Monthly Archives: July 2012

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

I have been meaning to catch an artistic movie but our theatres seem to only be filled with blockbusters and other crap, some of which I wouldn’t even watch if you paid me. The trailers seem to indicate pure violence, … Continue reading

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Thai Supermarket

My latest post at Guillaume’s blog White as Milk – the awesome Thai Supermarket at Golden Mile Complex. Supermarkets alone make Singapore not boring. Took lots of photos as usual. Goods from Vietnam as well. This one in particular seemed … Continue reading

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Hokkaido Milk Cake at Liang Court

It’s no secret that one of my favourite places to hang out is Liang Court. Recently I was lamenting that the Jolie Creer stall at the Takashimaya basement was a temporary one for the Hokkaido Food Fair. But since then … Continue reading

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French Comfort Food at Hediard

I just love the Tanglin area and it would be a dream to live here. It’s away from the bustle of town but not too far away either. I’ve always felt that Tudor Court is one of the most quaint … Continue reading

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Maison Kayser has the Best Freshly Baked Bread in Singapore

I can’t wait to make a return visit to Maison Kayser at Scotts Square even though the drinks were disappointing the both times I was here. The coffee I had previously was weak and this time the tea was weak … Continue reading

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Back for More of the Yummy Noodles: Eng’s Wan Tan Mee

Love Eng’s Wan Tan Noodles so much, I’m sure I’ll be returning here again and again. The noodle quality and chilli that will create a firestorm in your mouth is what makes it so great. The steamed dumplings are superb … Continue reading

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Takashimaya Food Basement

I find the Food Basement at Takashimaya so interesting. Can’t compare to what there is in Japan but it’s still pretty amazing. There is always something new to see and this time we stumbled upon a Hokkaido food fair with … Continue reading

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Wisma Atria: Coffee Stars

Decided to post something quick, just in case you feel a bit spooked by my last post.  Here’s what I saw recently at Wisma Atria. I like this mall because it’s relatively quiet compared to ION and Takashimaya. I also … Continue reading

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Tiger Balm Gardens: Still Spooked as an Adult

Decided to do a separate post about the scariest, creepiest part of Haw Par Villa or Tiger Balm Gardens (how we used to refer to it in the 70’s).  Was debating whether to put up the pictures at all, but … Continue reading

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Haw Par Villa: Gruesome & Strange, but a Once in a Lifetime Kinda Place

My mum recalls that when I was a toddler I used to love sitting on the plastic tiger at the entrance of Haw Par Villa. Back then we called the place Tiger Balm gardens. Try as I might I couldn’t … Continue reading

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Spicy Brunch

We had Prawn Mee soup recently. I used to prefer this to just plain noodle soup when I was a kid. But this time we had the Ngor Hiang as well, making it the perfect local brunch.

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Some Days this World is Hard to Fathom

I watched the movie The Dark Knight Rises and felt a chill when the random shooting scene came on. I can’t even begin to imagine how terrifying it must have been for the victims. The horrifying mass murder in a … Continue reading

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Seeing your Blog as a Butterfly

Loved this post by Guillaume with the intriguing title Butterfly. It spoke to me and I am sure most bloggers will face this dilemma too. How much to give in to the temptation for google searchable but boring titles, or … Continue reading

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A New French Cafe at Wisma?: Paris Baguette Cafe

Latest Update: I tried out the place and you can read about it here. Included loads of pictures. Update: The Cafe is now open but I am not that impressed as there was no table service and not enough cushion … Continue reading

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Kay Lee Roast Meat at 125 Paya Lebar Road

We headed to Kay Lee Roast Meat in Paya Lebar for lunch and it has a history in Singapore going back to the 70’s. I had no idea and it was my first time there. This place is supposed to … Continue reading

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Yet to Try Kopi Luwak

I talked about this very rare coffee and why I haven’t tried it yet. Satisfied myself with a tiny latte instead.

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Weird Singapore Weather

Singapore’s weather can be so wonderfully weird. Sunny in the foreground and dark threatening clouds on the horizon, not too far away. Don’t think I quite captured how contrasting it was.

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L’etoile at 160 Owen Road: Lovely Setting, Disappointing Drinks

Service felt earnest at this pretty cafe said to be inspired by French style cafes in Japan. Disappointingly though, the food and drinks did not satisfy. Think my expectations have sky rocketed since trying out all the new idie cafes … Continue reading

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Singapore: Always Something New

Just a little post about how Singapore is in constant flux. Prompted by the discovery of The Med the other day. Although it’s probably been here for ages and I’m living under a rock as usual.

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Am I Truly an Introvert?

Introverts seem to get a bad rap, but as I get older I find myself moving from slightly extroverted to more and more introverted. I always think it’s hard to put people into boxes, but I was still curious about … Continue reading

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Biggest Uniqlo Has Opened at Bugis Plus: I’m Not Thrilled

I think I must be one of the few people in Singapore not thrilled about the opening of a new Uniqlo although these stores are often packed with excited shoppers my partner included.  I guess the mall across the road … Continue reading

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#91. Little Birds that Make me Feel Connected to Nature

Just watching the little brown and black birds hop about everywhere in Singapore allow me to feel connected to nature even within the country that is mostly city. That’s a reason for me to regain my serenity and number 91 … Continue reading

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