Bloggers’ Makan Session: He Cooked, We Snapped, Ate & Loved It!

Bloggers Makan Session

It was quite sometime ago when Jacob from Cook.Snap.Eat.Love tweeted if anyone of us would be keen on a makan session at his place. I follow Jacob’s blog very closely and have always marvelled at his culinary skills! I was very sure that he wanted to whip up something in his kitchen and indeed, he had that plan in mind. Jacob grows his own microgreens as seen in the above photo and used some to garnish the soup we had for dinner! Interesting, isn’t it? 🙂

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Since misterchewy and I were the earliest (we reached on the dot while the rest were late!) we sneaked into Jacob’s kitchen and caught him when he was cooking the duck confit. In fact, he started preparations the week before! Don’t ask me how he did it but he did it. Oops sorry a bit of a spoiler there! Jacob’s girlfriend, Chloe, made these pretty Ispahan dessert for us! 😀 😀 😀

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            Entr̩e РCream of Mushroom Soup

First on the three course menu was Cream of Mushroom Soup. All of us oohed and ahhed over it, no kidding! What a superb starter it was! Jacob used a great variety of mushrooms but I can’t remember how many different types went in there. Portobello mushrooms, blue oyster mushrooms, button mushrooms and shitake were some! The texture of the soup was like that of puree – thick, creamy and chunky. I enjoyed every bit of it and it was a delight to not only be able to drink but ‘eat’ my soup at the same time!

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            Main Course – Duck Confit

Cooking duck confit is a major project and it’s seriously an uphill task that not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can handle. Jacob got worried when all of us became quiet but that’s because we were too engrossed in eating! The skin of the duck was crispy and the meat was quite fork tender. I would consider Jacob’s version of duck confit to be somewhat leaner than those that I have tried.

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          Dessert – Ispahan

Hardcore dessert and pastry lovers would know who Pierre Hermé is. The Ispahan is one of his signature creations, and it’s really delicate and exquisite. In shades of soft pink and red, complete with raspberries and a rose petal on top, this pastry is too dainty to be eaten. Crisp chewy macarons sandwiching a layer of raspberries on smooth rose buttercream, with a lychee in the center constitute the Ispahan. Chloe sure has potential! She was also thoughtful enough to make her Ispahan less sweet to suit Singaporean tastebuds.

Group Photo
Photo credit: Jacob

It was another awesome gathering with the bloggers. Fantastic food and lovely company I would say! 🙂 Oh did I mention that misterchewy and I had another dinner to celebrate my grandpa’s birthday right after this? Hehe 😛

11 thoughts on “Bloggers’ Makan Session: He Cooked, We Snapped, Ate & Loved It!

  1. Hi Charlene!
    Fabulous! A Foodie’s gathering! =] Would you be interested in tasting/reviewing/experiencing a new food (seafood) in town? It will be fresh and flown in especially for the tasting. An email with more details will be sent on Monday.

    Hope to see you!

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