12: In praise of Singaporeanness | Denise Fletcher, author of How to Cook Everything Singaporean and executive chef at Quentin’s Bar & Restaurant

Denise Fletcher: “I wanted to showcase everything that we have – everything that I know – not only for us Singaporeans, but also to show the world what we have. I also hope that my cookbook is a form of representation, a voice for groups that are lesser known in Singapore, especially in a culinary sense. Just in that ‘Other’ racial category, you have the Gujaratis, the Parsis, the Arabs. Singaporeans still don’t really know how rich our culture is, how diverse. I hope my readers will take the opportunity to discover what’s in their backyard through their cooking pot.” Fletcher, the author of Mum’s Not Cooking & How To Cook Everything Singaporean joins Singapore Noodles founder Pamelia Chia to discuss her latest cookbook, plus: *Why the busyness of modern life is a paradox* *The inspiration behind Mum’s Not Cooking* *Why we risk losing our heritage with an ‘all or nothing’ attitude* *What exactly is so unique about Singaporean food* *Why Singlish should never die out* *Defining what is 'Singaporean' when it comes to food*