Monthly Archives: September 2011

#86. Cempedak – A Sticker Yummier Jackfruit

I love Durian and I like Jackfruit so this sort of combination is something out of this world. This is a hybrid that occured in nature. Officially Cempedak (Malay name since it originates in Malaysia) is a cousin of the … Continue reading

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My Mum’s Cooking: Sambar with Coconut Milk

Let me just state that I can’t cook. If cooking includes, making grilled sandwiches, frying eggs, making french toast or pancakes out of a mix, then I sort of can, but not the real authentic Ceylonese cooking my mum and … Continue reading

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Very Funny American Comedian from China: Joe Wong

Joe Wong who looks more like a scientist than a comedian, is brilliant at the Radio Television Correspondents’ Association (RTCA) Dinner in Washington. I think this video is going viral already. My sister just sent it to me and I … Continue reading

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Novena Square: Quiznos & Tully’s

I feel like such a glutton when I do all my food posts in a row. Decided to end the blog binge with a healthier option – Quiznos sandwiches. I tend to pick the Mesquite Chicken. Green Tea Matcha Latte. … Continue reading

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Domino’s Thin Crust Pizza: Best Lazy Day, Home Delivery Option

My favourite pizza at Domino’s is the thin crust chicken delight (turkey ham, smoked chicken and peppers) and the classified chicken (smoked chicken, mushrooms and onions). Love the creamy cheesiness of the sauce. It has to be thin crust and … Continue reading

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The Massive Crowd Outside H&M Singapore

I’m not much of a shopper, but check out what blogger Anne bought.

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Another Visit to Oriole Cafe & Bar

The warm lights, the mirror board. Oriole Cafe & Bar so beautiful and tastefully decorated. Whoever in the team picked this lighting is a designing genious. It gives this coffee joint and restaurant, a very unique look. The Flat White. … Continue reading

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Harris Bookstore: Pink Voodoo Dolls & Books

Cute huh? Pink, girly Voodoo Dolls. Very interesting concept – eco friendly and super light paper wallets. At the Harris Bookstore at Somerset 313 there was a whole collection of manga by a Singaporean artist which I found captivating. This … Continue reading

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David Beckham’s Prank with Ellen: Sells his Own Perfume

This will make you laugh. David is so down to earth and a good sport. Although I have been criticizing his wife Victoria lately, just for the super high heels while carrying baby, I think she’s pretty funny and comes … Continue reading

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Darth Vader & the Stormtroopers Invade 313 Somerset

Why do I keep bumping into Darth Vader? This is the second time. The last time was at another the China Central Square Flea Market last year I think? It was kinda intimidating to bump into a very tall Darth … Continue reading

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Angelina Jolie’s Gold Handcuff Clutch

I must say Angelina Jolie looks stunning, as usual, and that handcuff clutch is very eye-catching. Basically this woman can make anything look good. {more pictures at the Daily Mail} There’s buzz on twitter that Jolie’s in Singapore for the … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Gallery at Tanjong Katong

Who can resist an ice cream place that you’ve never tried before? I find sorbet too sour for me though, but just so you know, they have it here at the Ice Cream Gallery. Decided to go for the Salted … Continue reading

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Ponggol Nasi Lemak at Tanjong Katong

The white Peranakan building the famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak is housed in, looked inviting and we were early but already saw a long queue forming. It’s nice to sit by the roadside and enjoy the breeze. I always prefer a … Continue reading

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Harper Seven is very Cute but would be Safer, Pushed in a Pram I think

Being the kaypoh Singaporean that I am, I love celeb news. And for someone like myself who is a total clutz in heels, I can’t imagine how those killer heels Victoria Beckham is wearing can be safe. She has said … Continue reading

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I Like Charlie Sheen – Takes a Big Man to Admit he was Wrong

Like Jay Leno points out, at least Charlie Sheen is no hypocrite. In a world with so many fake people, at least here we have a guy who can admit when he’s wrong and can even laugh at his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Tanjong Katong: Sleepy yet Strangely Vibrant

It’s laid back and relaxed, but there’s every type of cuisine imaginable at Tanjong Katong. Local, American, Indian, Indonesian, British, Japanese – no excuse for not finding anything you like.  We tend to be like that.  We never know what … Continue reading

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10 Things I Wish Singapore Job Interviewers Would Not Do

{via ca4it} After reading this post about how applying for a job in Singapore can be draining, by the always brilliant Orange Foam Finger, it triggered off some of my suppressed feelings about the whole job interview process. Never wanted … Continue reading

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National Geographic Store at VivoCity

I find the National Geographic Store one of the more interesting places to browse. The photographic prints and artwork are so gorgeous. VivoCity itself is so unique, architecturally. Love the refreshing apple green. There’s always some kind of event going … Continue reading

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3 Singapore News Items that Caught My Eye Today

I think the best way to get a feel about what life in a country is like, is to read the newspapers. If it concerns politics, I prefer to read from other sources as well. The Financial Times for instance. … Continue reading

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Grief & Healing: Fix You by Coldplay

A song that spoke to me when I was pining for my dad, was ‘Fix You’.  It was no surprise to learn that Chris Martin wrote the song for his wife after she was shattered by her father’s death. It … Continue reading

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Wendy’s Frosty at Nex

I have always wanted to try a Frosty at Wendy’s. In the mind I always thought a Frosty was a float, but it’s just soft ice cream. I finally tried it at the Wendy’s at Nex, but my conclusion is, … Continue reading

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