About

Beyond the shores of Singapore, Brian has a second home on the picturesque island of Bohol in the Philippines. He’s a firm believer in the mantra, ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines!’, and with his extensive travels, he knows it first-hand. He swims with turtles and Whale Sharks in his second home and is soon to build his own restaurant: Chillax Bar BQ: The Home of the Kapre.

Kenno is, The Best Food Blogger in Singapore (**self-proclaimed – man is he confident!!!). Kenno is a self-acclaimed foodie, cook, and traveler that has lived in South East Asia for 16+ years. Kenno prides himself on that the reviews are written by him, about his experiences and those of his family. No outsourced writing here. No ‘given’ text and photos for $. Plus he does not write bad reviews. He’ll openly state that the Blog is not here to put people out of business, but surely here to promote those who are great: and he doesn’t take payment for his reviews: they are honest reviews.

Recognised by Singapore’s Finest as a Top Food Blog, Islifearecipe.net has the mantra of sharing with you the mouth-watering cuisines and distinctive local cultures of Singapore and Asia. You may enjoy some of the best food in the world here at any one of a variety of establishments, ranging from food stalls and hawkers to cafés and five-star restaurants, with a new gastronomic adventure waiting around every corner. And then, add to that Kenno’s travel experiences as he chomps, chews and drinks his way through South East Asia.

Kenno truly hopes that this food and travel blog will give you insights into where to travel in South East Asia, where to dine on the most incredible food, and how to cook that in your home. It’s his passion, and he hopes to impart that to you too.

Food and Travel are both such important components of our lives but Kenno believes that we take them for granted at times. 

Everything is now available ‘on-tap’. We have restaurants that serve pre-cooked, pre-packaged, frozen-not-fresh food and are open 24 hours a day. Why do we eat without thinking about what we’re eating, when we’re eating, where we’re eating, or even who we’re dining with? We miss the meals’ origins, culture, history, and regional variations.

We “fast-food” it, and bypass the neighborhood food court, street vendor, or hawker right outside our door. Is it simply that we are hesitant to taste the local cuisine because of its unpredictability or cleanliness, and are we scared to sit among the “natives”? 

Explore his collection of restaurant reviews across South East Asia, discover mouth-watering food blogs, and find the most exquisite Asian recipes crafted by his very own hands, and learn from his travels for your next well-earned break in this stunning part of the world. Whether you’re a foodie enthusiast or just traveling through, this food review and travel website is your ultimate resource for all things food family, and travel-related.

Join Kenno and on his gastronomic journey through the heart of Singapore and Asia. Indulge in his recipe collection, read his food reviews, and dive into the vibrant world of food blogging in Singapore. With Is Life a Recipe, every meal becomes a grazing adventure.

As a poet once said: “Eating and dining is a communal activity that is central to our social lives, both within the family and beyond. It is over the dinner table that memories are made. Deals are conducted. Pain is shared… We romance, bond, fight and celebrate…”

Thanks to: I owe a great debt of gratitude to my mother and grandmother for instilling confidence in me in the kitchen from a young age. My love and gratitude go to my wife and children for their unwavering support, and to my friends for allowing me to experiment with them on a regular basis. And, of course, my business partner, Spencer. “One day we’ll be millionaires…”