Angela Manners

Angela Manners loves finding an interesting story and talking to people about what they are passionate about. She is Australian but was born in Bangkok, grew up in Southeast Asia and then studied in America. Angela is passionate about coffee, food and everything that surrounds them.
  • T2 Chinese New Year

    T2 and Chinese New Year Tea Pairings

    What are your favourite dishes over the Chinese New Year? For me, Chinese New Year is a chance to reminisce about my childhood. Back then, I recall lots of red packets, visits to and from friends and family as well as copious amounts of treats! I was truly appreciative this...
  • Hello Chocolate

    Tasting Bean to Bar Chocolate from Pacari

    I like nothing more than a conversation that debates flavours. This may be why eating out and trying different food with other people is something I love! A highlight from my February explorations was the Pacari bean to bar chocolate from Hello Chocolate. I already had craft chocolate on my...
  • Grilled Tofu

    Grilled Tofu with Smoked Salt

    Many people complain that tofu has no flavour and in many cases, this is true. However, as a lover of tofu, there are many ways to prepare this wobbly slab so that it is tasty. Being married to The Vegetarian has taught me tricks such as pressing tofu under...
  • Spicing up Meatless Meals – Jalapeño and Zucchini Frittata

    A super easy meatless meal that packs a lot of punch in flavour is this Jalapeño and Zucchini Frittata. As you know, I live with The Vegetarian and finding something that he enjoys can be rather tedious at times. He doesn’t love eggy dishes but he did love this...
  • A Tale of Sickness, Health, Pili Nuts and Honey

    Terry Tong and I met over tea one afternoon and what transpired was a few hours that were both educational and enjoyable. Having contacted me in December, it was not until mid January when we got a chance to talk. By then I was already intrigued by his company...
  • Jaan

    Jaan and Sky High Delights

    If anyone ever offers to take you to Jaan for lunch, don’t hesitate. Just say yes. You may vocalise your loud cheers and fist pumps in the air later. I need not tell you that Jaan was awarded one Michelin Star in 2017. Nor do I need to say it...
  • Steak Salt

    Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse’s Steak Salt Recipe

    Hands up if you’re sick of reading yet another boring review of another restaurant… I know I am! And I’m the one writing them! Instead, I would like to share with you a recipe given to me by the team at Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse. In case you didn’t know, Bistecca has...
  • How to taste chocolate

    How to Taste Chocolate

    Bean to bar chocolate is beautiful and makers of chocolate are the best lovers (of chocolate, of course). Once you’ve discovered the taste of bean to bar chocolate, you will know why such a bar costs more than your usual mainstream supermarket brand. Bean to bar chocolate is an...
  • Vegan Cheese

    Vegan Cheese, an Option for Entertaining “Those People”

    How many times have you planned a dinner party and while agonising over your menu, you realise that someone in the group is vegetarian, vegan or on some sort of prohibitive diet. “Those people”, as you may call them! I am sure we are called “Those People” often because...