at home.
As a retired corporate hound, I've previously lived in Treviso, Beijing, Macao and Hong Kong the past 20 years, which involved alot of travel. In between, I survived cancer and had a baby, and a few surgeries too many. I am currently focused on raising my pet human and living fully in the present.
Editor's Pick
Gulao: Finding my Heritage and Belonging
I didn’t expect my recent article for CNA on going back to my ancestral home Gulao in Heshan, Guangdong to resonate with so many people. I am grateful for all
Lamma Island: Fu Kee Seafood
We have many friends living on Lamma Island and the pace of life is much slower, surrounded by nature and the beach. I definitely recommend visiting Lamma Island when you’re
Wing: Chinese Culinary Masterpiece Hong Kong
I’ve written about Wing before, and Chef Vicky is a dear friend. It’s our favourite Chinese restaurant and there’s always something new on the menu to try when we visit.
The Chairman: Pristine Cantonese Food Hong Kong
Tucked away in Central (previously Kau U Fong a charming little corner in a local neighbourhood), this one Michelin-starred restaurant, #19 on the World’s 50 Best restaurant list, and #2
Mora Hong Kong: A Soy-Led Michelin menu
I finally made a visit to one Michelin starred Mora in Hong Kong, a concept by one of Hong Kong’s top female chefs, Chef Vicky Lau. Mora is also awarded
CNA Luxury: Permanent Resident, Hong Kong’s Interiors Brick and Motar Store
Lucia and Cinda, two New Yorkers, successfully transformed their interior design business in Hong Kong into a thriving e-commerce and retail store. Their creative concept store has garnered attention, and they shared their motivations, inspirations, and entrepreneurial journeys in an interview for CNA Luxury with me, showcasing their remarkable success in the industry.
Travel
Hyatt Regency Danang: A Perfect Family Vacation
Family Fun Activities in Danang We came here for a week over Spring break and were so impressed with how kid-friendly it was. We stayed in the seaview room at
CNA Singapore: Don’t Miss These Hong Kong Cha Chaan Tengs
Cha Chaan Tengs are an intangible cultural heritage in Hong Kong and a unique facet of Hong Kong’s dining scene, serving affordable and filling meals for the masses complete with
White Lotus Paradise: Kid-Friendly Four Seasons Koh Samui
We can’t wait for the launch of White Lotus season 3 next week! Set in the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui , I got a tour of the shoot locations
France’s Loire Valley Is a Marvellous Playground For Kids
I’ve been travelling to the Loire Valley at least once a year (often times 2-3 times) for over 16 years now and in the last 4 years with a kid
Experience the Magic of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok: A Riverside Haven for Families
I can’t recommend the Four Seasons hotel Bangkok enough as a family friendly hotel – it’s excellent for families with young children! I am biased as I used to work
Destination Macao: Morning Calm Magazine
I contributed to Korean Air’s Morning Calm magazine for a food story on Macao. Many things have changed and also stayed the same since I left Macao nearly 8 years
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Food
CREATIVE: DIY & Writing
Sewing Projects: Make Your Own Shift Dress
With Covid, no travel, a new baby and all, it is difficult not to turn Chicken Scrawlings into a Mum blog, but I’m still trying and I have lots of
Travel: The Best Of Beijing
Beijing Dining Offers Stunning Views Of antiquity meets Mordernity I love going back to Beijing, it always feels like my second home. Having spent 5 years living there, and the
Where to eat in Hong Kong for Travel + Leisure SEA
I contributed to this month’s July 2019 Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia‘s Food Issue on where we eat in Hong Kong. It is by no means limited to this list,
Hakka Cuisine and The Famous vegan Thunder tea rice
My piece on Hakka cuisine in Singapore for SCMP. I only discovered Thunder tea rice (leicha) in recent years and absolutely love the vegan edition at Thunder Tree, Singapore. Hakka
Singapore FengShui: SCMP Discover The Ancient Art And Science of Geomancy
I’ve done many stories on Singapore over the years and it’s been a lovely experience looking at Singapore through a different lens after living abroad for over 20 years and
Travel + Leisure 12 Best of 2018 (Shanghai Hotels)
It’s been a while since I was back in Shanghai without rushing between meetings with little opportunity to re-discover the city. You may have read my Shanghai Escapades Story in the
MOTHERHOOD
3 Powerful Ways To Relax Your Mind When You Need It
[Collaborative partnership]. Mental health and self-care have been weighing on my mind as I adjust my current lifestyle in this new phase of life. I’ve been in this vicious cycle
Colour Palette Discovery In Seoul
The personal style colour palette or personal colour analysis, was all the rage a few years ago, especially in Korea, and I had this done last year when I visited
Break The Cycle: Top 10 Parenting Books I’ve Read
My parenting journey has been one of (mis)adventures. We were not planning on having children and given that it was medically not possible, I didn’t think I’d be sent down
Yuan Heng Spice Company: Hong Kong’s hidden Secret Spice Paradise
Over a century old, Yuan Heng Spice shop has been in operations through multi-generations since 1912. I love that they have kept up with the times – they are on
Bake Your Way to Festive Bliss with Nordicware’s Baking Pans
As the festive season approaches, up your game with some Nordicware pans with freshly baked goodies. In an attempt to reduce wastage with gingerbread houses, I bought a Nordicware gingerbread
Top 5 Shopping spots For Children Hong Kong: Last Minute Christmas Dash
There are so many shopping choices in Hong Kong and while I try my best to shop secondhand, sometimes, it calls for brand new gifts. We love Rebooked and Greenladies,