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About
“Master Chef I am not, but I like to cook a lot.”
Hi, I’m wiffy the Noob Cook. I’m from the sunny city of Singapore.
Welcome to my food blog! I enjoy cooking even though I don’t think I’m very good at it. Being a noob* at cooking doesn’t, however, deter me from entering the kitchen and trying to whip up a storm. In this blog, I feature recipes of the successful dishes I’ve made. Hopefully, my bravery in entering the kitchen and showcasing the recipes will be an inspiration to other noobs out there.
* In case you are wondering what noob means, here are some of the applicable definitions at urban dictionary:
- someone who is new to a game, or website, online game, or something …
- noob is derived from the word ‘new’, it implies that you are inexperienced …
- Someone that completely and utterly sucks at what they are doing. This can range from cooking food, to playing Halo or other games…
You can find me on facebook, twitter, flickr & food gawker.
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By the way, I love your emoticons :)
hi there..i am a fan of food blog website..so happened i came across ur website, and browsed through ur works..i love all ur designs shown here..so attractive n captivating..n ur hamsters r cute..reminds me of my ‘Hamtaro’ collections..hehe
i have my hamtaro collections too. :D
Hi, I came across yr site when I am browsing for simple recipes to try at home. Like all beginners, I always end up creating a mess in the kitchen. Also I hate the washing and cleaning after my attempts. Thanks for sharing yr recipes with noobs like myself. Cant wait to try out some of the recipes……
Thanks for visiting my blog, juhuacha. I hope you like the recipes when you try them :)
Hi Wiffy! I spotted the link to your food blog on HH, and I am VERY impressed with your recipes! The photography is stunning too…very artistic. I only regret I can’t reach through to screen and taste your yummy creations!
Thanks Ospray … you are too kind :)
hey Wiffy…
I think u’re not only a food blogger. U can also be a photographer and part time interior designer or something! seriously! everything looks good! hahahaha! :)
Thanks for your kind words, YY, you flatter me :)
hey Wiffy,
seems like all the good recipe sites i find these days are written by singaporeans! great job, this site will definitely improve my dinner selection for months to come..
Thanks for your kind words! :-)
Hi Wiffy,
My name is Runy..and I think I also a noob like you. I’m a young housewife and always try a new recipes..and i found your blog and guess what…i fell in love with the recipes you have here. I think you are a great cook and definetly give us inspiration to try new recipes…OMG i just love it! ^^
Hi Runy, thanks for your encouragement, you are too kind!
I’m glad I found your blog! because I am also a cooking “noob” as well! and I also have my own “noob” cooking blog as well!
Its nice to find others who are new to cooking!
My story is that my parents used to do all the cooking but now that they have passed away I am finding that it is even fun and relaxing learning to cook! Since I am a noob at it I still have a lot to learn but I am having fun with it.
I have also come to find that since I’m getting older I have to learn how to make more healthy recipies and eat more healthier meals – so I’m learning that also!
So glad to meet you!
I finally found a good helpful site for newbies like me… ^_^ very nicely done and nice pictures…keep it up….mind if i put u in my link website? eheheh..
I Love it
People have been cooking for me all my life…it’s time for a change and I think this blog is juz what I need!
Gonna do the sausage baked rice for starters.
I’m a real NOOB so wish me luck!
good luck! Let me know your feedback about the baked rice ;)
Hi Wiffy
Thanks for sharing your recipes so generously. I came across your website by chance. I tried the coca cola chicken wings and my whole family, especially my two children simply love them. Thanks so much. Will try the grill miso salmon next when I buy my grill pan.
Hi Mee Foong, thanks, hope you like the grilled miso salmon when you try it out :-)
Hi! I love ur blog! great for someone like me, idiot to cooking :roll: , but would like to learn some simple dishes for my family. :-)
u shld publish a bk! i sure support, provided not ex lah. :p
keep up the gd work!
Hi Alicia, thanks for your kind words of encouragement, I really appreciate it :)
Wiffy dear, my not only noob but also fob into the kitchen arena. Thanks for making traditional S’porean everyday fare something so easy. None of that food science fancy smancy. So thank you very much!
Thank you very much Pink :)
Heyo! Who says you are not good at cooking? I think you are great! Awesome site you have! Very inspiring! :D
Thanks for your kind words. Love the baked goods and photography at your site, you’re very talented :)
Hi~ I wish to knw where can I find the cooking note u have stated in some of the recipes.
Hi Scrumpy, I’m not really sure what you meant. The cooking notes are recipe-specific. I did not compile them on a new page.
Hi Wiffy
I’m a newbie at cooking am experimenting with easy to follow recipes to cook of late. Glad to have come across your website. Keep up your good job!
:) Happy cooking
Thanks Kerng Cheng :)
Wiffy I’ve just discovered your blog and it’s very attractive, filled with light and emotion! I’m subscribing :))
Thanks Alina! Just saw your blog and I like it :)
Thank for your noobish recipes… they really help a noob like me… I wonder where you get your definition of a noob from?
Hi Leo, I got the definition from Urban Dictionary
hellooo…=> Hmmm can u post a recipe of chocolate chip cookie pls…=)
hi ChocoBoi, I’ve not made choc chip cookies before so I don’t have a recipe to post. I’ll post it if I ever try and succeed.
Hi Wiffy,
I am from Penang and I came across your blog while looking for a recipe for molten chocolate cake. Yours look soo delicious! Coincidentally I am also a noob cook who just started recently! However, your food looks delicious and your photos are amazing. Nothing noob about them. Great blog!! Cheers~
Thanks for your kind words Jean. Enjoy cooking!
HELLO! i came across your site and i was quite inspired by it because i’m still on the process of well, learning t be a cook. Only succeeded in cheesecakes, ice cream sorbets and yogurt ice cream haha! i would like t ask, i’ve a solidified tube form of cheese how do i use it for lasagna and/or pita pizzas or macaroni cheese? pls mail me thanks! :)
hey! i’m a total noob and completely hopeless in the kitchen
So this is a great relief. Thanks for the step by step guides.
Hate it when recipes are too complicated, and when they don’t explain the simple stuff because they seem like common cooking sense (of which i have none).
Like how I only recently what shallots are.
Yes I am that hopeless.
Keep up the great work! :)
hi lmy, thanks for your kind words of encouragement. Glad that my step-by-step guides come in handy, will do more of them whenever I can. Happy cooking :)
Hi Wiffy, juz came across your site when I was googling on some “how to do” recipes :) Great & awesome site!! Thanks for the easy to understand recipes.. You make me wanna cook during the weekends!
hi baobei, thanks for your kind words. Have fun cooking and feel free to give me your feedback when you try the recipes :)
Yay a singaporean’s cook web! :D it makes it easier for me also a singaporean to try your dishes because the ingredients would be easier to get! Thankyou! (;
Thanks Jacques :)
Hi Wiffy!
We are friends on the “We” games, I’m sby258. I saw your blog on your status and it intrigued me…for one, it’s interesting to know people out of the games-for two, I am a food fanatic and I like reading blogs :) I’m excited to try some of your recipes!
hey!!! a friend from the “We” family here, how cool is that! Thanks for your visit, I’ve just ordered from your kingdom :)
I understand proportion differs with taste sometimes… But but, i’d really love it if you could include the serving pax on every recipe? I’ll do the ratio and proportion calculations myself.. Lol.. I’m really bad at gauging.. Thank you wiffy… I assume the nick derives from wife which does all the heavy, lifting when it comes to cooking… Lol…
Hi One, sorry for my late reply. My recipes do include the serving pax at the ingredients section. And nope, my nickname does not derive from the word “wife”;)
Sweet blog! :D
I especially like your simple but heavenly molten chocolate cake recipe.
However, I find some strange. There is a long list of food blogs similar to yours (not the same recipes but same style of presentation). I still don’t get why they do it for. Do they at least get some renumeration?
Or is it out of the joy of cooking?
I’m a teen starting to cook on my own as my parents dare not dabble in culinary magic.
I would say most of us do it for the joy of cooking. Have fun cooking!
HI I just chanced upon your blog and am really excited to start trying out the recipes! I’ve always wanted to learn how to cook proper dishes but most of the things that books teach seem to be too difficult ): hope this works out well!
good luck to you sindy, happy cooking :)
Loved your blog… thou’ have not tried any of the recipes yet.. :p
But gonna try to make the chrysanthemum jelly for cny.. btw, where can i buy dried osmanthus flowers in singapore?
hi clar, you can find them at Fu Hua Medical Hall. I not sure if all outlets have it, but I’ve seen them in many outlets, they started bringing them in not too long ago :)
Hi – I just stumbled upon your blog and I LOVE it! It’s so hard to find English cookbooks for Authentic Chinese Food… and your recipes are so easy to follow! Also, your photos are very professional… do you do photography or must I say, “food-tography” professionally? Maybe you could start a photo blog too? ;) hehee. If you ever do, please let me know!
What a coincidence, I just started a photo blog for my favourite things… it’s at http://www.tellatoystory.com Thanks for your kind words! :)
I’m a Malaysian student studying in the UK..
I wanted to learn how to cook my own porridge..
Happen to bump into your website..
Good tips and steps =D
Goodluck in your cooking career xD
Hello! I’m from Singapore too but am currently living in London. Just to tell you that your recipes have pretty much been my lifeline to home cooked asian dishes. Thanks a lot and awesome site you have here! :)
Hi Wiffy, I’m so glad to have found your website! I’m a Singaporean living in the UK and I definitely miss the variety of food we have in Singapore. I can find similar sorts of food here but the taste just isn’t the same. Thrilled to find recipes of Singapore food on this site. I’m going to whip up Singapore dishes for myself! =)
I love your recipes and your photos!! Great food blog.
HELLO!
Boy, im sure glad i did chance upon yr site – it’s an awesome haven of yummy recipes! im so intrigue to whip up some of them for the hub ;) Great pictures too! Thanks for this lovely collection and keep them coming.
P/S: I just had to share a link to yr site. hope u dont mind :)
Thanks for your kind words and the link love :)
Hi everyone, I have read all your kind comments, thanks so much and I really appreciate your encouragement :)
I’m so glad i found this site =) I enjoy cooking and taking photos of food too! I think you’re really good though, no way a noob :P
Thanks Steph :)
Your website is very well done and smooth to digest.
Nice recipe and photos.
Great work
Thanks :)
Hi Wiffy. you tried diam chocolate cake from Ikea? It’s heaven! Was wondering do you have any reliable receipe for that? Thanks!
hi sorry, I have not tried the cake from Ikea before :p
I really love your easy-to-cook recipes! It is so amazing especially for me who’s currently in Perth studying. By any chance do you have any nice recipes for deep-fried chicken wings?
I don’t have any recipe for deep fried chicken wings now, hope to try it out in the future :)
Hello, I came across your blog while browsing through another blog. I am glad I clicked on your link! You’re site is clean and simple. You’re photography is amazing. I wish I can take photos like you. And of course, you’re recipes look delicious. If you’re a noob, then I must be a super super super super noob. =) I look forward to seeing future posts!
Hi Penny, I’m so touched. Thanks so much for your encouragement :)
The Costco of We Rule: sempai007 says “Hello”!!! How long shall we bounce back and forth on the leader board? Kinda fun isn’t it?
Micheal
Oh my, it’s sempai007! hello! how nice to have a We Rule friend visit :D yes, i noticed we are always so close at the leaderboard … some friendly competition def. makes the game more exciting …though actually I’ve stopped looking at the rankings for the past 2 months coz I was slacking in my gameplay & I didn’t want to see how far I had dropped hehe :p Happy ruling & thx for delivering the gladiator’s arena for my goal a few days ago ^^
Hi ‘wiffy’
Like you, I am a noob in the kitchen too although I’ve been cooking for many many years – just for the family :) I love to experiment with new recipes too.
I have to say that you have a very interesting blog. Keep up the good work!
Oh no, you are certainly no noob in the kitchen. Loved your blog and especially your photos.
Thanks for sharing your recipes ! You are great !
Loving your webpage and THE FACT THAT YOU’RE ALSO FROM SINGAPORE, is also super great because, then I know I can easily fiond all your ingredients! :)
thanks so much for your recipes.. been trying to learn to do more simple chinese home cooking and your page is such a great start! Thanks!
Hi wiffy!!! Tks for startin tis blog!!! I’m practically hooked to ur blog and will do my daily “check-in” here to get inspirations to cook!!! Jia you and looking forward to see u whip more dishes!!!! Cheers!!!!
Hi Wiffy! I L-O-V-E your blog and follow it all the time. I’ve had many successes cooking and all thanks to your recipes. When I watch ratatouille movie, and the tagline ‘Anyone can cook’, I always thought about your blog!
Btw, just a thought, have you ever considered making an iphone apps for your recipe? Im sure people would benefit from that.
Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
GOD bless you!
Hi Jen, thanks for your encouragement, ratatouille is one of my fave movies too :) You are not the first person who asked me about making an iphone app. I will look into it. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
I love ur recipes. May I know where can I get those bake wares like the porcelain baking dishes u used for bake rice and bake tofu?
Hi SaSa, thanks! I live in Singapore, and most of the oven-safe dishes are bought from Daiso Singapore, at S$2 each, a steal! Some other bakeware are gifts from friends and random collection.
Hi Wiffy! Just dropping by to say that your blog is the best discovery of the month! I had some scallops which were thawing in the fridge and I had some tang hoon which I desperately needed to use so I googled these 2 ingredients and chanced upon your recipe. The end-product was absolutely delish. THANK YOU!
Hi Wiffy
Like you, I’m not a professional but love to cook as a hobby. I find it rather relaxing, actually! As a Singaporean living in Norway I am most happy to stumble upon your blog and have since passed on the word to other locals living here. Your recipes are most useful ie. if we could find all the necessary ingredients here! Plus the colourful pictures really help whip up an appetite for local foods. Thanks for the good work. Interesting stuff. Keep it up!
Thank you wiffy, I love your website and recipe ideas! Do keep the great recipes coming!
Hi,
I am so inspired by your dishes. I don’t know how to cook and so afraid of the kitchen. But I want to learn how to do it, I think your blog will help me a lot. Please post more recipes as I want to charm my husband by cooking hehehe. By the way can you post steam recipes?
thank you.
Just wanted to thank you so much for this website!! These recipes have inspired me to take up cooking for the first time! Especially for an overseas Singaporean like me, it’s heartwarming to be able to find such recipes that I could easily reproduce.
Hi I would like to know how to ake kuei tu tu.
pls send me the recipes.
Thanks
Hi I would like to know how to make kuei tu tu.
pls send me the recipes.
Thanks