Tag Archives: sweet

Our Shooting Star

Posted on December 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Thinking about someone very close to me today. Someone we lost. Someone who is always on my mind even if it’s been a few years. Time becomes immaterial when you lose someone, although time does help you cope. He had … Continue reading →

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Movies About Hope & Faith: Jeff Who Lives at Home & Salmon Fishing in The Yemen

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

Watched two movies recently. Jeff Who Lives at Home and Salmon Fishing in The Yemen. Both tell very different stories, but I found a similar theme of hope and faith. The slacker movie appealed to me a lot more. I … Continue reading →

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Regent Hotel: One of the Best Weekend High Teas in Singapore

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

Once in a while we go for high tea at a hotel. It’s one of the most fun things to do in Singapore and one of my favourite ways to spend the weekend. And recently we had a really satisfying … Continue reading →

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Payasam

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

This South Indian dessert might be a bit too sweet for many, but it’s one of my favourites. I explain why here. I have a preference for South Indian food while my sister prefers North Indian food although Payasam is … Continue reading →

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Pet Names for Baby Girls

Posted on August 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

Sugar, spice and all things nice. Baby girls just melt your heart, don’t they. I talk about the pet names we call our sweeties.

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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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It’s Candy Time: Tohato Strawberry Caramel Corn

Posted on February 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

Spotted the strawberry caramel corn again in Bugis. Anyone tried this yet? I haven’t tried it because I am afraid it’ll be too sweet. I decided to search for reviews on Youtube and I came across this guy who is … Continue reading →

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Fullerton Bay Hotel: Afternoon Tea

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think I’ve just been treated to the best high tea in Singapore.  I used to think it was Rose Veranda.  The company must have made for a good experience as well. The ambience at the Landing Point at Fullerton … Continue reading →

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I Lucked Out

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

In other areas of my life I may gripe and feel like I have a raw deal, and feel extreme anxiety over why things are the way they are, but in one area I sometimes feel on top of the … Continue reading →

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I Absolutely Love Robin Williams & here he is on Ellen

Posted on November 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am quite sure my mum and aunts love him too. There is just something so sweet about Robin Williams. I have been watching him on TV since I was a kid. He was Mork then. And I was truly … Continue reading →

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