i'm in a book!

Hey guys! I have a very exciting piece of news for y'all today - I'm in Ramin Ganeshram's new book, FutureChefs!

Sometime late last year I was asked if I was interested to be featured in a compilation of talented young chefs (age 18 and under) and immensely flattered, I readily agreed.

p.s. there's a printing error in this page - my surname is "Koh" and not "Yi" due to Chinese naming practices

Yesterday, I received my copy of FutureChefs and it was pretty much like a dream come true seeing my name in print (on page 231!). But having my name in the same book with 149 other extremely extremely brilliant bakers and cooks is an even greater honor. Honestly, as I was reading their stories and accomplishments, I was wondering what I was even doing in that book; some kids have even been on TV, participating in cooking competitions and winning! In comparison to them, I just have this blog. But I love this blog, and 5 years worth of dedication has gone into it, and for that, I'm extremely elated and thankful that the effort is recognised ☺

I submitted the recipe for my lemon, white chocolate and strawberry cake to be published in the book (the same one that I submitted to Foodie Crush's summer magazine last year). I don't really remember how it tastes like now because it's been two years since I made it but it remains the most memorable recipe to me for the fact that it's one that I cobbled together instead of completely following a recipe, and which has soared to the number one spot on the popular post ranking on this blog (see sidebar on your right).

The pictures in that post aren't that great, the writing isn't that impressive. I would like to think that I've improved slightly in both aspects but I'm still light-years away from perfect. Being featured in FutureChefs has spurred me on even more to be a better baker in the future. Thank you all for your support thus far - I wouldn't be able to come so far without you guys!