Hello everyone!
I’m fatboo! This blog began as a whimsical exercise in writing, using food as a central focus. Over time, it got quite fun and, I admit, a little obsessive. You could say I became an ‘accidental foodie’.
I’m a first generation migrant from Singapore, in my thirties, moved to Melbourne in the hopes of settling down here for a better lifestyle. I don’t have family here and I think Melbourne can be quite a lonely city. So writing the food adventures I’ve had with friends helps keep good memories and a sense of kinship closer to my heart.
I don’t profess to be an expert with food and I remain quite a Singaporean boy at heart, so my taste preferences do have an Asian bias. But I try to keep an open and inquisitive mind.
I love how food brings people together. I believe there is a story behind every meal and that’s what I look for when writing my blog entries.
I’ll say it upfront now that these write-ups are just my personal feelings towards an establishment’s service, food and ambience at the time of visit. They are not meant to be seen as comprehensive or expert critiques. All my meals are fully paid for. In the event that I was invited and the meal was free, it will be fully disclosed at the start of that entry.
I do have one pet peeve though, and that’s bad service. If a restaurant of good repute gives questionable service, I won’t be afraid of voicing my thoughts publicly, on twitter and in this blog.
The easiest way to get updates from me is by providing your eMail address in the “Follow” box on the top right or at the bottom of this page. Once subscribed, you will receive new posts right in your inbox within 30 seconds of me publishing it (typos & all)! Your eMail address will be kept confidential.
On a final note, I love feedback and comments! Teach me something, share something with me… and remember, it is okay to disagree!
Now, please join my Melbourne-based food journey and let’s get fat together!
eMail: findme@fatboo.com
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Very good preface to your food website. It certainly whets the appetite of viewers!
Congrats!
Thank you. :)
I just discovered your blog and am so glad I did! : )
I’m glad you like it. Thanks, Claire. :)
Love your blog
Thank you :)
hey fatboo(your nickname doesnt do you much justice :)) i really enjoy your writings and as a foodie myself- i applaud you for a well done web establishment! thanks for sharing your personal and food journey with us.
Thanks Joyce for your kind words. Hope you will stay on & keep reading!
Hello fellow Singaporean in Melbourne! Stumbled across your blog while trying to show someone what a Singaporean would do with a lot of sweet potato (sweet potato and ginger soup) and I’ve spent lunch enjoying your posts.
Hello Michelle, it is lovely hearing feedback like yours. Hope you keep reading for some time to come! :)
i think ur an amazing cook, thank you very much for sharing yr precious time n also for the recipes. im compiling my cook book now they are recipes from my childhood n travels. i have stayed in a couple of cities in asia……… anyway im from singapore n of mix heritage, my mom is thai chinese and dad northern indian.
aweesoome reviews! amazinng and absolutely gorgeous pictures! thank you very, very much for your posts! please keep them coming!! thnkyouu!!
You are welcome. Thank you for your support. :)
Just found your blog on Gram magazine. I’m so glad! I will be visiting Melbourne soon and will definitely check out your site for recommendations on places to visit.
Thanks for your support, Melanie! I hope you’ll enjoy reading my posts. :)
Its a lucky morning as I chanced upon your pineapple tart recipe!! A Singaporean looking for pineapple tart recipe and found it in Melbourne… How weird is that? Cos my sister lives there now and I’m sure she’ll appreciate your blog too! I’m longing to visit again and can’t wait to check out the establishments you’ve intro’d.
Thanks for making my Monday blue’s disappear!!! I’m sure my tarts will come out great!
tata
Nique
Sincere thanks for your kind words, Nique. Appreciate it, and I hope you will find the recipe useful. :)
I am glad to find our blog when desperately looking for help.i just did my first and a big batch of achar which I had intended to give as CNY gifts. I guess I use too little oil when frying the rempah and it got burnt. It is brown instead of reddish and taste very slightly bitter. I had air dried the vegetables so they do not give out much liquid. the achar is very dry. Is there any way to salvage my achar? Is it still possible to improve the taste and color of the achar? Your advice will be appreciated.
I have not made achar yet, so can’t help you on this. Sorry!
I must NOT visit your blog when I am hungry…epic no-no.
It ALL looks so good!!!!
Thanks for sharing <3
Haha, thanks for your feedback. I have the same problems with other good blogs. Makes me hungry!!