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Monthly Archives: May 2012
New Restaurant at Jalan Riang: La Pizzaiola (& An Embarrassing Confession about my Pizza Preference)
Jalan Riang is becoming quite the hip place for eateries. It’s just a stretch of shophouses at a residential district near Serangoon, specifically in Braddell Heights. The lastest addition which is already proving to be super popular (we almost could … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged American, Braddell Heights, cheesy, Confession, dining, Dominoes, Italian, Jalan Riang, La Pizzaiola, new, pizza, restaurant, Serangoon, Singapore
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My Thoughts about Not Being a Mum
I wrote a very personal post at Guillaume’s blog, White as Milk, about what it feels like to not be a mum. Hope it’s not too much of a downer. But just in that moment I felt that expressing those feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, White as Milk
Tagged babies, childfree, childless, children, feelings, maternal, mid life, mother, mum, thoughts
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Allauddin’s Briyani at now at Bedok Hawker Centre
I was pleasantly surprised to see Allauddin’s Briyani at Bedok hawker centre. Had to try it and the chicken was as soft as ever. Falling off the bone soft. I still prefer the taste of the rice with the gravy … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Alauddin, Bedok hawker centre, Best, briyani, famous, ginger tea, hawker, Inspirasi, Mee Soto, Singapore, teh alia
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Eng’s Wan Tan Mee at Tanjong Katong is so Yummy
I didn’t know much about Eng’s Wan Tan Mee at 287 Tanjong Katong Road, and that it originated from Dunmon Food Centre till I read the review at Soshiok. During the weekends there is a massive queue here so we … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, chilli, coffeeshop, Eng's Wan Tan Mee, Singapore, spicy, Tanjong Katong, wan tan mee
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Conflicted
I must sound so extreme. Sometimes my blog is filled with happy go lucky posts where I seem to be having the time of my life. And at other times I feel guilty for what must seem like – whining. … Continue reading
Hermit Tendencies
I am increasingly becoming a social recluse. I often wish I could make myself disappear to avoid painful interactions. My old social care-free self seems like a lifetime ago. And perhaps I was never really that social, but just going … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged anxiety, avoid, depression, fear, hermit, people, personal, questions, social anxiety, society, status conscious, thoughts
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Shots at Ann Siang Hill: Moving to Club Street?
I thought I saw a sign stating that the Shots Cafe was moving to Club Street, but I’m not sure when or where exactly. Anyone know? It would be sweet if they were getting a bigger space as there’s always … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Ann Siang Road, cake, carrot cake, coffee, shots, Singapore
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PS Cafe at Ann Siang Hill: the one where kids are not allowed
I expected PS Cafe at Ash Park, to turn us away after the reviews I read online about how they turned away people wearing Birkin slippers. We decided to try our luck and were mentally prepared for rejection and disdain. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Ash Park, calamari, drinks, Food, P S Cafe, restaurant, Singapore, truffle fries
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About my Piano Lessons & Desire to Skate
I talk about what it was like to be forced to go for piano lessons, and why I regret not learning how to skate when I was little. My latest post on White as Milk. I’m still in love every … Continue reading
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged childhood, learning, lessons, personal, piano, Skating, thoughts
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Lovely Ann Siang Hill: Little Drom Store, Kki, Wild Child & Wood in the Books
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
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Art, babies, books, cakes, children, cribs, Kki, Little Drom Store, nursery, Singapore, sweet, Wild Child, Wood in the Books, wooden
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Walking Along South Bridge Road & Stumbling Upon a Lomography Store
We were supposed to walk to Ann Siang Hill, but we kinda overshot and reached Duxton Hill. But it wasn’t a wasted stroll. Saw two brand new stores that I’ve never set eyes on before. Pho Stop which is a … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, Camera, Duxton Hill, Lomography, Peck Seah Street, Pho Stop, photos, Singapore, South Bridge Road, Tanjong Pagar Road, tour, Vietnamese, walking
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Walking from Tanjong Pagar MRT to Peck Seah Street
Just a post about what we saw along the way as we walked from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station to Peck Seah Street. Our destination was actually Ann Siang Hill but it was lovely to take in details along the way. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Airview building, Custom House, gift shop, Maxwell Road, Peck Seah Street, Red Dot Traffic, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar MRT, tour, tourist, walking
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Beauty of a Singapore Sunset
Our sunsets don’t last for very long, but when I pay attention, I’m always thrilled. Watch out for them at about 7.10 pm. I also appreciate the moments as the sun makes her descent on the horizon, and this glorious … Continue reading
Baby Girl Clothes
These days when I travel I am going to look out for baby girl clothes. The ones in Singapore are so expensive and we don’t have genuine sales here. The range also seems poor. It’s the same case with adult … Continue reading
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged baby girl, clothes, dresses, expensive, infant, thoughts
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I’m Pretty Crazy about Rambutans
If you ask me, my favourite fruits are tropical. If they are not tropical, I find them quite bland. Tropical fruits tend to be sweeter and are equivalent to dessert. Mention durian, chempedak, rambutan or mango and my eyes light … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Cold Storage, fruit, juicy, photo, price, rambutan, red, Singapore, tropical
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I Have a Crush on Andy Warhol
I didn’t know much about Andy Warhol except for those Campbells soup can and Marilyn Monroe prints. Boy was I missing out. After visiting the exhibition at the Arts Science Musuem at Marina Bay Sands, 15 Minutes Eternal, I am … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 15 Minutes Eternal, Andy Warhol, Art, Arts Science Museum, exhibition, Marina Bay Sands, thoughts
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Take Me Back to the New Duxton Hill
Our recent stroll around Duxton Hill will stand out as one of my most treasured memories. It was relaxing to explore the place with my sweetest companion. I usually try to avoid a lot of walking and sweating in the … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Cafes, Duxton Hill, exploring, favourite, Food, Gen Y, hipster, memory, new, shops, Singapore, stores, tour, travel, walking, what to do, what to see
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Duxton Hill: Littered with Books
Not my first visit to the lovely Bookstore at 20 Duxton Road, but it was the first little shop that drew me to Duxton Hill. After exploring the place, I discovered the Bookstore was just one of many delightful new … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged books, bookstore, Duxton Hill, Littered with Books, Singapore
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Duxton Hill: The Pigeonhole
The Pigeonhole is another place I’ve heard so much about and I’m glad to have finally ventured there. When we first entered the dimly lit space, we were a bit disoriented and didn’t know where to turn. Most of the … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged apple cider, book cafe, coffee, Duxton Hill, Duxton Road, Singapore, Singaproe, The Pigeonhole
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Duxton Hill: Group Therapy
We both loved the laid back cosy feel at Group Therapy. If D had not alerted me, I would have totally missed the place. She saw the signboard and pointed it out to me. And I exclaimed that I had … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, Duxton Hill, Duxton Road, Group Therapy, location, pecan pie, Singapore, waffles
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A Bit About the History of Tekka Market
Hope you read about one of our oldest markets at White as Milk. I have to confess that as a child I didn’t like coming here as the fresh meat and fish used to stink so bad. I used to … Continue reading
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged childhood, culture, Food, history, market, Tekka Market
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Does Singapore’s Food Culture Help to Unite Us?
I love getting questions about Singapore from readers. I’m no expert, but if I can help with the little knowledge I have, I feel thrilled. I just got another fascinating question from Nienke from Holland. She’s researching food culture in … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged culture, ethnocentrism, Food Culture, harmony, peace, race, racism, Singapore, society, unite
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