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Glen Waverley Lunar New Year & Lantern Festival 2025

January 23, 2025 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Year of the Snake symbolises intelligence, grace, resilience and the power of rebirth. So start anew and bring more good luck and good fortune to your new year at the Glen Waverley Lunar New Year & Lantern Festival 2025!

Celebrate the most joyful Asian festival of the year with auspicious traditional ceremonies. Revel with lively music and vibrant cultural performances. Have fun with the whole family at the amusement rides, and savour the array of flavourful festive Asian cuisines to your heart’s delight!

Happening on Saturday 9th February, 11am to 9pm.

Cooking Demo Itinerary:

11:00am Prosperity Toss – Lillie Giang

12:00pm Spring Rolls – Michelle Dang

1:00pm Dumpling Competition – Wendy Khong

2:00pm Curry Taki Udon – Uncle Buffalo

3:00pm Red Curry Crispy Pork – Uncle Buffalo

4:00pm – Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Cups – Lillie Giang

Box Hill Lunar New Year Festival 2025

January 15, 2025 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Celebrate the new year at the Box Hill Lunar New Year Festival 2025 with our diverse and friendly Asian community! Immerse in the joyful spirit with colourful festive decorations, lion dances and other traditional performances, mesmerising fireworks, and more!

Pick up traditional Asian arts and crafts at the interactive workshops. Discover fascinating folktales. Also be sure to savour the delicious array of Asian festive delicacies, traditional treats, delightful deserts and street food specials!

Happening on Saturday 1st February, 11am till midnight.

Queen Victoria Market Moon Festival 2024

September 13, 2024 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Come experience the lights, colours, music and flavours of Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 at Queen Victoria Market! A two-day event with exciting cultural performances, fun activities, and delectable cuisines for you to savour. You’ll even get to make your very own mooncake at the mooncake workshop!

Asian Inspirations will be there as well, with Chefs Lillie Giang and Karen Chan to give you cooking demos of authentic festive yummies that are sure to whet your appetite! Cooking demos will happen from 11am – 2:15pm each day.

Happening on Saturday and Sunday, 21st & 22nd September.

See you there for the festivities!

Glen Waverley Lunar New Year Festival 2024

January 29, 2024 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Happy Year of the Dragon 2024! Come immerse in the festive colours, enchanting music, delectable food, exciting cultural activities and fun amusement rides – all at the 2024 Glen Waverley Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival!

Happening on Sunday 18 February, from 11am – 9pm at Kingsway, Glen Waverley.

Asian Inspirations will be there too, with cooking demos and prosperity foods for you to savour! Come say hi anytime!

Check out our cooking demo itinerary:

  • 1:00pm – 1:45pm: Prosperity Toss (Yee Sang) with Chef Lillie Giang
  • 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Longevity Noodles – Ramen with Chicken Stir-fry with Chef Joshua Ong
  • 3:00pm – 3:45pm: Dumplings for Wealth and Fortune – Curry Prawn Gyoza with Chef Sue Ann Ooi
  • 4:00pm – 4:45pm: Korean Stir Fried Rice Cake (Gunjung Tteokbokki) with Chef Lyn Richardson
  • 5:00pm – 5:45pm: Prosperity Spring Rolls (Northern Vietnamese Spring Rolls) with Chef Michelle Quan
  • 6:00pm – 6:45pm: Pad See Ew with Chef Lillie Giang

My Market Kitchen (Season 8)

May 8, 2023 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

My Market Kitchen returns for Season 8 for more authentic and delicious Asian recipes. Brought to you by Chef Mod Pittayarat, Chef Masa Arakane, Chef Karen Chan and Chef Mark Normoyle, with your hosts Laura Sharrad and Charlie Carrington. Be sure to catch My Market Kitchen Season 8 on Channel 10, weekdays at 3:30pm. Missed an episode? Click the links below, and grab the full recipe!

  • May 11: Pork Yaki Udon with Chef Masa Arakane & Laura Sharrad
  • May 17: Thai Seafood Laksa with Chef Mod Pittayarat & Laura Sharrad
  • May 23: Sesame Citrus Skewers with Chef Charlie Carrington & David Mann
  • May 25: Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Chef Mod Pittayarat & Laura Sharrad
  • May 31: Thai Beef Salad with Chef Mod Pittayarat & Laura Sharrad
  • June 1: Prawn Tempura Soba Salad with Chef Charlie Carrington & David Mann
  • June 2: Wasabi Pork Skewers and Enoki Maki by Chef Mark Normoyle & Charlie Carrington
  • June 6: Easy Japanese Chicken Curry with Chef Charlie Carrington & David Mann
  • June 7: Buddha Bowl with Panko Crumbed Tofu and Avocado Rose with Chef Mark Normoyle & Charlie Carrington
  • June 9: Claypot Sesame Oil Chicken with Chef Karen Chan & Charlie Carrington
  • June 24: Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi and Pork Belly (Dubu Kimchi) with Chef Karen Chan & Charlie Carrington
  • July 8: Kamo Nanban Soba with Chef Masa Arakane & Laura Sharrad
  • July 22: Beef Mince Katsu (Menchi Katsu) with Tonkatsu Sauce with Chef Masa Arakane & Shane Jolley
  • August 5: Pan Seared Salmon with Massaman Curry with Chef Mod Pittayarat & Shane Jolley
  • August 19: Indonesian Fried Noodles (Mie Goreng) with Chef Karen Chan & Charlie Carrington
  • September 16: Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki with Chef Masa Arakane & Shane Jolley
  • September 30: Rice Noodles with Green Chicken Curry with Chef Mod Pittayara & Shane Jolley
  • October 28: Sweet and Spicy Drumettes with Chef Charlie Carrington & David Mann
  • December 23: Japanese Style Simmered Pork Belly (Buta no Kakuni) with Chef Masa Arakane & Shane Jolley
  • March 16: Grilled Beef with Sweet Soy Sauce with Chef Karen Chan & Charlie Carrington

Glen Waverley Lunar New Year Festival 2023

January 27, 2023 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with wondrous colours, entertaining performances, and gastronomic Asian flavours – all at the Georges River Council Lunar New Year Festival. Happening on Saturday 3 February 2024 at Forest Road, Hurstville & Hurstville Plaza.

Come meet our Asian Inspiration team! We got cooking demos, yummy foods and awesome giveaways, just for you! Also be sure to experience the vibrant street markets and enjoy the colourful cultural shows.

Come join us and Chef Heather Jeong for an entire day of delicious cooking demo and samplings!

  • 1:00 – 1:45pm: Prosperity Toss (Yee Sang) to invigorate good health, wealth and prosperity
  • 2:15 – 3:00pm: Longevity Noodles to symbolise long life
  • 4:00 – 4:45pm: Dumplings for Wealth and Fortune
  • 5:15 – 6:00pm: Spicy Pork and Squid Stir Fry
  • 6:15 – 7:00pm: Prosperity Spring Rolls

See you there!

My Market Kitchen (Season 7)

May 2, 2022 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

My Market Kitchen returns for more authentic Asian recipes you can easily make at home. Brought to you by Chef Karen Chan, Chef Kinsan Arakane, Chef Mark Normoyle, Chef Lillie Giang, Chef Mod Pittayarat, and Chef Masa; with your host Laura Sharrad. Don’t miss My Market Kitchen Season 7 on Channel 10, weekdays at 3:30pm. Missed an episode? Click the links below, and grab the full recipe!

  • May 4: Malaysian Satay Pork with Chef Karen Chan & Laura Sharrad
  • May 12: Takoyaki with Chef Mark Normoyle & Laura Sharrad
  • May 18: Japanese Karaage Chicken with Chef Kinsan & Laura Sharrad
  • May 26: Wasabi Croquette with Chef Masa & Laura Sharrad
  • June 2: Vietnamese Bread Roll (Banh Mi) with Crispy Pork with Chef Lillie Giang & Laura Sharrad
  • June 9: Pad Thai with Chicken with Chef Mod & Laura Sharrad
  • June 16: Hainanese Chicken Rice with Chef Karen Chan & Laura Sharrad
  • June 23: Vegetable Tempura with Chef Kinsan & Laura Sharrad
  • June 30: Thai Style Crispy Fish Cakes with Chef Mod & Laura Sharrad
  • July 7: Pork Bone Style Ramen (Tonkotsu Fu Ramen) with Chef Masa & Laura Sharrad
  • July 14: Curry Yaki Udon with Vegetables with Chef Mark Normoyle & Laura Sharrad
  • July 21: Char Kway Teow (Fried Flat Rice Noodles) with Chef Karen Chan & Laura Sharrad
  • July 28: Thai Yellow Curry with Prawn with Chef Mod & Laura Sharrad.
  • August 11: Pork Katsu Curry with Chef Kinsan & Laura Sharrad
  • August 25: Gado Gado Salad with Chef Lillie Giang and Laura Sharrad

My Market Kitchen (Season 6)

March 4, 2022 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

My Market Kitchen is back again for Season 6 with all-star hosts; Laura Sharrad, Mike Reid and Tobie Puttock. Watch Asian Inspirations’ special episodes featuring authentic Asian recipes by Chef Kinsan Arakane, Chef Mark Normoyle, Chef Leslie Chan, Chef Mod Pittayarat, Chef Masa and Karen Chan.

Missed an episode? Follow the links below to watch on-demand and view the full recipe:

  • 26 Apr, Mon – Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo)
  • 4 May, Tue – Japanese Mild Curry
  • 13 May, Thu – Japanese Pancake (Okonomiyaki)
  • 20 May, Thu – Juicy Fried Pork Belly
  • 25 May, Tue – Cheeky Sweet-Sour Pork
  • 2 Jun, Wed – Spicy Sweet Pulled Pork
  • 9 Jun, Wed – Thai Fried Tempeh with Cashew
  • 16 Jun, Wed – Yuzu Mayo Chicken Yakisoba
  • 23 Jun, Wed – Japanese Miso Glazed Salmon
  • 29 Jun, Tue – Massaman Beef Curry
  • 6 Jul, Tue – Tangy Fish Laksa (Laksa Kedah)
  • 13 Jul, Tue – Shanghainese Smoked Fish
  • 28 Jul, Wed – Stir Fried Beef Noodle
  • 4 Aug, Wed – Thai Poached Fish in Red Curry
  • 12 Aug, Tue – Cold Soba Noodle (Zaru Soba)

Want more delicious recipe videos? Stay tuned for My Market Kitchen Season 7.

Cook Snap Win 2021 Judges Cook-Up

February 3, 2021 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Cook like a pro with COOK SNAP WIN 2021 Judges!

Are you looking for inspiration on how to cook up a knockout winning dish for COOK SNAP WIN 2021? You don’t need to look further, because who better to lend you a leg up than the very same judges who will be judging your entries!

Throughout February, Chef Kinsan, Karen Chan, and Chef Mod, will be demonstrating how to cook their ideal “One Bowl Wonder”, “Meat Free Marvel”, and “Fast & Fab” dish on Facebook. So stay tuned for the videos, let our chefs guide you through the recipe and cook up a meal to enjoy. 

If vegetarian-based “Meat-Free Marvel” isn’t your idea of a meaty challenge, Karen Chan will show you otherwise by preparing the Buddha’s Delight with Lee Kum Kee and Yeo’s condiments.

Chef Kinsan will be preparing a delicious and sumptuous Japanese “One Bowl Wonder“- Yuzu Mayo Chicken Yakisoba – using ingredients from Kewpie, Hakubaku, and Obento.

Finally, Chef Mod will be rounding off the series with a delightful Thai “Fast & Fab” Drunken Thai Noodles.

Besides cooking up a storm, our judges will be sharing advice on what they look for in a winning dish! So, keep your ears tuned in to this three-part show for you might pick up a winning tip for your COOK SNAP WIN 2021 entries.

In the Kitchen with Mark Normoyle

January 21, 2021 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

You may not win friends with salad, but you certainly can win them with Executive Chef Mark Normoyle’s exquisite vegetarian special – Miso Glazed Zucchini Tempura.

Made from locally-sourced ingredients and Japanese garnishing, our special guest star will be presenting “In the Kitchen with Mark Normoyle” to you LIVE from the kitchen of his very own Luna’s Food and Wine Bar, St Kilda, VIC.

Mark has an impressive career spanning 26 years running restaurant operations for five-star hotels and RACV’s Melbourne City Club. As an award-winning chef and food tour host, the Japanese Tourism Board crowned him as Australia’s honorary Iron Chef. And he will be sharing his secrets to his delicious creation on Facebook. So join our 30-minute LIVE cooking show.

Follow this link for the full recipe. If you would like to know more about the dish, Mark will be LIVE 5 minutes before the cooking demonstration for a chat and he will stay on after the event to take any questions. All are welcomed to join!

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Note: All our LIVE videos can be found here. Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page for notifications on the event and for more FREE cooking classes and kitchen tips.

In the Kitchen with Karen

November 13, 2020 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

Imagine the rich flavours and varieties of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cuisines coming together to create the perfect chicken dish. Sounds like an irresistible combination doesn’t it?  So, join us in the “In the Kitchen with Karen” LIVE Facebook event. 

In this upcoming episode, Chef Karen Chan will be sharing her secret on how to make the classic Nyonya dish – Curry Kapitan. Laden with a complex interplay of flavours and mild in its spiciness, this dish is worth savouring, and Karen will show you how easy it is to cook it up while sharing her story about the dish. 

Interested to join the 30-minute LIVE cooking show? Check out the Nyonya Chicken Curry Kapitan recipe here and get the ingredients beforehand to cook along. Karen Chan will be going LIVE 5 minutes before the cooking demonstration for a chat and she will stay on after the event to take any questions. All are welcomed to join! 

Want more FREE cooking classes and exciting cooking tips from Asian Inspirations? Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page.

In the Kitchen with Lillie (Spring)

October 8, 2020 by Asian Inspirations Admin Leave a Comment

As spring blossoms Chef Lillie Giang will be preparing a delicious dish in our upcoming instalment of “In the Kitchen with Lillie” LIVE Facebook event. 

On the menu is a nutritious Thai Larb Chicken salad that is rich with Spring greens, delightful spices, with a dash of fish sauce for that umami taste. Introduced into Northern Thailand by Laotians, the Larb is a meat salad that features an assortment of fresh herbs and a pungent taste.

Served in bite-sized portions wrapped in cos lettuce leaves, Chef Lillie’s dish will be a refreshing and tasty treat for a spring retreat. 

Interested to cook along with Lillie in our 30-minute LIVE cooking show? Check out the Thai Larb Chicken Salad recipe and get the ingredients beforehand, and LIKE our Facebook page so that you will be notified when the event goes LIVE. 

Chef Lillie will be going LIVE 5 minutes before the cooking demonstration for a chat and she will stay on after the event to take any questions. All are welcomed to join! 

Want more FREE cooking classes and exciting cooking tips from Asian Inspirations? Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page.

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