Hi there!

Welcome to libertine eats, a blog of obsession and addiction. Food is my vice. A somewhat unhealthy vice (somewhat – who am I kidding), I’m gladly sacrificing my body, for the purposes of research.

There are some recurrent themes in this blog: food, eating and gluttony. Far and away, the best part is finding the hidden gems. I love unpretentious, authentic dining – where people and food hurtle into each other and the result is a damned good time.

Food is a common thread that runs through everyone. The experiences, opinions and memories of a meal can be fond or bittersweet. I love the fact with a mere flick of a wrist, a dish can be the distillation of a cook’s palate, and with that, their personality. It sounds rather nostalgic, but it’s the nuances of food for which I have an all consuming passion for. With some time and grace, I hope to share this passion with you.

So come join me, and I hope you will find places that will arouse your curiosity, perhaps a recipe to pique your interest or food porn to turn your diet on.

I am up game for freelance writing projects and would love to expand my portfolio (so far, I have contributed to Feast, a national food magazine by SBS). If you like what you see and want to discuss a project, or just want to say hi, drop me a comment below, email me or use the contact form.

I hope you enjoy the blog – happy eating!

x
Mei

 

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A bit about me.

 

 

Occupation: Full time glutton. Freelance food writer. Engineer.
Favourite eats: Dumplings. Churros! Of course, Mum’s home cooking.
Favourite eatery: Must Wine Bar
Dislikes: Mint (can’t stand the stuff). Very salty food. Worst of all, dieting.

 

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Ever wondered about those kooky randoms in my photos? They are my nearest and dearest; the ones who put up with the photo taking, raving, criticisms and are willing to try strange, new places. (Thanks guys!)

K

 

Occupation: The ever-tolerant, but fussy boyfriend (sometimes, he’s even an engineer.)
Favourite eats: Pistachio nuts. Lobster.
Favourite eatery: Vue Du Monde (Melbourne). Maison de la Truffe (Paris).
Dislikes: Fast food. Dirty restaurants.

 

J

 

Occupation: Best friend and high tea mistress.
Favourite eats: Chocolate
Favourite eatery: Must Wine Bar (she has good taste)
Dislikes: Sushi!

 

C

 

Occupation: Evil sister. Francophile. Wannabe globetrotter.
Favourite eat: KFC. 
Favourite eatery: Ippudo Ramen (New York)
Dislikes: Over caramelised food (quote "brown food").

Let’s not forget L, my brother-in-law, who also likes to eat:

 

 

Mum

 

Occupation: The critic.
Favourite eat: Korean. If it were a food, definitely COFFEE.
Favourite restaurant: Took Be Gi. Chez Jean Claude. New Norcia Bakery Cafe.
Dislikes: Calories. Just kidding! She hates places with questionable hygiene.

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