This is a fun food-themed blog about Kith and Kin. We all need friends in this vibrant and troubling world. I meet up with fun and reliable friends for meals 2-4 times a week. I catch-up with old friends, and more importantly, make new friends every week.
Hovering above the Kith is my Kin (Family).
My Family ranks Numero Uno in my Life.
My Friends, fun and reliable, are a Close Second. The blog title is playful take on how Keen I am on my beloved friends. Good friendship is earned. I have learned much from my friends, especially during enjoyable meals. This blog is tribute to my meal buddies.
“Kith and Kin” is an old phrase meaning acquaintances and family.
When I was young, in my travels I focused on the Places (tourist attractions). These days I focus more on People. Specifically sharing fun and memorable times with them. And yes, bonding over Food.
My friends know I am not a foodie. I treasure more the Company (buddies) I eat with. The ancient and delightful art of “breaking bread”, fellowshipping with food, sharing in equal tales of mischief and wisdom. My only stipulation about the food in front of me is that it shouldn’t squirm. I eat with everyone from all aspects of Life.
The following pictures are some fun, crazy moments I broke bread and shared hearty laughters with my buddies from all walks of my Life – spiritual, inter-galactic, rock and roll, hobby, high technology, academic, childhood etc. Eating in school canteens, private clubs, neighbourhood pizza joints, seaside restaurants, concert venue green rooms, Hard Rock Cafes, hawker centres, etc.
Inter-galactic Themed Dinner (above image). With my vast Star Wars 501st buddies. I’m at the bottom of the red arrow.
Rock and Roll Themed Meal (above image). With my new found friends – the Welcome To The Machine band. They will performing the entire Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” double album for their upcoming two-night sold out concerts. See that innocent looking J&B whisky bottle on the table, at the bottom left of pix? I did have a delicious Mexican sponsored dinner at a subsequent rehearsal session with the band (below image).
Band Green Room Cuisine (above image). Partaking in delicious Tomatillo Mexican sponsored shiok tacos and beer, (for Welcome To The Machine band drummer, Laurence Bucci from Cherly Koh. Thanks, Cherly (Tomatillo)!
Inter-galactic Themed Dinner (above image). With my local Star Wars 501st buddies. They know the best wagyu place to eat at the cheapest prices. All you can eat wagyu, at S$53 for 75 minutes.
Charity Themed Dinner (above image). With my fun I Love Children charity gang. We meet up for fun top-grade meals every few months.
Charity Themed Dinner (above image). My I Love Children charity friends featuring Peter, Janet and Chryssie. Fun hearty laughter makes for easier food digestion.
Seaside Fish Themed Dinner (above image). A huge catch of fun, hanging out at the invite of David Lee’s chain at his Greenwood Fish Market, Sentosa fish restaurant outlet..
Rock and Roll Themed Meal (above image). Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and family.
Photographic Themed Dinner (above image). My rock photographer shifu, the late legendary Jim Marshall bought me a delicious and memorable steak dinner and whisky.
Rock and Roll Themed Meal (above image). Hoobastank bought me pizza lunch at neighbourhood restaurant.
Rock and Roll Themed Meal (above image). Kitaro and his beautiful wife Franci joined me for lunch at a private club.
High Technology Themed Lunch (above image). With Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computers at Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe Themed Dinner (above image). With the Hard Rock Cafe managers – Mark and Jeremy.
Entertainment Themed Dinner (above image). With renown local TV personalities, Clement Chow and Suhaimi Yusof.
Spiritual Themed Lunch (above image). Me and my Church Pastor, Pastor Gilbert Lok.
Academic Themed Dinner (above image). I organised a school cohort class reunion dinner at my alma mater’s school canteen. Two teachers were invited to add decorum to the rowdy dinner.
Academic Themed Lunch (above image). At my alma mater’s school canteen with the current school principal, Mr. Tham Kine Thong.
Academic Themed Lunch (above image). With my former school teacher, Mr. Victor Wee. We try to meet up for Teacher’s Day, Our busy schedules permitting..
Academic Themed Lunch (above image). With my former secondary (high) school classmate, Lim Yeow San. We try to meet up every few weeks.
Beer Themed Lunch (above image). Ben Liew and I usually meet every few weeks for good grub and beer. I met Ben on a “Christmas in Bethlehem” pilgrimage in 2012.
Good, fun friendship is a crucial healing balm to these troubling days.
Reliable friendship must be earned, not bought.
Laughter is a joyful lubricant that brings heaven closer to earth.
