Tag Archives: Asian

Heavy Meal at Tanglin Mall

Had to come back to Chili’s for the tangy pulled pork burgers, but we should not have ordered ribs as well. Yummy, but just way too much food. I must say it was our first time choosing mashed potatoes as … Continue reading

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Gardens by the Bay: Verandah

Ok I think this will be my last post about the new attraction (unless I visit again), and this time about our lunch at Verandah. The tastefully decorated bistro serves Asian cuisine and is very near the entrance of Gardens. … Continue reading

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The Best Asian Buffet in Town: Penang Buffet at King’s Hotel

I have come here quite a number of times as I love the buffet at the Princess Terrace at Copthorne King’s Hotel. Lunch is from 12 – 2.30 pm on weekdays and there were many people from various offices out … Continue reading

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The Elephant Parade at the Asian Civilization Museum

The exhibit that captivated us the most turned out to be the elephants. The elephant that sparkled.

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Girl Loses her Temper (California State University Northridge Library)

I wonder if I’m the only one who feels sorry for this girl. I have been in noisy libraries before and it can drive you up the wall. Even noise at home when I am trying to concentrate makes me … Continue reading

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Modern Family’s Mistake? – Recasting Baby Lily

I thought the twins who played Baby Lily and who had a legion of fans were so adorable and irreplacable. This is what is on their twitter page right now, as they have been replaced: Retired at age 2 3/4. … Continue reading

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Yummiest Nasi Padang at Sabar Menanti II

The problem with blogging about food or viewing food blogs is that it makes me so darn hungry. Triggers all those cravings, especially if it’s photos of something I love to eat. Like this wonderful Nasi Padang Lunch at Sebar … Continue reading

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Another Delicious Nasi Padang Meal at Sabar Menanti

My second visit to Sebar Mananti at Kandahar Street. Sebar Menanti means to wait patiently in Malay, but we didn’t have to wait for very long at all. The green chicken korma and the tempeh with french beans and tofu … Continue reading

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#9. Deliciously Light and Healthy Vietnamese Wrap (Pho Hoa at Rasapura)

The girl behind the counter looked like she didn’t want to be there, but the wrap was good. It cost S$5.  I asked for a grilled chicken baugette but she glumly said “Don’t Have”. Oh well. Liked the sweet and … Continue reading

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Rasapura: Food Court around the Skating Rink at Marina Bay Sands

It’s nice to sit by the huge skating rink (artificial because otherwise it would be freezing). There were many kids skating and some even cried that they were bored, but their parents implored them to carry on since they already … Continue reading

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I am Totally Appalled by the Singapore Tiger Mum

I have been hearing so much about the Tiger mum and when I picked up the latest issue of 8 Days I was thoroughly disturbed by the cover that seems to condone children being caned. I think you will only … Continue reading

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My 3 Embarrassing Travel Confessions

This post is going to make me sound so utterly superficial and spoilt, but here goes.  I feel a bit embarrassed by this, but I have 3 confessions to make about travel: 1. One thing is, I am unable to … Continue reading

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Asian Kid Self-Censorship Syndrome

I was emailing my cousin D an SNL clip on YouTube, that was a little raunchy. In my email I confessed that I would have put the video on the blog if my mum, aunts and uncles were not a … Continue reading

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Modern Family’s Cutie Baby Lily is Played by Twins

Update 21 August 2011: A new video of the little cuties [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVxpC3XP0Rs&feature=feedu] Update 24 July 2011: Latest photos of Baby Lily via twitpic: My earlier Baby Lily post: Baby Lily on Modern Family is the cutest little thing ever. She’s … Continue reading

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Miss Philippines, Venus Raj is Predicted to Win

Going by the online votes on the official website and betting odds, Venus Raj, aged 22, Miss Philippines, is predicted to be the winner of Miss Universe 2010. In some of the photos I think she has an Angelina Jolie … Continue reading

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Singapore 28th in Quality of Living Survey 2010

Mercer’s Quality of Living Rankings for 2010 are out and Singapore tops Asian cities which is not surprising as the top thing that comes to my mind is that we have a very low crime rate and this survey applies … Continue reading

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Home Made Tahu Goreng

My Aunty C makes the best home made local dishes. Here is her Tahu Goreng, which she whipped up in just a few minutes. A delectable vegetarian salad dish. The whole family is always eager to devour more of her … Continue reading

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