Monthly Archives: May 2012

New Restaurant at Jalan Riang: La Pizzaiola (& An Embarrassing Confession about my Pizza Preference)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

Jalan Riang is becoming quite the hip place for eateries. It’s just a stretch of shophouses at a residential district near Serangoon, specifically in Braddell Heights. The lastest addition which is already proving to be super popular (we almost could … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts about Not Being a Mum

Posted on May 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I wrote a very personal post at Guillaume’s blog, White as Milk, about what it feels like to not be a mum.  Hope it’s not too much of a downer. But just in that moment I felt that expressing those feelings … Continue reading →

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Allauddin’s Briyani at now at Bedok Hawker Centre

Posted on May 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was pleasantly surprised to see Allauddin’s Briyani at Bedok hawker centre. Had to try it and the chicken was as soft as ever. Falling off the bone soft. I still prefer the taste of the rice with the gravy … Continue reading →

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Eng’s Wan Tan Mee at Tanjong Katong is so Yummy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

I didn’t know much about Eng’s Wan Tan Mee at 287 Tanjong Katong Road, and that it originated from Dunmon Food Centre till I read the review at Soshiok. During the weekends there is a massive queue here so we … Continue reading →

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Conflicted

Posted on May 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

I must sound so extreme. Sometimes my blog is filled with happy go lucky posts where I seem to be having the time of my life. And at other times I feel guilty for what must seem like – whining. … Continue reading →

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Hermit Tendencies

Posted on May 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am increasingly becoming a social recluse. I often wish I could make myself disappear to avoid painful interactions. My old social care-free self seems like a lifetime ago. And perhaps I was never really that social, but just going … Continue reading →

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Shots at Ann Siang Hill: Moving to Club Street?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

I thought I saw a sign stating that the Shots Cafe was moving to Club Street, but I’m not sure when or where exactly. Anyone know? It would be sweet if they were getting a bigger space as there’s always … Continue reading →

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PS Cafe at Ann Siang Hill: the one where kids are not allowed

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

I expected PS Cafe at Ash Park, to turn us away after the reviews I read online about how they turned away people wearing Birkin slippers. We decided to try our luck and were mentally prepared for rejection and disdain. … Continue reading →

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About my Piano Lessons & Desire to Skate

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

I talk about what it was like to be forced to go for piano lessons, and why I regret not learning how to skate when I was little. My latest post on White as Milk. I’m still in love every … Continue reading →

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Lovely Ann Siang Hill: Little Drom Store, Kki, Wild Child & Wood in the Books

Posted on May 23, 2012 by bookjunkie

My new favourite area is Duxton Hill, but Ann Siang Hill is pretty sweet as well. Our first stop was the Little Drom Store which includes Kki. All within the same charming store. The little cakes blew me away with … Continue reading →

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