As a food writer, it's my job to know each and every cuisine on this planet as well as I can. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
The idea of eating one kind of food day in and day out, for some, is sometimes the only option. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
I have a confession to make: my name is Melissa Leong and I am a former food blogger. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
A restaurant open for less than a month is many things, but an institution it most definitely isn't. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
In Australia, Chinese food culture has imparted flavour, dimension and excitement to the way we eat. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
If it's a competition for which country has the best street food culture, you could do worse than back Thailand. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
To be fair, restaurant culture has always been about bragging rights - such is the elitist nature of food. It's just that… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Freshly grated nutmeg over fresh pasta with truffle oil is simple perfection. It's also integral in any good bechamel or chai mix. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
I am a huge fan of so many Indian regions and dishes, but if I had to pick one, as simple as… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
A key feature of Macedonia's protein dishes is the mix of meat, so you'll often find a stew of pork and chicken,… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
When you think about a post-swim snack at the local pool, you'd be forgiven for thinking ham and cheese toasties, finger buns… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
No matter where you live in the world, the contribution that Chinese migration has had on food culture is undeniable. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
British cookbook author Elizabeth David led the most adventurous life but is widely credited with bringing to the fore the importance of… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Elevating baked eggs to exotic, spice-laden heights, Australians have come a long way since the days of only knowing Middle Eastern cuisine… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
For the most part, we've moved past the awkward-for-everyone period of food bloggers toting giant DSLR cameras and flash kits in restaurants,… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
From hearty beet-red borscht and soft, pliable pierogi dumplings to dill-scented pickles and hearty braises, the food of Eastern Europe - that… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Almost everyone who loves to cook has at least one recipe handed down to them from a member of their family or… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Chinese dumpling and noodle trainspotters know that the best versions usually come from obscure hole-in-the-wall joints where personal space and flattering lighting… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Singaporeans are food people, period. My first memories, let alone of food, were of sitting on the floor of the kitchen with… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Country town to the city heart, in every corner of the globe you'll find a Chinatown, a Chinese restaurant or an Asian… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Eating matzo ball soup for the first time was akin to a religious experience because of how deeply contemplative it was. It… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
My job involves sharing food and the stories behind the plate, in part, via social media. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Our favourite restaurant, cafe, noodle joint or eating house is always there for us when we need them, from morning coffee to… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
India's obsession with food and its cultural importance in nourishing not just the body, but community and spirituality too, goes some way… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Fast casual is a wonderful way to eat. The casualisation of fine dining has allowed everyone to feel comfortable, but at the… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
In the cultural Thermomix that is Australia, it's natural that we pick up a taste for flavours, techniques and ingredients that are… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
As Australian palates continue to be curious and enquiring, so does the variety and regional specificity of cuisine options. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Milkbars were not only a crucial part of Australian food culture for nearly half a century, but also influenced the way many… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Given that southern Italian pasta-making doesn't incorporate the richness of egg yolks like they do in the north, even the basic hero… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Our favourite restaurants, cafes and eateries put a lot of thought into what they do, mostly for our pleasure. Perhaps we should… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
To be considered part of the fashion zeitgeist is fun, but it will never steal my focus from my qualifications as a… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
For those of us who are lucky enough to not worry about where our next meal is coming from, it can be… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
I love any of Rick Stein's television productions - the way he speaks about food is with such love and respect. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
A reasonably new theme in the western world, Indian culture has known how to heal the body through food for thousands of… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Laos is considered by many as the dark horse of Southeast Asian cuisine, a culmination of the rich food heritage of neighbouring… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
The great thing about discovering all the food treasures that Box Hill has to offer is that most of them are packed… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
One of the best things about 'The Chefs' Line' has been seeing how these generations-honed recipes fare when they go up against… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
For the young, and those newly introduced to Australia, milkbars represented an opportunity to dip a toe in the water when it came to… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
For me, a big part of anxiety and depression was not knowing how to say 'no' and wanting to please too many people... part… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
British cookbook author Elizabeth David led the most adventurous life but is widely credited with bringing to the fore the importance of home cooking. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
First and foremost, if you want to be a good writer, you need to be a good eater. You need to be fearless when… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
There's no sugar coating it: drought isn't sexy. Nobody wants to hear about it, and many of us who live an urban existence don't… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Our favourite restaurant, cafe, noodle joint or eating house is always there for us when we need them, from morning coffee to major milestone,… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
A key feature of Macedonia's protein dishes is the mix of meat, so you'll often find a stew of pork and chicken, for example,… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Everybody deserves to be seen and to be heard. Regardless of whether that is your culture, your language, who you love, your ability, or… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
For the most part, Australian diners are familiar with kimchi, Korean fried chicken and even bimbimbap - those deliciously nourishing bowls of rice topped… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
For the most part, we've moved past the awkward-for-everyone period of food bloggers toting giant DSLR cameras and flash kits in restaurants, but that's… — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
I don't really like being asked how I feel about being a 'household name.' — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
Freshly grated nutmeg over fresh pasta with truffle oil is simple perfection. It's also integral in any good bechamel or chai mix. — Melissa Leong Copy Share Image
