Mana Makan - The Feast Crusade Shameless Wish List

A is for Arums Paris

2006-04-07T18:31:00.000+08:00

Arums Paris
I am in serous lust with Nathalie Pasqua's candelabras and glass sculptures. Darn Macromedia - http://www.arumsparis.com/main/main.html - Collection 5. 2005 - 504 colour 4. Too gorgeous!

J is for Jacques Pepin's Complete Techniques

2006-04-02T02:10:00.000+08:00

Jacques Pepin's Complete Techniques
The guru's bible for us lowly mortals. I want ...

U is for Udon Noodle Bowls

2006-04-01T12:26:00.000+08:00

Udon Noodle Bowls

How cute are these?? And practical too.

R is for Ramekins, Roly Rocks Glasses ...

2006-03-25T07:56:00.000+08:00

Individual Soufflés & Heart Ramekins

How cute are these? Individual ramekins ... OK, so I am not too keen on the heart shape thingy as that is just way too cutsey for me but I like the miniature proportions.

Roly Rocks Glasses

I adore ... ADORE these glasses!

Royal Garden Bed Linen

My bed linen fetish was ignited by these ...

P is for Pig Baking Dish, Panini Grill Pan ...

2006-03-25T06:53:00.000+08:00

Pig Baking Dish
Awww, isn't that the sweetest thing?

Mario Batali Red Panini Grill Pan with Press

What's not to love about this???

Paella Pans

I love paella but seldom cook it because all the paella pans I have seen are huge. When you cook only for one and the one person eats for 1/2 a person, you really need baby-sized paella pans. I found this on a website and am hoping that I'd find the equivalent in Singapore. If not, someone be a dear and send me one?

Pasta Cutters & Tools from Cucina

For someone who so loves pasta, I've never tried to make any from scratch - except gnocchi. I think I am just intimidated by the process but I bet if I had some of the extremely cool tools from Cucina, I might be churning out some rather phenomenal pasta. Fingers crossed.

Porcelain plates from Leone Limentani - Herend

While I like simple things, I also have a side that adores the intricate patterns of the Herend line of TCA porcelain plates. I know it's old fashioned but I guess that just makes me an old fashioned girl then, eh?

Pineapple Sage

Being allergic to pineapple is really one of the biggest bane of my existence - especially in Asia! So many things either have pineapple or pineapple juice in them that I've become one of those annoying people who always question the waiting staff about the content in food. Sigh. Then I read about pineapple sage in epicurean.com and realised I might be able to enjoy the taste of pineapple without ending up in hospital!

Paradis Dishes

These are so cute - brilliant for a casual table setting. Like the eggs too. Wonder what they taste like ...

K is for KitchenAid, Kuttara, Kirby Shot ...

2006-03-25T05:40:00.000+08:00

KitchenAid® Blue-Steel Professional Pro 600 Stand Mixer
I love blue ... actually turquoise and lavendar are my favourite colours but somehow I like blue for my kitchen equipment. And I have been salivating over the KitchenAids for a long time. Since I was a wee girl. Sigh.

Kuttara Stoneware

I love this 4-piece set from Crate and Barrel. The molten lava centre on inky black is just the kind of dramatic backdrop I like.

Kirby Shot Glasses

Hic!

W is for Wild Australian Wattle Seeds

2006-03-09T21:39:00.000+08:00

Wild Australian Wattle Seeds
I have no clue what they look like but I've seen them appearing in some really cool recipes and I am curious as hell now. Have not seen it in the local supermarkets so if anyone wants to send me some to sample, I will be right chuffed!

Warming Tray
There is a fundamental problem in food blogging. While you are taking photos of your creations, they get cold. And sometimes reheating is not an option. I believe a warming tray may solve some of the problems, allowing me to blog and eat happily. Prove me wrong ... gimme a warming tray. Subtle, huh?

Wedgewood

Yes, I am delirious with day dreams but I've decided this blog is also to record all my droolicious wistfulness, so there! I adore the Jasper Conran Chinoiserie plate - but only in white. The green one is just too too much.

I know I am an oxymoron to like waver from the lushness of the Chinoiserie range to Conran's Platinum Fine Bone China range but that's just how I like things. This is very bling bling but still manages to be elegant - how I hope to be I guess.

Sometimes I surprise myself at how old fashioned I am. Just look at how I went all wide-eyed and making cooing noises at the sight of the Columbia Sage Green Fine Bone China!

M is for Moro & Miele Speed Oven ...

2006-03-09T13:20:00.000+08:00

More of the Moro
These books ... drool.

Miele Speed Oven

Since I am really wishful thinking, why not go the whole hog? In space constraint Singapore, the Miele Speed Oven is a wonderful thing to dream about.

Mini Cheesecake Pans

I adore tiny things so of course this appeals to me. Great for individual cheesecakes so there's no fighting!

Milkshaker from Cucina

My milkshake is better thans yours and ... Oh, sorry ... I love milkshakes and I think this milkshaker from Cucina is to die for.

The Mirabelle Cookbook

For some reason, since I've heard of this book, I've been mildly intrigued despite the tacky cover. Who hired the graphic designer???

Mortadellino di Campostosto

So they apparently are shaped like mules' testicles. I've never gotten that close to a mule nor do I want to but these are excellent!

Membrillo

I've always loved quince so this sounds amazing to me.

Mariposa

I love the Baubles Cerulean range. Sigh.

D is For Desserts

2006-03-09T13:02:00.000+08:00

Desserts by Pierre Herme
Simply droolicious. Sigh.

C is for CASH & Chocolate Dessert & ...

2006-03-09T12:39:00.000+08:00

CASH!!!
Need I explain???

Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Herme
You can send me the book or the actual desserts. Or both. I am not fussy.

Chez Panisse Cooking

So many people swear by this tome by two of the most well known chefs, Paul Bertolli & Alice Waters that I think I will enjoy it.

Cuisinart Smart Stick™ Stainless Steel Hand Blender & Chopper

I love the idea of the electric whisk!

Clio Martini Glasses

I've loved these glasses since I first spied them at the Regent Hotel. Absolutely fabulous!

Coffee Makers from Cucina

After J of Kuidaore introduced this shop, I have been slavishly lurking on their site. Can't read a word of Italian except for cucina (even I know what that means) but it sure makes me want to learn the language now!

Christofle Crystal

I love the Symphonie range of crystals. Such colours! Such lines!

Chianti Family Cookbook

I love Italian food and went through a phase in my early 20s when all I cooked was Italian for months! However, despite all that cooking, I still find that my knowledge and repertoire could improve vastly. From all accounts, this book should help.

Chocolate Obsession

You can tell I have a wee bit of a Chocolate Obsession, no?

Cognac Glasses

Apparently people with varifocaled lenses hate these type of glasses but I LOVE them. I also love Cognac. Is that a very ungirlie thing to like?

T is for Tetsuya & Thai Cooking School

2006-03-09T11:52:00.000+08:00

Tetusya
Yeah, someone bring me there for dinner, please! OK, the book will do me too.

Thai Cooking School

Will someone sponsor me there for a course? I promise to cook every recipe I learn there for you!

N is for Nobu: The Cookbook & New Making of a Cook ...

2006-03-09T08:30:00.000+08:00

Nars Eye Brightener

To disguise those pander eyes, I need this. For the sake of your own sight, get me this. Colour: Ginger. LOL.

Nobu: The Cookbook

Miso Cod. Need I say more? OK ... food porn. 'Nuff said.

The New Making of a Cook : The Art, Techniques, And Science Of Good Cooking
An incredibly boring title for a great book. Why do editors never get it?

F is for the French Laundry & Fish Measuring Spoons ...

2006-03-09T08:00:00.000+08:00

The French Laundry

Someone take me there for dinner, please! Failing that, please buy me the book.

Fish Measuring Spoons

Sometimes I am such a girl. It's not as if I do not have at least 3 different measuring spoons sets already but these are just too adorable. All my girlies instincts just went "awwwww".

Food Saver

Practical yet high-brow. Practical because I always eat so little I have lots of leftovers. High brow because I can then try sous vide!

Foie Gras, I Love You!

What can I say when I am in tears just looking at this picture?

Florentine Blue Bed Linen

What can I say? I'm a hedonistic fool who just loves her bed linens. Maybe it's because I spent so much time in it. Scrub your pervie minds ... I meant my Queen sized haven is like a day bed where I work, read, watch telly and even eat in it. Bed linens are my weakness ... see me melt in the face of gorgeous bedlinen ...

I is for In the Sweet Kitchen, Ice Cream Maker & ...

2006-03-09T02:53:00.000+08:00

Ice Cream Ball

How cool is this ice cream maker??? It's a ball! Just chuck your cream and ice in it and go out and play with it and voila! Ice cream! Talk about playing with your food ... I LOVE IT!!!! With every exclamation point of my being!

Ice Cream Maker
I never hankered for one before as I used to make ice cream the very very old fashioned way involving a lot of elbow grease and time. Until I ate this amazing basil ice cream and wanted so badly to make loads of it so I can share it with everyone and anyone. Now, I hanker for an ice cream maker.

In the Sweet Kitchen: The Definitive Baker's Companion

Just the cover picture alone is enough to send me into a tailspin of unbridled lust.

Isabella Cushions

I love my bed linen and I adore lots of pillows on my bed ... so much so sometimes you would not even know I am there under all the pillows! The turquoise (what else?) pillow is just too cool.

E is for El Bulli & the Espresso Machine

2006-03-09T02:32:00.000+08:00

El Bulli: 1998 - 2002

I am totally fascinated by Ferran Adria and his compatriots' completely revolutionary ideas. I really wish I understood more and had the skill and courage to even try to recreate one of the recipes. If you buy me this book, I may ... *pretty sneaky how I did that, eh?*

Otherwise, anyone who wants to bring me to El Bulli to experience this first hand can also apply here. LOL.

Espresso Machine

Since this is a wishful thinking list, hey, I'm adding in this fantastic espresso machine into the mix. The artist in me just lurves the curves of this stylish baby.

H is for How to be a Domestic Goddess

2006-03-09T01:14:00.000+08:00

How to be a Domestic Goddess

I am just bloody curious about the recipes. Those who have the American version curse and swear that it is crap while the ones with the British version gloat about how easy and great the recipes are. Is Nigella Lawson a secret Yank-hater?

Would like to read the book just to judge for myself.

L is For Larousse Gastronomique & Les Halles

2006-03-09T00:45:00.000+08:00

Larousse Gastronomique
No explanation required for this classic tome.

Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook

The man reminds me of my father. Despite that, I loved his books and I've only heard good things about the book.

Le Creuset

Anything by Le Creuset I would love! But these are too fabulous indeed!

Santa Lucia!

I have a real weakness for bed linens. I've been known to starve myself just in order to purchase the perfect bed linen. So is it any wonder why the Lucia Limited Edition bed linen from Frette made me weak in the knees?

S is for Small Batch Baking & Starters & ...

2006-03-08T23:49:00.000+08:00

Small Batch Baking
This sounds like me. Small. Now, if only I had a proper oven instead of the mysterious contraption my landlord keeps trying to convince me is an oven. Well, to be fair I've managed to bake in it to the surprise of everyone. But this book really sounds like me. Small, small portions ... And Joe from Culinary in the Desert seems to have such success with the recipes from this book that it inspired me to want this book too.

Shane Osborne's Starters

A book all about starters and how you can turn these into main dishes? Did this guy write this just with me in mind? Yes, it's all about me ...

Simply Sensational Desserts

Need I say more?

Stove Top Smoker

I'm fascinated by smoked stuff. Including shishas but that's another story.

Silicone Strainer

I think this is a fabulous idea. Especially with my constant need for space. Brilliant!

Saba It to Me

Sorry for the corniness but I just could not resist ...

SmartPot Programmeable Slow Cooker

I already have a crock pot but it's massively deep which is sometimes impractical when you cook for one. This one is programmeable ... ooohhh of awe ... and it's a little more shallow which means a more even cooking I think and also less wastage. Look into my eyes. You. Want. To. Send. Me. One.

Sachi Black Bean and Poppy Rugs

I love the Black Bean rug. But of course, since it's in my favourite colour of turquoise! But I found myself surprised I liked the poppy one too since I am not a fan of red. Another thing for me to wallow in!

Sculpture Charcoal Grill

I would have no place to put this and cleaning it must be hell but the artist in me just love the shape and concept of this grill! Apparently Yeltsin has one in his home - the thought I share the same taste as him is actually very disturbing.

B is for Benefit Benetint & Bouchon & Bittersweet ...

2006-03-08T19:47:00.000+08:00

Benefit Benetint
My all-time favourite cosmetic aid which I adore with every atom of my bare face! Unfortunately, it's not something that is sold in Singapore so I usually have to beg visiting friends to get me a bottle. Last bottle was smashed into a million pieces (along with my shattered heart and nerves) in a horrible accident.

The ultimate insult is that they don't even deliver it to Singapore.

Damn you, Benefit! Damn you for luring me to your rosy embrace and then denying me!

For the sake of your innocent eyes, please send me a bottle!

Bouchon by Thomas Keller

I harbour a strong secret lust for this book. Honestly, just the cover is enough to turn me into a dribbling idiot.

Bittersweet

Aaaaahhhh, my all time favourite chocolate! Bittersweet ... watch me drool. How can I not love this book???!!!

Breville Indoor Grill

Not having a garden sucks! It means no grilling which is a pity as I love a good barbeque. I like the look of this indoor grill - not that I have that much space in my kitchen but it seems like a very well made indoor grill. But then again, what do I know since I've never tried it. But if anyone wants to send one over for me to try ... LOL.

Bonjour Wine Cube

I love wines but firstly, they are ridiculously overpriced in Singapore and the weather is shite for maintaining wines properly. I either have to drink the lot very quickly or refrigerate them - not the best option with my super-cold fridge. I saw this and thought what a fabulous and cute idea! It's a little chunky and ugly looking - I wonder if they have this in turquoise or lavendar to go with my bedroom decor?

Bundt Pans

I like things small so I would usually eschew bundts but this bundtlette pans with roses just appeal to me!

Blowtorch

I know. The idea of me with a blowtorch should frighten many people. But surprisingly, I've always been very careful and lucky with fire ... *Grin*.

Buddha Bowl

Ommm indeed - I love this bowl for it's funky shape.

Bangle Stand

I have to find ways of storing my costume jewelry for performances, and that is a huge challenge. I saw this bangle stand recently and thought it is a great idea. Best of all, it's a little decorative too.

Black Truffle Honey

Oh the possibilities!

I'm a Shameless Hussy

2006-03-08T18:55:00.000+08:00

Yes I am. I took inspiration from Adam of Amateur Gourmet who had sneakily inserted a "Buy Me Things" section into his blog. I thought that was hilarious and highly ingenious. So, in the spirit of capitalism and shameless sponging, I decided I would put in a section of wishful thinking here.

Honestly, if anyone even reads this and sends me stuff I shall fall off my chair. After which I would have to include "chiropractor" in the wishlist.

Er ... if anyone would really (fingers, eyes and legs crossed) like to send me stuff from my wish list, please email me. Scary emails will not be responded to.

Stephanie