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New: Starbucks at Hougang Mall

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

Starbucks lattes are getting more and more dilute but I’m still excited to see one soon to open at Hougang Mall. At least I can get my coffee fix the next time I’m here. There were no other options before.

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I Miss Old Fashioned Cream Cakes

Posted on July 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

I was craving for an old fashioned cream cake, but the one sold at Toast Box was quite a disappointment.  It looked promising, but turned out to be not at all like the jellied butter cream cakes sold by the … Continue reading →

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Almond Paste at Hougang Mall

Posted on June 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

I had Almond Paste for dessert. It’s a traditional Chinese dessert. I find the almond creamy and refreshing. It’s like a warm milky paste with a taste of almonds. I couldn’t finish it, as they give you quite a big … Continue reading →

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Ornate Designs at Chinese Herbal Medicine Store

Posted on June 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

The black herbal jelly called Gwei Ling Go, meaning tortise jelly, is bitter, so you need to add a bit of honey. Even then it retains a bitter aftertaste. It’s Cantonese in origin and you can find a lot of … Continue reading →

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