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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Eng Hoon Street is So Hip Now, but it was Always Charming
Not only did we get to check out the new Tiong Bahru Bakery that replaced an egg shop and is helmed by a Parisian, that everyone’s talking about, we felt refreshed in this pretty estate with it’s charming white low rise … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged address, Architecture, charming, Eng Hoon Street, how to get there, nature, old, sky, The Orange Thimble, Tiong Bahru, Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Finally Checked out Tiong Bahru Bakery
The sea salt caramel laced pastry I had was interesting, but the bakery was just too packed for comfort when I was there. The same issue of seats being spaced too closely together and I’m someone who likes a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged coffee, cool, croissant, Eng Hoon Street, French, hip, new, pastries, Tiong Bahru, Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Jason Mraz in Singapore
Jason Mraz gives such a heartfelt interview. The best I’ve seen in a long time. [youtube]MQQLBw_Rp0o&feature=g-u-u[/youtube] He came across to me as zen, laid back, thoughtful and intelligent. I always thought he was a lot younger, but he just turned … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Singapore Headlines
Tagged interview, Jason Mraz, music, Singapore, Vegan, Vegetarian
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A Book I Could Not Put Down
I have been having trouble concentrating lately, but this was one book I could not put down. Reading it made me happier as well. It’s one of those books where you want it to go on for a bit more. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, White as Milk
Tagged adults, books, children, classic, quotes, The Secret Garden
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A Bit of a Tight Squeeze at Dean & Deluca Cafe
The good news is that the cafe at recently opened Dean & Deluca offers free ice water. It’s self service. Just look out for the pitchers at the counter. I only realized this later and if I had known I … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged coffee, Dean & Deluca, ice latte, just opened, mall, new, Orchard Central, Singapore
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My Visit to Dean & Deluca at Orchard Central
Dean & Deluca is a culinary store that opened in 1977 in New York and is finally here in Singapore. It’s intention was to celebrate food. I always imagined it was older though, due to the frenzy surrounding it’s opening … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, candies, Dean & Deluca, gourmet, groceries, jam, kitchen, NY, photos, Singapore, tea
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Blogged about Local Style Brunch: Pork Rib Soup
I do love Yu Tiao (our local dough fritters) dunked in soup. You can read about it here. My latest post at White as Milk.
Tian Tian Curry Rice at Bukit Merah
Wanted to try a different Hainanese curry rice so we went to Tian Tian at Bukit Merah. I liked eating at coffeeshops much more than hawker centers. It’s always most pleasant and less crowded. Perhaps it’s because I prefer seats … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bukit Merah, coffeeshop, Food, Hainanese Curry Rice, hawker, local, Singapore, Tian Tian Curry Rice
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Yummiest Curry Rice at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre
My favourite thing to order at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre is the Hainanese Curry Rice even though the most famous thing here is the Tian Tian Chicken Rice. I don’t care for Chicken Rice that much but my cousin tried … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, Food, Hainanese Curry Rice, hawker, Maxwell Road Hawker Centre, Singapore, yummy
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Vintage Cars at Orchard Central
B is a car person, me not so much. Sometimes he talks to me about cars and I drift away. I don’t even like driving so I’m glad he likes it. He does complain about the COE though and commented … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cars, COE, Combi, cute, Great Singapore Sale, mall, Orchard Central, Orchard Road, photography, sale, Singapore, thoughts, vintage, VW, wedding
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Dempsey Hill: Tropical Beauty
Love how the red roofs of these old barracks stand out against the blue sky and lushness of the tropical green. I’ve probably already mentioned this a million times and am in danger of sounding repetitive. But seriously it’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Dempsey, green, nature, photography, Singapore, sky
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American Meal with lots of Melted Cheese: Roadhouse at 13 Dempsey Road
I have to admit we were a bit disappointed by the meal at Roadhouse. Not that it was bad or anything, just that we expected it to be as good as what you get in the US. I guess that … Continue reading
The Spaciousness at Marina Bay Sands
Just some photos I took during a recent visit to Marina Bay Sands. I love the big pathways and how clean this mall is. Makes me feel relaxed unlike the other squeezy malls elsewhere.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged mall, Marina Bay Sands, MBS, photos, Shoppes, skating rink, spacious
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I’m a Sucker for TWG at Marina Bay Sands
I still like the ambience and tea here even though the price cannot be justified especially for the tiny crepe and crappy cake. The best dessert item I’ve had here was the creme brulee tart and the best savoury item … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged expensive, high tea, Marina Bay Sands, on the bridge, Shoppes, Singapore, tea, TWG
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Marina Bay Sands: Exciting India TV Filming on Sampans
Update: Here is more information about the popular TV serial from India, Diya Aur Baati Hum. The main character might be winning a cooking competition in Singapore and that’s how the script brings some of the cast to our shores. … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Singapore Living
Tagged Bollywood, Diya Aur Baati Hum, episode, filming, Indian, kaypoh, Kollywood, Marina Bay Sands, MBS, sampan, sari, Singapore
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Toffee Cider at The Pigeonhole (Duxton Hill)
My second time at the Pigeon Hole and it won’t be my last. Loved the gracious welcome we get here and the delicious toffee cider. It’s a haven when it’s packed to the gills everywhere else. Felt so at ease … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Food in Singapore
Tagged books, cafe, Cider, coffee joint, Duxton Hill, favourite, happiness, lovely, relax, Singapore, The Pigeonhole, Toffee Cider
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Duxton Hill: Hot June Day
Liked how these photos at Duxton Hill turned out. The cloudless sky helped.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged blue, cat, Duxton Hill, nature, photography, pretty, Singapore, sky
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You Huak Restaurant in Sembawang: Best White Bee Hoon in Singapore
This is definitely the best white bee hoon I’ve had in Singapore although I don’t think I would queue and wait up to 2 hours for it. The queue is constantly winding and the people in the queue are so … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, coffee shop, crowded, hawker, queue, Sembawang, Singapore, White Bee Hoon
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Watching the Snow White Movie at Cathay (Spoiler Alert)
My cousin was eager to watch Snow White & the Huntman, mainly for Charlize Theron and I have to say she stole the show as the Evil Stepmother. And it was a brilliant performance. There was a deep sorrow and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Alexis Bledel, Cathay, Charlize Theron, Entertainment, Kirsten Stewart, Movie, review, Singapore, snow white, Snow White and the Huntman, view
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Walking to Craig Road from Tajong Pagar MRT Station
We were a bit confused as to how to get to Craig Road, but I would now say just look out for the Pinnacle at Duxton. The cool coffee joints are very near the short cut to the swankiest HDB … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged craig road, Duxton Road, guide, Pinnacle at Duxton, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar MRT, tour, walking
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The Plain at 50 Craig Road
I wanted to like The Plain so much but I guess it was just way too crowded when I checked it out. The boy who lead us in was very sweet. Very warm and welcoming service indeed – the best … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 50 Craig Road, cafe, coffee joint, cool, Duxton, Duxton Hill, hipster, Latte, Singapore, The Plain
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