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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Back to The Coffee Daily for Rainbow cake. I’ve always found the song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to be very sad. I associate it with losing someone but perhaps there is a bright side and you can find them at … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Coffee Joints, Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, dessert, how to, inventor, Lee Kuan Yew, Nonya, origin, Peranakan, rainbow cake, Singapore, sweet tooth, The Coffee Daily, Video
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This Week
It’s been an emotionally draining week. I have been more touched than I ever thought I would be. Even now after the national week of mourning is over, you somehow don’t feel the same. I have a greater sense of … Continue reading
Singapore Today: People Paying Respects to Mr Lee Kuan Yew
Saw the Singapore flag at half mast at a mosque at Jalan Eunos. Moving scenes on TV. I think Mr Chiam See Tong is a class act. It was heartwarming to see PM Lee greeting him. Scenes reflecting the importance … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged farewell, half mast, Lee Kuan Yew, news, respect, Singapore, Singapore flag, TV
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The Day After
You can feel the presence of our first PM, Mr Lee Kuan Yew ( I see him more as Singapore’s founder and leader than Sir Stamford Raffles) everywhere. I saw these flyers when we were at Little India. You can … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged flyers, Lee Kuan Yew, Little India, LKY, people, photos, Singapore, thoughts
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23rd March 2015
Singaporeans won’t forget the day we lost a giant – an immeasurably brilliant leader. Can’t think of Singapore without thinking of Lee Kuan Yew. Even if we didn’t agree with the methods we can’t help, but admire what he has … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged death, grief, Lee Kuan Yew, loss, personal, respect, Singapore, thoughts
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Singapore’s So Pretty at Night
Even with blurry hurriedly taken photos through a moving car window. Most people say the Esplanade reminds them of the eyes of a fly or a durian. I think the former.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Daily Photo, Esplanade, Night Scene, Raffles Hotel, Singapore
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Random Stop for Kopi
At a coffeeshop opposite the Chinatown Complex Market. Friendly proprietors and the kopi wasn’t bitter like it is at some places.
Keong Saik Road: Char Siew & Wan Tan Mee
Came to Foong Kee Coffeeshop at Keong Saik Road for wan tan mee, but we were more impressed by the well roasted Char Siew as some other blogs have mentioned. I especially liked the crispy almost burnt or charred sweet … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, coffeeshop, Food in Singapore
Tagged blog reviews, char siew, Chinese, coffeeshop, Foong Kee Coffee Shop, Keong Saik Road, roast meat, Singapore, wan tan mee
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Rangoon Road: Ba Kut Teh at Ng Ah Sio Again
Felt like having something relatively light after all the heavy meals so headed to our usual place for bak kut teh. I just have the yu tiao with rice and soup as I don’t care for light coloured meat.My preference … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, coffeeshop, Food in Singapore
Tagged bak kut teh, calories, coffeeshop, hawker, Ng Ah Sio, pork rib soup, prata, Rangoon Road, Singapore, You Tiao
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Artisan Boulangerie Co. (ABC) at Katong 112
Somehow prefer the branch at Vivocity, the pastries seemed fresher there and it was not as crowded. The coffee looks good but I find it a tad bitter. They do baguette sandwiches best of all and you can’t go wrong … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC, Artisan Boulangerie Co., cafe, coffee, French, Katong 112, pastries
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Gazing at Swimming Fish at Honeymoon Dessert
Wanted to have a cupcake at Gastronomia Da Paolo but there were no seats available. So we ended up at Honeymoon Dessert where the service was lovely. It’s nice to be in a relatively empty space when you’re in always … Continue reading
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Tagged almond drink, cafe, fish tank, Honeymoon Dessert, Katong i12, Singapore
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Bad Meal: Rude Service & Disappointingly Bland Laksa
After a spate of good meals we had a bad lunch today. Walked in the blazing heat and was not sure where to go and ended up at 328 Katong Laksa. Spotted a long queue inside the cramped tiny … Continue reading
Posted in coffeeshop, Food in Singapore
Tagged 216 East Coast Road, 328 katong laksa, bad meal, East Coast Road, Katong Laksa, lousy, rude, Singapore
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My Favourite Prata: Sin Ming Roti Prata
This is definitely my favourite kosong prata (plain prata) – fluffy on the outside and with a dense chewiness on the inside. Tried it twice now, but the first time I was so greedy, I forgot to take photos. I … Continue reading
Haron Satay: Tasty But A Teeny Bit Too Sweet
A pleasant night at East Coast Lagoon Food Village (hawker centre) which we headed to fix our satay craving. Only downer is touting here (stall owners swarming and calling out to you) as it’s a tourist attraction I guess. Haron … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Malay
Tagged east, East Coast Lagoon Food Village, halal, Haron 30 Satay, Haron Satay, hawker centre, Lagoon Carrot Cake, mutton satay, satay, Singapore
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Paradise Dynasty at ION
I continue with my Sichuan handmade noodle (dan dan mian) obsession. The xiao long bao here is good too and I think the ION branch as the best ambience. They gave us a huge booth seat.
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Chinese, Dan Dan Mian, handmade noodles, ION, Paradise Dynasty, restaurant, Sichuan Noodles
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Best Chilli Crab at Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood
Recently I had the best chilli crab (so good to dip the fried buns in the sauce). I am not a big fan of seafood but this meal really blew me away. Most chilli crab these days are too sweet … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, Chilli Crab, coffeeshop, fried buns, pepper crab, Singapore
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Princess Appam at Changi Airport Terminal 3
I had never heard of princess appam before. An obvious Singapore invention. My sister decided to try it – it’s actually melted cheese, butter and egg on top of the appam. I preferred the plain one (you can request for … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged appam, Changi Airport Terminal 3, ediappam, princess appam, puttu mayam, Singapore, string hoppers
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Rainbow Birthday Cake at The Coffee Daily
The service at The Coffee Daily in Serangoon Gardens is wonderfully warm, and the food quality surprised me too (very good under it’s newest management who keep the cafe open for longer hours). I look forward to coming here again soon. … Continue reading
Posted in Coffee Joints, Food in Singapore
Tagged birthday, cafe, lunch, pie, rainbow cake, salad, Sandwiches, Serangoon Gardens, The Coffee Daily
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Marshmallow spread in a Jar
Looks tempting and the first time I’m seeing a product like this – spotted it at Candy Empire (Kallang Wave). Probably to make smokes at a campfire. Something I’ve never done or tired. The only thing I have done is … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Candy Empire, fluff, Kallang Wave, Marshmallow, Singapore
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Art at ION
The horse looked really spooky and I believe that was the effect the sculptor was going for. I like how they change up the art at ION now and then. And Saveur – french restaurant I’ve heard a lot about … Continue reading
Fluffiest Prata by Mr & Mrs Mohgan at Crane Road
I’ve been meaning to try the plain prata at Crane Road (East of Singapore). But being greedy as I am I ordered the egg one as well. The verdict is, the next time I come here it will be all … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, coffeeshop, Crane Road, food bloggers, plain prata, prata, reviews, Singapore
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