So I thought it would be great to share some of the questions Daniel Martin and Justine Moss posed in a post, similar to this one, along with some additional interesting Fun Facts that might spark your curiosity.
Let's start with the Question asked by Justine Moss, Tell us a little bit more about yourself, your passion for food, and what drives you to start a Food blog:
I used to snap pictures of every meal I had, you know like the camera always eats first or it's a visual feast. That was quite a trendy way to kickstart our meals back then. And because of my love of sharing, I figured having a blog to share my food experiences and my taste adventures would be great. Some of the stuff I posted on my blog, is like an idea for me whenever I've no idea where to eat.
Being a Food blogger has taught me a lot. For instance, I've learned how to truly appreciate the food that I used to pick. After tasting a wide variety of dishes, and different cooking methods, and experiencing diverse dining environments, I learned to appreciate every little detail more. I genuinely love and have a deep appreciation for the art of food presentation. I mean we don’t usually get that in hawkers, it's more common in restaurants and cafes. It just feels different, and when you eat it... it’s a totally different experience.
Daniel Martin mentioned that Photography is excellent, are you trained in Visual Arts?
I have a knack for visuals and a strong preference for aesthetics in everything I encounter. I particularly appreciate clean and tidy photos with a simple yet appealing quality. On occasion, I do food styling, focusing on the more straightforward aspects such as tidying up soup spills and arranging utensils over my meals during my food-hop trips. Given my background as a "used-to-be" professional photographer, these tasks feel quite routine to me.
Spontaneously, it struck me that my response on the radio station now sounds like a catchy slogan: See things, share things, eat things (In a more Chim term, it could be: Observe, Share, Indulge)
Justine Moss also asked: Creating both the visuals and the accompanying text takes more time than simply taking the shots. Typically, how long do you take to publish something online?
It's significantly simpler when it comes to taking photos. I can typically capture a set of photos in about 10-15 minutes, whereas some of my friends who aim for "beautiful" shots might spend around 30 minutes on the task. I have a strong grasp of composition, colour theory, lighting, and visual sense, and I can quickly determine how to execute the shot as soon as I see the Food dishes, which speeds up the process.
However, when it comes to shooting videos or reels, it might take a little longer. These involve capturing moving scenes and may require multiple shots to ensure a smooth flow in the final video.
That being said, those mentioned timeframes only account for the actual photo capture process and not the post-processing phase. When I'm back at home, I often adjust elements like white balance, lighting, and contrast to enhance the photo's visual appeal which probably takes me another 15-20mins. As for the writing aspect, crafting a short-form copy typically takes at least around 15 minutes. If additional research and information gathering are required, it may extend to approximately an hour or more.
You might find that speed quite impressive, and indeed, I would agree with you. I come from a time when there was no Grammarly or ChatGPT to correct or enhance the words I wrote. I had to proofread my work at least five times before I could publish a blog post, so it used to take me half a day or even a full day to write long-form content for my blog. Nowadays, technology has made things much more convenient for me and for anyone aspiring to be a blogger or content creator.
I didn't get to delve into many details during the radio interview, as time was quite limited to cover everything. The durations I mentioned earlier were mainly for the content creation process. Additionally, don't forget that uploading content to various platforms and ensuring everything is neatly and systematically organized also consumes a considerable amount of time.
Suggested Weekend Dining Spots:
For Group dining:
-Hey Yakiniku (no GST, no service charge)
-Wan Wan Mookata (Mookata with Abalone)
-Lemongrass (Thai Fusion Restaurant)
-Mongkok DimSum (HK styled Dim Sum)
For Solo diners - Hawkers
-Sims Vista Market and Food Centre - Tai Dong Teochew Duck Rice ($4-5)
-Tampines Round Market - Sarawak Kolo Mee ($5), Rajarani Thosai Putu Mayam ($5)
-Hong Lim Market & Food Center - Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun ($7.50 Abalone Prawn Horfun / Pacific Clam Prawn Hor Fun, all prawn Hor Fun $10, Crayfish Prawn Hor Fun $12) - Not open Sunday & Monday
For Solo diners - Food Court & Restaurants
-Imperial Soup @ Nex, Food Junction (Abalone Buddha jump over the wall soup) $9.80
-JJ Korean Cuisine @ Century Square, Food Junction (Crispy saba fish, generous portion) $7-9.80
-TO.GO Soup @ 16 Flanders Square, Eastpoint Mall $7.90-$8.90 Brewed Soups, $3.90 Desserts
-Good Earth's Seafood @ Funan Mall, Far East Plaza (more outlets avail) $15-30 Average
Daniel Martin: Before we let you go, could you share a preview of what themes you'll be featuring on your blog in the near future?
I'm quite a cafe-hopper and I love discovering eateries with unique atmospheres and exceptional flavour combinations. I really love exploring diverse food presentations as well.
If you're interested in keeping up with my upcoming food adventure, please feel free to follow my Social Media here:
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