About

by wiffy
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About

Hi, I’m wiffy the Noob Cook. I’m from the sunny city of Singapore.

Welcome to my food blog! I’m a girl who likes to cook 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 =D

* 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 foodbuzz, tastespotting, food gawker, photogazing, facebook, flickr & twitter.

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5 minutes fame
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- Lemon barley drink featured in thekitchn’s Delicious Links for 08.08.08

Root Source Challenge Featured Recipe Badge
- Pumpkin Chawanmushi selected as featured recipe for Cookthink’s Root Source Challenge #38 (Pumpkin).

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- R Burger food review mentioned at Serious Eats’ A Hamburger Today column.

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- Pineapple Tarts featured in thekitchn’s Oranges and Dumplings: 10 Recipes for Chinese New Year.

{ 2 trackbacks }

Kailan with Shredded Scallops | Delicious Asian Food: June 22, 2009 at 10:25 pm
How to Melt Chocolate Using a Microwave Oven (Step by Step Photos) | NoobCook.com: January 14, 2010 at 7:48 pm

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1 Coffee and Vanilla May 4, 2008 at 7:12 am

By the way, I love your emoticons

2 meganlee June 24, 2008 at 10:50 am

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

3 Daisy J December 4, 2009 at 7:56 pm: i have my hamtaro collections too.

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4 wiffy June 25, 2008 at 12:12 pm

Hi meganlee, thank you so much for your encouraging words

5 juhuacha August 5, 2008 at 10:57 pm

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……

6 wiffy August 5, 2008 at 11:21 pm

Thanks for visiting my blog, juhuacha. I hope you like the recipes when you try them

7 Ospray November 15, 2008 at 12:54 pm

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!

8 wiffy November 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm

Thanks Ospray … you are too kind ^o^

9 YY January 7, 2009 at 10:44 pm

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!

10 wiffy January 9, 2009 at 11:59 am

Thanks for your kind words, YY, you flatter me

11 AL February 27, 2009 at 3:49 am

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..

12 wiffy July 15, 2009 at 4:59 pm: Thanks for your kind words!

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13 Runy July 15, 2009 at 6:32 am

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! ^^

14 wiffy July 15, 2009 at 4:59 pm: Hi Runy, thanks for your encouragement, you are too kind

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15 Martin July 28, 2009 at 8:08 am

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!

16 amanda July 31, 2009 at 4:56 pm

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..

17 Surasak September 16, 2009 at 1:53 am

I Love it

18 jan September 20, 2009 at 11:28 pm

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!

19 wiffy September 21, 2009 at 8:09 am: good luck! Let me know your feedback about the baked rice

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20 Ang Mee Foong January 20, 2010 at 2:15 pm

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.

21 wiffy January 20, 2010 at 2:50 pm: Hi Mee Foong, hehe, I don’t have a coca cola chix wings recipe on my blog, I think you got that from another site. thanks for your kind words nevertheless, hope you like the grilled miso salmon when you try it out

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22 Alicia January 21, 2010 at 3:33 pm

Hi! I love ur blog! great for someone like me, idiot to cooking , 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!

23 wiffy January 21, 2010 at 6:48 pm: Hi Alicia, thanks for your kind words of encouragement, I really appreciate it

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24 Pinkeuphoria February 3, 2010 at 3:06 pm

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!